FDA OKs Heroin, Morphine Relapse Prevention Drug

Send to KindleTweet Amy Winehouse might have a fighting chance thanks to a new drug called Vivitrol. U.S. government agency Food and Drug Administration approved Vivitrol to treat and prevent relapse after patients with opioid addictions complete detox. The new drug is an extended-release formula based on naltrexone that is administered through an intramuscular injection [...]

NBC Bets On Love

Send to KindleTweet NBC is hoping the countless single heterosexual men and women in America will tune into two new shows that demonstrate the many facets of modern love and what people do to find it. Or should we say lust. Based in Chicago, one new show, Friends with Benefits, stars five young adults searching [...]

A Faux Glow: The Best New Bronzers & Self Tanners

Send to KindleTweet 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 [...]

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

Send to KindleTweet 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.” [...]

NY Passes HIV Testing, Needle Program Amendments

Send to KindleTweet 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 [...]

Samsung Announces Environmental Review

Send to KindleTweet 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 [...]

Beauty Basics: Summer Skincare

Send to KindleTweet 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, [...]

Australian Beauty Secrets Come Stateside

Send to KindleTweet 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 [...]

Beauty Nirvana

Send to KindleTweet 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 [...]

What Women Want: Affordable Beauty

Send to KindleTweet 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 [...]

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