New AIDS Modeling Research Shows Vaccine Progress
May 11, 2010 by Aarti Ruparell
Filed under Featured, Nutri-Life
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 [...]
The Treehugger’s Guide To Oral Care
April 2, 2010 by Andrea Toochin
Filed under Featured, Paints & Potions
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 [...]
Skin Care Gratification: A Study in Patience & Vanity
February 20, 2010 by Andrea Toochin
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Skincare is the perfect example of the modern consumer’s lack of patience and eternal quest for instant gratification. In reality, no product heals infections overnight, eliminates lines completely or quells blemishes in a matter of days. There are some services, however, that either provide an instant glow or with ongoing use, plumper, calmer skin. Among [...]
Government Agency Urges Black HIV/AIDS Awareness
February 5, 2010 by Cherelle Heck
Filed under Featured, Nutri-Life
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, joins African-Americans in remembering those who have died with AIDS and in fighting the disease. “We have a national responsibility to alleviate the HIV/AIDS-related suffering of African-Americans by ensuring that they have full knowledge of—and access to—all proven forms of [...]
New Home Pregnancy Tests Allows For Faster Results
February 2, 2010 by Aarti Ruparell
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First Response has announced its patent pending technology, which allows women to detect pregnancy even earlier. Cleared by the FDA, the technology allows FIRST RESPONSE pregnancy tests allow women to detect pregnancy up to six days before a missed period, which is one day before any other at home pregnancy test. FIRST RESPONSE detects the [...]
United Airlines, Murad Sign Deal
December 6, 2009 by Krysten Kauder
Filed under Paints & Potions
Amenity kits including Murad Skin perfecting lotion, cleansing shave, refreshing cleanser, energizing shampoo, pomegranate body lotion and moisturizing body wash will now be given to first and business class passengers of United Airlines. The deal only applies to those flying trans-Atlantic and Pacific. The deal is one of many where retail brands tie up with [...]
Avon, Reese Witherspoon Launch New Fragrance
December 6, 2009 by Aarti Ruparell
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Reese Witherspoon held a private tea party for eight of Avon’s selling representatives to celebrate the success of “In Bloom,” her debut fragrance in partnership with Avon. Witherspoon’s fragrance is described as very sensual, romantic and alluring, and aligns with her sentiments of being a strong, independent woman with a full life. Inspired by scents [...]
Study Reaffirms Bisphenol-A Risks
December 2, 2009 by Andrea Toochin
Filed under Nutri-Life
Results of a recent study published in Consumer Reports indicates that current guidelines set by the UK government unit Food Standards Agency (FSA) regarding Bisphenol A (BPA) are outdated and do not reflect the results of current studies on the health risks of BPA, according to The Ecologist. BPA is a plastic additive used in [...]
From Earth To Body: Botany-Inspired Skincare
November 21, 2009 by Andrea Toochin
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From the earth whence it came. That is where our heart is now regarding inspiring beauty products and treatments. The new-old lifestyle, back to basics, encourages healthy eating, honest beauty regimens and ethical dumping of waste (compost!). Eating healthy can be as easy as cutting out refined sugars (corn syrup), drinking more water and adding [...]
Serena Williams, Mission Skincare, Expand Line
November 19, 2009 by Krysten Kauder
Filed under Featured, Paints & Potions
This month, MISSION Skincare and CVS/Pharmacy will launch six new products for customers on the go in more than 5,000 CVS locations. MISSION Skincare, co-founded by athletes including Mia Hamm and Serena Williams, has teamed up with CVS to bring “Active Lifestyle Skincare Destinations” specifically for people who live an energetic lifestyle. The kick-off will [...]


