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BPA Could Increase Risk of Asthma »

The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology released a study stating that Bisphenol A (BPA), may cause an increase of asthma in children. According to their study BPA, which is put in most food containers lining, caused about a 40 percent increase of asthma. Boston reports that BPA has already been linked to numerous other ...
Posted by: Bonnie Ping on March 4, 2013
Filed under: Health,News

Recall of Zachary Confections Product »

For at least the second time in their history Zachary Confections, Inc. is doing a voluntary recall of their products because of salmonella. The company has issued the recall of their chocolate covered marshmallow eggs. CBS has stated the problem was discovered during a random product testing. The vice president of operations, George Anichini, stated ...
Posted by: Bonnie Ping on
Filed under: Health,News,Recalls,Things for Kids

New Guidelines for Genetic Testing of Children »

If a genetic disorder ran in your family would you want your child tested for it? What if knowing early could not prevent it, is it still worth the test? In a joint policy statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), in the ...
Posted by: Bonnie Ping on February 24, 2013
Filed under: Health,News

FDA Approves Kadcyla for Fighting Breast Cancer »

Kadcyla is the new drug that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved to help battle breast cancer with less side effects. According to Reuters Kadcyla is manufactured by A Swiss drug-making company called Roche. Kadcyla is an antibody-drug conjugates, which means that is a combination of a drug and an antibody. In the ...
Posted by: Bonnie Ping on February 23, 2013
Filed under: Health,News,Women's Issues

There’s an App for that: New Weight loss Research »

With the holidays here many might not have dieting on the mind, but come New Years day you might want to re-invent your diet and lifestyle! According to new a study published by the Archives of Internal medicine, the key to being successful at losing weight this new-year is making use apps for smart phones ...
Posted by: Natalie Diaz on December 26, 2012
Filed under: Behavior Tips,Health

Hip-Hop cartoon promotes self-esteem for children with cancer »

A partnership, the first of its kind, has come together to offer a new and creative way to help kids who are battling cancer. Gabe’s Chemo Duck Program, a nonprofit organization providing education and comfort to children with cancer, has collaborated with New York-based Flocabulary, a company that composes educational hip-hop songs and videos to ...

New blood test could detect early signs of breast cancer »

This month marks the 28th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As millions of people stand up to breast cancer and take that walk, scientists are working on a revolutionary blood test that can possibly take the place of an annual mammogram.  A new clinical study is about to begin in the UK’s largest breast ...
Posted by: Anna Haripersaud on October 2, 2012
Filed under: Health,Women's Corner,Women's Issues

5 Delicious 100 Calorie Recipes »

It’s that time of the day again. You had your 12 ‘o clock lunch and now you have the case of the munchies. You are going through a menu list in your head of what you can snack on to hold you through dinner. A donut, chocolate chip cookie, ice cream bar, chips, or brownie ...
Posted by: Anna Haripersaud on September 19, 2012
Filed under: Health,Recipes

5 Activities To Do with Your Kids That Promote Exercise and Fun »

  Tired of seeing your kids sit on that couch watching tv or playing video games for hours at a time? Give them a reason to get off their butts and actually want to exercise! Here is a list of 5 activities you could do with your kids to encourage exercise. Biking: The perfect way ...
Posted by: Sarah Grin on August 3, 2012
Filed under: News

5 Delicious Desserts that your Skinny Jeans Won’t Make a Fuss About »

Remember the good ol’ days when you were able to eat an entire pie and not gain a pound? Well, check out these great recipes for delicious desserts that won’t make you regret eating the entire thing. Apple Pie: We are going back to the basics with this classic dessert. This apple pie is the ...
Posted by: Sarah Grin on
Filed under: News
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