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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
