Survey Reveals Majority of New Brides Expect Better Sex After Saying ‘I Do’
October 13, 2008
More than half (52%) of brides-to-be expect that their sex lives will improve after walking down the aisle, according to a new survey from Brides.com, Conde Nast’s destination bridal Web site. Before that walk, however, more than a third (37%) admit to fantasizing about “another man” when in bed with their fiance. A good number (76%) also say that their sex life has either simply stayed the same or worsened since they got engaged. Read more
Mouth Rinses Can Help Prevent Bad Breath But Some Cause Temporary Staining
October 9, 2008
Over-the-counter mouth rinses really do put a stop to bad breath. The first systematic review on the effectiveness of mouth rinses shows that they play an important role in reducing levels of bacteria and chemicals that cause mouth odors. Pick which one you use though, because some can temporarily stain your tongue and teeth, warns this new review from The Cochrane Library. Read more
CDC Awards $16.9 Million Contract to Improve Capabilities to Fight Flu
October 8, 2008
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded a $16.9 million contract to American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) of Manassas, Va. to implement the CDC Influenza Reagent Resource (CDC-IRR), a secure, Web-based system that will improve access to influenza viruses, test kits and other reagents for approved laboratories. Read more
Herbal Menopause Therapy May be a Good Fit for Breast Cancer Patients
October 8, 2008
When it comes to understanding the effectiveness and safety of using herbal therapies with other drugs, much is unknown. Now, a University of Missouri researcher will study how black cohosh - an herbal supplement often used to relieve hot flashes in menopausal women - interacts with tamoxifen, a common drug used to treat breast cancer. Read more
Protect Your Liver With Alpha Lipoic Acid
September 30, 2008
Although the liver may not be an attractive organ it is an extremely important one that has a month-long health observance named after it by the American Liver Foundation (www.liverfoundation.org), called Liver Awareness Month.
Reasons to love our liver abound since this organ does all of the following, and more: saves up energy; makes bile to help break down food; keeps pollution from hurting us; stops cuts from bleeding too long; kills germs; gets rid of toxic chemicals; and helps build muscle. Read more
Continuing Worries Over Further Contaminated Food From China
September 27, 2008
The World Health Organization (WHO) is warning that more food imported from China may be contaminated with melamine, a chemical used in the manufacturing of plastics. Melamine, although nontoxic in very small amounts, can cause severe kidney problems in large doses. Read more
