According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. In 2007, more than 58,000 people were diagnosed with melanomas of the skin and 8,000 of those proved fatal. According to New York City dermatologist Dr. Ariel Ostad, “as the summer season approaches, […] Read more…
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Are Gel Manicures and Pedicures Safe?
Gel manicures hit the beauty scene with a vengeance and now two out of three nail salons offer the service which allows women to sport their polish for up to 2-3 weeks without chipping. Unlike traditional nail polish, the soak-off polish is painted on with a brush and each layer is “cured” under a UV […] Read more…
Ford’s Warriors in Pink and NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” Join Forces to Fight Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is over but that doesn’t mean the fight for the cure has ended for the year. Ford Motor Company is a 16-year partner of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and has dedicated more than $105 million to the breast cancer cause. Their Warriors in Pink campaign is focused on encouraging everyone […] Read more…