A Faux Glow: The Best New Bronzers & Self Tanners

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Of late I’ve pondered if the “pregnancy glow” might have something to do not just with hormones, but the fact that most pregnant women are more hydrated, consume less caffeine and alcohol, and eat a bit healthier than the average individual. But, most of us are not committed to that long-term and for a solution [...]

Link Love: Tea Party tees, Preggers Diet, GE Babies, & A Facebook Scam

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Genetically engineered babies. A new hormonal treatment is said to be able to treat congenital adrenal hyperplasia, a genetic disorder that can interfere with the development of genitalia. The Los Angeles Times article writes:  “in severe cases, girls are born with male-like sexual organs although they usually have ovaries and a uterus.”
The treatment is extremely [...]

NY Passes HIV Testing, Needle Program Amendments

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New York Governor David Paterson has signed a bill (S8227/A11487) that will force doctors to offer patients ages 13 to 64 an HIV test. New York has the highest rate of AIDS in the nation, with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene noting that AIDS is the third leading cause of death for [...]

Samsung Announces Environmental Review

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The world’s second largest chip maker, Samsung, (Intel is #1) has hired Washington D.C.-based Environ Holdings to conduct a 12-month review of its semiconductor factories after reports surfaced that a number of workers have contracted leukemia, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Earlier this year, a group sued a South Korean government agency seeking classification [...]

Beauty Basics: Summer Skincare

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There are plenty of beauty goods on the market, but sometimes minimalist is the best option. Amid a long recovery, budgetary issues remain, so our cleansing, moisturizing and sunscreen recommendations are reasonably priced, whether your main concern is price or source of ingredients. Summer means more sweating, the risk of clogged pores, heat rashes, dehydration [...]

Australian Beauty Secrets Come Stateside

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It’s a rare talent that has hair like this but can handle all manes equally. The beautiful woman below is none other than Janet Waddell, a haircare veteran and owner of the namesake salon in NYC’s Gramercy Park neighborhood.

A blowout is a simple reminder of how big a role haircare is in a woman’s beauty [...]

Beauty Nirvana

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Anyone that’s ever had a Medusa hair day knows what an important role haircare plays in beauty. About a decade or two ago, before Devachan, Ouidad or Curlisto, there were two haircare lines I turned to for intense moisture: Rene Furterer and Kerastase. Lucky for me I have now these options and many more to [...]

What Women Want: Affordable Beauty

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Women know makeup is about vanity, but society’s expectations justify our beauty obsessions. That’s why when summer comes, it’s all about nails, hair removal, firming and tanning. Sure, it’s vain, but it’s also about self esteem during bathing suit season. But, with most still on a tight budget, regular manicures and waxing appointments are may [...]

New AIDS Modeling Research Shows Vaccine Progress

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Chinese researchers from Xiamen University have developed a new modeling system for HIV that incorporates the random and unpredictable behavior of the virus to mirror real life clinical behavior of the virus. According to Biology News, the research suggests a particular type of T cell could be useful in an AIDS vaccine.
According to the report [...]

The Treehugger’s Guide To Oral Care

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Let’s stay civil for a moment–oral isn’t a referral to the Freudian topics, it’s a look at dental health. After years of fluoride and similar treatments, the market has a new subsector, one that is the dental sector’s equivalent to organic beauty products. So the concept that many a study could research is: are chemicals [...]

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