Category Archives: Health

RAYS ON THE HOT SEAT

September 11, 2012 – 1:08 pm

by Stefania Revelli Bronze and gold were two of the summer’s hottest shades, and not just because of the Olympics. Between indoor-tan taxes, overexposed “tan mom” Patricia Krentcil, new government regulations for sunscreen labeling, and health concerns around airbrush tanning, catching rays — whether natural or synthetic — has taken a lot of heat. Medical […]

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Pregnancy tests at bars put out the message that babies and booze don’t mix

September 4, 2012 – 2:00 pm

by Stefania Revelli WHAT’S HAPPENING As part of a “Think Before You Drink” campaign commissioned by Healthy Brains for Children, Pub 500 in Mankato, MN, has installed what could be the first of many pregnancy test kit dispensers in bar bathrooms (StarTribune.com, 19 July 2012). Users simply need to swipe their credit card to pick […]

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Poles are smiling as dental tourism grows

August 28, 2012 – 12:02 pm

by Jennifer Bajdan WHAT’S HAPPENING More western Europeans are taking holidays in Poland — adding the dentist’s office to their list of places to visit (TheNews.pl, 31 July 2012). According to a study by PMR Consulting, dental tourism has rapidly increased in Poland since 2011, and an additional 13% to 15% growth is expected by […]

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FOOD AS MEDICINE

August 28, 2012 – 11:40 am

by Becky Sun When Westerners don’t feel so good, most likely they’ll reach for a pill. In East Asia, the instinct is to eat or drink something — but not just anything. To restore their energy in the heat of summer, Koreans turn to samgyetang, a hot soup made with a whole young chicken and […]

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Detoxing made easy through delivery in France

July 31, 2012 – 4:54 pm

by Lindsay Paterson WHAT’S HAPPENING French company Detox Delight delivers fresh juices, soups and balanced meals to anyone in need of a detox but lacking the time and energy to shop and cook properly (LeFigaro.fr, 11 July 2012). Subscribers can chose from juice-only packs, juice-and-soup selections, or a combination including some meals, and can sign […]

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Consumers enter more fragrance-free zones

July 31, 2012 – 4:51 pm

by Stefania Revelli WHAT’S HAPPENING Tuttle, OK, is providing purer air to its more sensitive residents through a fragrance-free law (USAToday.com, 3 July 2012). Visitors to Tuttle’s City Hall are asked to “remain at the front of the building” (outside) if they are wearing perfume or fragrances like aftershave. Some fragrances can trigger asthma and […]

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Is nursing-home sex the last taboo?

July 17, 2012 – 4:40 pm

by Cree McCree WHAT’S HAPPENING Sexual desire doesn’t come to a screeching halt when people move into retirement homes, but expressing that desire is verboten at most facilities. That could change. A paper published in the Journal of Medical Ethics argues that sex is a basic human right which shouldn’t be denied to eldercare residents. […]

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Brains! CDC rolls out the Office of Zombie Preparedness

July 11, 2012 – 7:44 am

by Cree McCree WHAT’S HAPPENING Who says that the CDC doesn’t have a sense of humor? With flesh-eaters grabbing headlines and The Walking Dead stalking TV fans, the oft-stodgy government agency has opened an Office of Zombie Preparedness, complete with lurid posters and a graphic novella. It began as a tongue-in-cheek response to wild rumors […]

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Allergy sufferers get star treament at this Lyon restaurant

May 24, 2012 – 9:27 am

by Lindsay Paterson WHAT’S HAPPENING The city of Lyon, often touted as the gastronomic capital of France, plays host to the country’s first restaurant aimed at allergy sufferers (LeParisien.fr, 29 April 2012). The owner says that allergy sufferers are often stigmatised and can’t readily eat out with friends and families in France’s mainstream restaurants, for […]

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Hangover Heaven rides to the rescue of Sin City revelers

May 15, 2012 – 12:51 pm

by Sheri Linden WHAT’S HAPPENING When it comes to the morning after, sometimes hard partying demands hard science. A Las Vegas anesthesiologist claims that IV treatments like those given to patients post-surgery can benefit people who overindulge, and he’s bringing the Rx directly to the suffering. Dr. Jason Burke’s Hangover Heaven is a mobile service designed to cure […]

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Barbie goes bald for a good cause

May 8, 2012 – 2:28 pm

by Abby Carlen WHAT’S HAPPENING After parent-inspired Facebook group “Beautiful and Bald Barbie! Let’s see if we can get it made” scored thousands of likes within hours, toymaker Mattel instantly responded by announcing the creation of a bald friend of Barbie (Good.is, 18 April 2012). The doll will be exclusively distributed to children’s hospitals in […]

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India to soon get medical test that predicts a person’s lifespan

May 1, 2012 – 2:08 pm

by Aditi Krishnan WHAT’S HAPPENING Chromosome testing can be used to accurately predict a person’s biological lifespan vis-à-vis chronological age, it has been found. This revolutionary test, which measures the length of telomeres (caps at the end of chromosomes), will be available in India in 2012. “Now, more Indians believe in healthy living. Many would […]

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Spain: Crash Therapy helps consumers de-stress by destroying things

April 3, 2012 – 11:40 am

by Saricia Rose WHAT’S HAPPENING Spain’s Crash Therapy lets consumers unleash their inner beast and smash a selection of household items in the name of catharsis (Abc.es, 16 February 2012). The frazzled and the fraught can drop by the firm’s premises in Valencia and, for a basic fee of €20, let rip on 25 everyday […]

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Beam Brush toothbrush app tracks how good you are at oral care

March 27, 2012 – 11:43 am

by Robert van Alstyne WHAT’S HAPPENING Mouth-scrubbing bristles meet Bluetooth tech with the Beam Brush, the world’s first app-equipped toothbrush. Set to hit stores for approximately $50, the brush wirelessly communicates vital teeth-polishing stats to the user’s smartphone via an accompanying app and a sensor that tracks exactly how long bristles are scrubbing. The app […]

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9 out of 10 doctors recommend not becoming a doctor

March 20, 2012 – 2:34 pm

by Hans Eisenbeis WHAT’S HAPPENING In an astonishing survey published in March 2012, The Doctors Company found that 9 out of 10 physicians would not recommend becoming a doctor. The nation’s largest provider of physicians’ and surgeons’ insurance asked more than 5,000 members whether they would recommend their profession to someone looking for a career […]

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