Just let me take the vaginal specula out of the refrigerator, and I'll be right with you, my dear... The 2007 edition of “Making the Grade on Women’s Health” by the National Women’s Law Center gives a state by state ranking of the health of women across the United States. … [Read more...] about Just Another Day In The Pink Stirrups…
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High levels of lead found in lipsticks
Reuters has reported that Lipsticks tested by a consumer rights group found that more than half contained lead and some popular brands including Cover Girl, L'Oreal and Christian Dior had more lead than others. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics said Thursday that tests on 33 … [Read more...] about High levels of lead found in lipsticks
New Information Concerning Precocious Puberty
Another Reason To Avoid Happy Meals... Early Puberty In Girls Due to Being Overweight As A Toddler US scientists have shown that being overweight as a toddler increases the chance that a girl will reach puberty early. The study from the University of Michigan's Mott … [Read more...] about New Information Concerning Precocious Puberty
Just Say “Know” to Prescription Drugs!
Coalition of Advocates Launch Just Say "Know" to Prescription Drugs Campaign - Declaring October "Just Say Know month," effort aims to get one million people to take a second look at the drugs they are taking. A coalition of 10 organizations, advocates, healthcare … [Read more...] about Just Say “Know” to Prescription Drugs!