How Climate Change Could Affect Seasonal Allergies
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The changing climate could prove to be very troublesome for allergy sufferers. Here are some of the possible effects:Attack of Potent PollenIn the past 53 years, carbon dioxide levels have risen globally, appro…
For Legally Blind Pole Vaulter, the Sky’s the Limit
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(EMORY, Texas) — At just 15 years old, Charlotte Brown has learned to fly — with a pink pole vault.She’s not just the best pole vaulter Emory Rains High School, in Emory, Texas, has ever had, Charlotte is one of the b…
New Details: Angelina Jolie’s Doctor Speaks Out About Her Care
ABC/Lorenzo Bevilaqua/iStockphoto/Thinkstock(LOS ANGELES) — Earlier this week, Angelina Jolie revealed that she’d had a preventive double mastectomy, and her doctor credits the actress’s positive attitude and strength for her quick recover…
Airport Wheelchair Abuse Hurts the Truly Disabled
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(HOUSTON) — Are able-bodied people gaming a system set up for people with limited mobility, and thus taking resources away from those in need? An increasing number of air travelers are requesting wheelchairs at Houston-area airpo…
Healthy ‘Balanced’ Pizza: Is It Possible?
Jupiterimages/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — In the constant battle of the bulge, pizza would seem to be off-limits. But one British professor of nutrition is aiming to change that with a pizza designed to provide all essential nutrients.Dr. Mike Lean, profes…
Locks of Love Tangled in $6 Million Dispute
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Locks of Love, a charity that makes wigs for children with alopecia and cancer, has become entangled in a dispute with a self-appointed watchdog that claims the charity is wasting millions of dollars worth of donated…
Fecal Germs in Public Pools: Should You Worry?
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A new study, which found DNA fragments from the fecal germ E. coli in 58 percent of public pools, might have you thinking twice about taking a dip this summer.But experts say there’s no cause for alarm.“T…
“Wonder Years” Star on Why She Breastfed Son Until He Was 2
ABC News(NEW YORK) — You may remember Danica McKellar from her role as Winnie Cooper on the 1980s hit show, The Wonder Years. Now, she is all grown up and a mother with strong views on parenting, some of which may be deemed unconventional.McKellar is …
Zoe Saldana’s Weight Reveal on “Allure” Cover Stirs Uproar
Tom Munro for Allure(NEW YORK) — Actress Zoe Saldana may have bared it all on the new cover of Allure magazine, but it’s the headline emblazoned on the magazine’s cover announcing the actress’ weight that is causing a controversy. It…
Breast Surgery Patients Can Benefit from Exercise
Jupiterimages/Goodshot/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — One of the most common problems that can plague those who have undergone mastectomies — such as actress Angelina Jolie — is lymphedema, a painful swelling of the arm.
Between 5 percent and 20 perce…
Retired Couples Need $220K for Health Care
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A 65-year-old couple needs $220,000 to cover their health care costs in retirement, according to a study by Fidelity.While the figure seems mind-boggling to many Americans, especially those in or nearing retirement, …
Removing Ovaries to Cut Cancer Risk: Another Tough Choice
Ingram Publishing/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Should you have your ovaries removed if you are BRCA positive?This is a question that every board-certified gynecologist is used to discussing with a patient who has recently undergone BRCA testing. As w…
Vaccines Aren’t Just for Kids
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Many of us incorrectly assume that the vaccines we received as children will protect us for a lifetime. But immunity can fade with time.Keeping your vaccines up to date can help protect you and your kids, and especia…
Chaz Bono on Losing 65 Lbs.: ‘I Really Like What I See in the Mirror’
Jason Merritt/Getty Images for GLAAD(LOS ANGELES) — Last month he revealed that he’d lost 60 pounds, and now, Chaz Bono is down another five.“I’m feeling really good,” he told People magazine Tuesday, adding that because he&rsq…
Cloning Technique Allows Scientists to Produce Human Stem Cells
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Scientists at the Oregon National Primate Research Center say that they have used a cloning technique to turn an ordinary human skin cell into an embryonic stem cell.The breakthrough in stem cell research could poten…
Getting Fit in Middle Age Helps Lower Risk of Heart Failure
Comstock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Contrary to popular belief, middle age is not too late to start getting fit, says new medical research.According to HealthDay News, the research not only shows that fitness is an important factor in terms of limiting ri…
Survey Shows Staggering Amount of Children Are Victims of Violence
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A new survey found that a startling number of children and teenagers under the age of 18 have been the victims of physical violence in the last year.According to a survey published in the journal Pediatrics, over 40 …
Jolie’s Double Mastectomy Not Always a Lifesaver
Tickingtimebombsblog.com(LOS ANGELES) — Rachel Joy Horn’s breasts were ticking time bombs. She lost trust in her body and no longer felt comfortable in her own skin.That is how she felt, she said, when her doctor broke the news to her that she’d teste…
Angelina Jolie’s Reported Next Surgery
Astrid Stawiarz/WireImage(LOS ANGELES) — Angelina Jolie‘s double mastectomy is apparently just the beginning. The Oscar-winning actress will undergo surgery to remove her ovaries as soon as she possibly can, sources tell People magazine.Jolie im…
Blowout Classes Teach Men How to Style Wives’ Hair
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Blowout bars offer no cutting or coloring of hair in their salons, just washing and blowing it out. But they’ve become all the rage because they tend to be cheaper and faster than a full-service salon.A t…