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17 bad skin habits to break
Wed, 5 May 2010 12:24:46 GMT
Picking the wrong skin-care products. Skipping sunscreen. Overexfoliating. Tanning. Drinking too much. Learn why these and other bad skin habits are the worst.
Heidi Montag had her ‘back scooped.’ Huh?
Fri, 9 Apr 2010 11:42:23 GMT
Earlier this week, Heidi Montag said that among the myriad plastic surgery procedures she's had done, she's also had her "back scooped." Wait, what?
Like mom, like daughter: Plastic surgery duos
Fri, 7 May 2010 12:25:43 GMT
Mother-daughter “cosmetic duets” — such as the respective face lift and rhinoplasty Christie Brinkley and daughter Alexa Ray Joel reportedly had last month — are becoming more and more popular, according to plastic surgeons across the country.
What 'clinically proven' means for a beauty product
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:48:02 GMT
Science doesn't just help to invent new products, it can push existing ones.
Many Americans shun sunscreen, poll finds
Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:37:45 GMT
Even as summer temperatures soar, Americans are turning a cold shoulder to sunscreen, according to a poll released on Friday.
What your hair color says about you
Tue, 6 Jul 2010 12:37:56 GMT
Oddly enough, your natural hair color offers insights into your mental and physical well being.
Wrinkles so scary they turn tan teens pale as ghosts
Mon, 17 May 2010 20:24:55 GMT
Body Odd: Cancer's a bummer, for sure. But wrinkles? Those puppies are truly terrifying.
U.S. spending on plastic surgery dips to $10 billion
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 01:07:21 GMT
NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Americans reeling from a recession spent $10 billion on plastic surgery procedures last year, down 3 percent from 2008, with declines for all of the most popular procedures, according to new data.
12 ways to wipe years off your face
Thu, 13 May 2010 11:44:30 GMT
The most effective ways to wipe years off your face and increase elastin, fight free radicals and fade dark spots.
Botox paralyzes your emotions, too, study shows
Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:02:24 GMT
A well-known side effect of Botox is the inability to fully express emotions. Now research reveals another side effect: the inability to fully feel emotions.
Herbal supplements often sold with false claims
Wed, 26 May 2010 19:40:21 GMT
Sellers of herbal and dietary supplements often cross the line in marketing their products, telling consumers the pills can cure cancer or replace prescription medications, a U.S. government probe found.
NY mulls indoor tanning rules, cites cancer risk
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:31:28 GMT
New York health officials are ramping up their regulation of more than 2,000 tanning salons and gyms offering indoor ultraviolet rays even as health advocates push for a law banning exposure by anyone under 18.
Newsweek: How beauty can affect your job, career and life
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:52:25 GMT
A special report on why the quest to look good isn't just a vain pursuit. From sexism to ageism to the perils of being too attractive, how beauty can affect your job, your career, your life.
Lopsided ladies lament: It's not easy being uneven
Thu, 8 Jul 2010 12:45:48 GMT
If your girls are an unmatched set, you're in good company. Ninety percent of women have asymmetrical assets. Danielle Staub, for instance, underwent breast surgery revision to restore some balance on "Real Housewives of New Jersey."
Misleading sunscreen claims could burn you
Mon, 3 May 2010 12:34:18 GMT
While most sunscreens help prevent sunburn, many don’t provide effective protection against skin damage from UVA rays. So, consumers must sort through misleading claims and formulas that vary widely in effectiveness.
Why you shouldn’t ditch sunscreen
Mon, 3 May 2010 12:33:59 GMT
You apply sunscreen to protect your skin, not harm it, right? But controversies about its safety continue to rage. Here's why sunscreens are still the best way to keep your skin safe year-round.
The 10 commandments for younger skin
Sun, 18 Jul 2010 11:16:36 GMT
Thou shalt use sunscreen, get thee to a gym, and eat thy fruits and veggies — and other rules that can take years off your skin.
Antibacterial in soap comes under U.S. scrutiny
Thu, 8 Apr 2010 23:22:03 GMT
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it was reviewing the safety of triclosan, a widely used antibacterial agent found in soap, toothpaste and a range of other consumer products.
NYT: Do big-eyed contact lenses pose risk?
Tue, 6 Jul 2010 19:05:07 GMT
Teenagers and young women nationwide have begun donning 'circle lenses,' colored contacts that make eyes appear larger because they cover not just the iris, but also part of the whites.
Read my lips: Gloss tells your mood
Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:10:20 GMT
It claims to work like a mood ring for your lips by changing shades along with your emotions.
'Intimate waxing' nearly costs man a testicle
Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:57:20 GMT
A 24-year-old British man was left in agony after an” intimate beauty waxing” charity event at a pub went a bit too far and he nearly lost a testicle.
Video: Tanning addiction a growing problem
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:28:11 GMT
Dermatologists warn of the dangers of addiction to tanning beds, reflector blankets and roasting in the sun. WNBC's Tom Llamas reports. (NBC News Channel)
New clue in puzzling pigment disorder
Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:33:43 GMT
Body Odd: A breakthrough in vitiligo, the skin disorder suffered by Michael Jackson.
Top sunscreens? Consumer Reports ranks best
Tue, 25 May 2010 13:10:18 GMT
To get protection from the sun’s damaging rays, you won't have to dig deep in your wallet this summer. One of the most effective sunscreens on store shelves is also one of the least expensive, according to a new Consumer Reports study.
