Category archives for: Health and Wellness

CellTrust Supports Text2Floss Pilot Study at Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health

CellTrust Corporation, the recognized worldwide leader in secure mobile messaging and secure applications for mobile phones announced today that the company has teamed up with A.T. Still University (ATSU), Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ASDOH) to devise a series of text message programs designed to reach, educate, and remind current patients and the [...]

About 1 in 4 U.S. Adults Would Consider Plastic Surgery if Cost Weren’t a Concern

New year, new you? Some people may be going under the knife to alter their appearance, with more saying they would do so if cost weren’t an issue. A new survey from CouponCabin.com reports that nearly one-in-four U.S. adults (23 percent) said they would get plastic surgery if cost were not an issue. Women were [...]

Improved preoperative breast cancer treatment may come with combination of 2 anti-HER2 drugs

Using two drugs that inhibit the growth factor HER2 for preoperative treatment of early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer appears to have better results than treatment with a single agent. In a report in the January 17 issue of The Lancet, an international research team reports that a protocol adding lapatinib (Tykerb) to trastuzumab (Herceptin) was more [...]

Parabens in breast tissue not limited to women who have used underarm products

New research into the potential link between parabens and breast cancer has found traces of the chemicals in breast tissue samples from all of the women in the study. Parabens are commonly used as preservatives in cosmetics, food products and pharmaceuticals. As the research shows that parabens are measurable in the tissue of women who [...]

Improve Your Teeth and Reap Social, Professional and Health Benefits by Visiting Your Dentist in 2012

For people whose last dental appointment is only a dim memory, there are three great reasons to make a resolution now to visit their dentist in 2012, according to Dr. Charles W. Martin of the Richmond Smile Center. They include: 1.    Better Smile 2.    Better Breath 3.    Better Health “Typically we get a lot of calls at the [...]

Get Your Best Smile During the Holidays

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) reports in a recent survey that 50% of Americans are unhappy with their smile and that 99.7% believe a smile to be an important social asset. While such a high percentage of the population recognizes the social pressure placed on dental aesthetics, Drs. James Salazar and Bradley Ross [...]

Synerons elure Advanced Skin Lightening™ Products Become Leading Solution for Hyperpigmentation

Dermatologist Dr. Javier A. Zelaya, a leading expert in anti-aging products, treatments and technology, announces the availability of elure Advanced Skin Lightening Products at his Manhattan andBrooklyn offices. When a lifetime of sun damage shows up on your face — as dark spots and discolorations — you may feel like you’re stuck with unsightly spots forever. Time to let out a [...]

Oral Cancer Foundation Sponsors 13th Annual Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Did you know that the fastest growing segment of the oral cancer community is young, healthy non-smokers? It’s shocking but true. Exposure to the HPV-16 virus, the most common sexually transmitted infection, is now the leading cause of oral cancers in the U.S. There is little that can be done to stop this virus from [...]

Timing Your Cosmetic Procedure for Events and Holidays

Getting plastic surgery — any plastic surgery procedure — is not an impulse decision. It takes research, contemplation, and planning. You have to find a board certified who makes you feel comfortable. You have to make sure their surgery center meets your standards. You have to find a time that fits your schedule. Most people also [...]

Overcoming the Obstacles of Choosing a Plastic Surgeon

When choosing a plastic surgeon, location often creeps onto the list of factors to consider. A surgeon located close by, you may reason, will be more convenient and allow you to travel less after the procedure. In truth, location is the least important factor when selecting a plastic surgeon. Considering that you will have to [...]


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