WASHINGTON — Las camas de bronceado usadas en lugares bajo techo podrían llevar en adelante advertencias sobre posible riesgo de cáncer y estarían bajo una inspección federal más drástica de Estados Unidos. La Agencia de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA por sus siglas en inglés) ha regulado el uso de las camas de bronceado y lámparas de sol durante más de 30 años, pero de acuerdo con una propuesta de las autoridades sanitarias revelada el lunes, la agencia señala por primera vez que esos artefactos no deberían ser usados por personas menores de 18 años. La FDA desea que se coloque...

When administered and monitored by a medical professional, an HCG diet has been proven to help thousands of patients lose significant weight and keep it off. HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) is a natural hormone that is produced during pregnancy that causes the hypothalamus area of the brain to trigger a release of abnormal fat stores. When administered in relatively small doses and coupled with a very low calorie diet, people can lose up to 20 pounds in 30 days. HCG has helped thousands of people lose those stubborn pounds. In addition to weight loss, many patients who have completed the...

One of the biggest factors that determines how well you age is not your genes but how well you live. Here are 10 tips that will help put the odds in favor of you living a longer, healthier life: 1. Don’t retire. Evidence shows that in societies where people stop working abruptly, the incidence of obesity and chronic disease skyrockets after retirement. Keeping yourself engaged in activities and the community helps the body and mind. Even if you retire, look at joining social groups, volunteering and other such activities. 2. Floss every day. That may help keep your arteries healthy....

Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is important for overall health and can help you prevent and control many diseases and conditions. Weight related health issues are one of the fast growing and damaging matters facing the US today. If you are overweight or obese, you are at higher risk of developing serious health problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, gallstones, breathing problems, and certain cancers. That is why maintaining a healthy weight is so important: It helps you lower your risk for developing these problems, helps you feel good about yourself, and gives you more...

Part 1 of a 2 part series Stress is something that we all experience, but when not properly addressed, stress can lead to serious health issues. Managing stress is all about taking charge of your thoughts, emotions, schedule, and the way you deal with problems. Stress management starts with identifying the sources of stress in your life. This isn’t as easy as it sounds. Your true sources of stress aren’t always obvious, and it’s all too easy to overlook your own stress-inducing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sure, you may know that you are constantly worried about work deadlines. But maybe...

Without much planning, you can make some small adjustments to your lifestyle that will help you lose weight and stay healthy! One pound of fat is equal to 3,500 calories. If you cut 500 calories a day you can lose about a pound a week. If you cut 100 calories a day that will help you maintain your current weight and avoid adding the extra 1-2 pounds most adults gain each year. Here are 6  quick tips; • Eat Breakfast Every Day. Studies show people who eat breakfast have lower body  mass indexes than and perform better, whether at school...

Acupuncture has long baffled medical experts, but its use continues to spread as more doctors are suggesting acupuncture alongside conventional medicine to treat patient needs. U.S. Navy, Air Force and Army doctors are using acupuncture to treat musculoskeletal problems, pain and stress in stateside hospitals and combat zones in Iraq and Afghanistan. Major medical centers— from M.D. Anderson in Houston to Memorial Sloan-Kettering in New York use acupuncture to counteract the side effects of chemotherapy. The most common uses are for chronic pain conditions like arthritis, lower back pain and headaches, as well as fatigue, anxiety and digestive problems, often...

ituLa FDA lanzó un alerta a más de 350 centros especializados en cirugías cosméticas sobre la presencia en el mercado de Botox, y otros productos, que no respetan los estándares de calidad en su producción. Estos productos son considerados falsos y pueden poner al paciente en riesgo de muerte. Crédito: Shutterstock En Resumen Esclavas de Botox Botox para incontinencia por urgencia Inyectaba Botox a su hija de 8 años Tweet Suscríbete ya a nuestros newsletters Configura tu suscripción a nuestros newsletters aquí. PUBLICIDAD La Administración de Drogas y Alimentos (FDA) advierte que las partidas de Botox adquirido en el extranjero...

Chemicals, including PCB 118,167 and 209 and PFOSAs—a component of Scotchgard stain- and water-repellant which accumulates in the human body and in wildlife and produces severe birth defects in lab animals. The chemical was phased out beginning in 2000, but human exposure continues. And the chemical concentrations found to produce these impacts on couples’ ability to get pregnant were lower than averages found in the U.S. population as reported by theCenters for Disease Control. The study lends further validation to previous findings connecting exposure to persistent organic pollutants to decreased fertility and underscores the importance of including men in such studies—and...