Fertility Treatment and Obesity — The Controversy Escalates

New fertility treatment guidelines addressing obesity have been issued by the British Fertility Society, and they are stirring up controversy among fertility specialists. Obese women trying to become pregnant in the U.K. and elsewhere may soon lose access to in vitro fertilization and other treatments.

From the Sexual Revolution to another Birth Control Solution - “The Pill” for Men

The male version of the hormone birth control pill is undergoing testing and is likely to be released, researchers say, presenting what could be a new option for those seeking alternatives to current birth control methods. According to researchers, male birth control could be taken in the form of a daily pill, a patch, a gel applied to the skin, an injection given every three months, or an implant placed in the skin every twelve months.

Obesity and Poverty in America: Examining the Statistics

Statistics show that rates of obesity are higher in impoverished communities than in affluent ones. One solution to the problem is to make healthy food more affordable through government subsidies.

Drug-induced Beauty: Cosmeceutical “Mascara” May Damage the Eyes

The FDA has recently seized products by one cosmetic company, San Jose’s Jan Marini Skin Research, Inc., and dermatologists have sounded the whistle against companies such as Athena Cosmetics. Why? Because some lash-lengthening products, although marketed as purely cosmetic, contain a main ingredient found in glaucoma medications.

Clash of the Tighteners: Thermage® vs. ReFirme™

BOTOX® was the cosmetic buzz word of the late 20th century, but now usurpers Thermage® and ReFirme™ are battling to take the big B’s place as the darling of gerascophobes everywhere. Both Thermage® and ReFirme™ boast a non-invasive, “virtually painless” procedure with no down-time. They are also both FDA cleared for use in the treatment of wrinkles and can be used on skin of all types and colors.

Death, Lies, and Addiction: Is BOTOX® Cosmetic Really That Dangerous?

BOTOX® Cosmetic is like a celebrity that we love to hate. From paralysis and addiction to death, BOTOX® injections have gotten a pretty bad rap. But is there any good reason to avoid this popular anti-wrinkle treatment? We meet with plastic surgeon Scott Miller to find out if patients can really become addicted to BOTOX® injections. Read the full article and watch the accompanying video!

Smoke Gets In Your Eyes: Cigarette Smoking and Cataract Risks

As if there weren’t already enough well-documented reasons to quit smoking, you can add another to the pile: a report from Physicians Health Study indicates that cigarette smoking is a definite contributing factor in the development of cataracts.