The Dangers of GMOs Dec 8, 2008
Genetically Modified Foods Endanger the Human Race. GMO stands for genetically modified organisms. (Suite101.com)
Oly swimmer Shanteau eyes cancer comeback Dec 5, 2008
Worried that his cancer might return, he strongly considered undergoing a round of chemotherapy, which likely would have been delayed his comeback while he dealt with miserable side effects such as nausea, weakness and hair loss. "Everyone prepares you for dealing with the cancer, the surgery, getting rid of it, yada, yada, yada," he said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Radiation Sickness Dec 4, 2008
Poisoning by Ionizing Radiation: A Threat in Today's Unstable World. In an era of unstable politics and extremist behavior, terrorist attacks with nuclear or radioactive devices are real possibilities. (Suite101.com)
Vet teams up for suds on Spot Dec 4, 2008
I invited him to be the official dermatologist of Dog Talk and Cat Chat, says Hotchner, who plans to have Gordon on-air twice a year to talk about hair loss and other issues. Skin problems are one of the primary problems with pets. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Nostalgia what it used to be for Joel fans Dec 2, 2008
Joel's self-deprecating jokes about his no-frills stage set, his height, age, hair loss and ex-wives were similar, as was an eyebrow-rasing mid-set rock section. Yet for the 16,000-plus who filled the venue, there was no complaint. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
• How to help kids learn to give at the holidays Nov 30, 2008
Yet another way kids can give what they've already got: The Locks of Love program accepts donations of long hair (bound in a ponytail or braid) for use in making wigs and hairpieces for kids suffering from illness-induced hair loss. Money isn't everything. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Spencer Forrest's X5 Web Site Gets a Facelift; Aims to Educate Consumers About Beating Hair Loss Nov 28, 2008
Spencer Forrest's X5 Web Site Gets a Facelift; Aims to Educate Consumers About Beating Hair Loss - Yahoo ... Spencer Forrest's X5 Web Site Gets a Facelift; Aims to Educate Consumers About Beating Hair Loss ... The Web site of the X5 Hair Laser is now fully enhanced to demonstrate how it benefits those treating hair loss. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Salon helps the abused Nov 27, 2008
She cited hair loss as one easy-to-overlook possible sign that someone is a domestic abuse victim. That's why Jankowsky's salon has teamed up throughout the holiday season with Interact, the Triangle agency that provides support and shelter for women who have been victims of domestic or sexual abuse. (News & Observer)
Cutting costs in a tough economy Nov 27, 2008
Anyway, he said, "Your column was all that kept me going the past 18 months through a ferocious divorce from Melanie, the outsourcing of my job and repossession of my mansionette and a nasty case of traumatic hair loss, and now I'm facing a prison term for whacking my stockbroker, but your column is a ray of light in my life, and could you spare me $20 to buy a sparkly T-shirt for my little princess?". He reminded me so much of a man I once took $3,000 off in a game of Roll 'Em poker in a back... (International Herald Tribune)
New Cancer Treatment Shrinks Pancreatic Tumor Nov 24, 2008
Most patients never experience effects commonly affiliated with chemotherapy or radiation (nausea, vomiting, hair loss, bone marrow suppression or immune system suppression). An experienced physician prescribes and monitors the outpatient treatment. (PR Newswire)
Iressa as Good as Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer Nov 23, 2008
Among patients receiving docetaxel, the most common side effects were a blood disorder called neutropenia, personality disorders, and hair loss. Dr. Michael Cullen, from the University Hospital Birmingham in the United Kingdom and author of an accompanying journal comment, noted that Iressa works differently than chemotherapy by targeting a receptor that is present in some patient's cancer cells. (U.S. News & World Report)
Sikhs Turban Sparks Controversy, Rejected Donation Nov 22, 2008
Outraged wrote on Nov 20, 2008 7:19 PM:" As a citizen of RR I am outraged of the expectations of Rev. Weeks to ask someone to remove thier headcovering just to enter the lobby of the mission whether it be a ball cap, toboggan, visor or turban. I could understand if they were in the sanctuary or the room where a church service was being held or the dinner table. If Mr. Khera is an american citizen but chooses to practice a different religion than Rev. Weeks we should respect that. If he wanted to... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Pill as good as chemo against lung cancer Nov 21, 2008
The patients on chemo most often suffered from fatigue, a higher risk for infections, and hair loss. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Health)
Scientists Could Find Cure For 'Wolf Boy' Nov 21, 2008
A dermatologist and geneticist, she's a pioneer in the field who actually discovered a gene associated with hair loss. Pruthviraj has just started the promising treatment, and it's too early to tell its long-term effects, but the doctors are hopeful it will do the trick. (Fox News)
New Platinum-phosphate Compounds Kill Ovarian Cancer Cells, Other Cancer Cells Nov 21, 2008
Conventional drugs can interfere with the functions of the cell s enzymes, which lead to side effects such as hearing and hair loss and kidney dysfunction. Though scientists don t fully understand the mechanism by which the phosphaplatins kill cancer cells, they suspect that the compounds bind to the cell surface membrane proteins and transmit a death signal to the interior of the cell, Bose said. (Science Daily)
St. Marys School stays Passionately Pink Nov 20, 2008
Helena Wiatrowski, a fifth-grader in Albina Hanegan s class, remembers her mother s hair loss during chemotherapy. She said, When my mother was in the process of chemotherapy every time she got out of the shower she would lift her wig to show me the process of her hair growing back. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Budgetary woes can take a toll on mental health, family relationships Nov 20, 2008
There are extensive lists of the negative effects stress can have on the body from digestion and hair loss to a weakened immune system, said Scot Allgood, a marital and family therapist and Utah State University professor. Financial stress can lead to a mental or physical breakdown even in situations when financial problems aren t particularly serious, said Tom Berry, a staff psychologist at Utah State University s Counseling Center. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
What men want from their bodies Nov 20, 2008
Its not just women who grumble about their body and looks, for young men too have body image issues, which range from physique and height to hair loss. Thats the conclusion of a new research. (India Times, India)
A helping haircut Nov 18, 2008
The Bret Harte High School sophomore cut his hair right before Halloween and donated it to Locks of Love, a nonprofit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children suffering from hair loss as the result of a medical diagnosis. Alex, who is adopted, chose that day to cut his hair in honor of his birth mother, who was coming to visit him. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Young cancer survivors start support group Nov 17, 2008
"We talk about hair loss, fertility issues, juggling work, taking care of family, side effects and after effects of chemotherapy and radiation, and going back to a 'normal' life," said Loffswold. "People ask just how sick they might get from treatments and we can give them our experience with that," LaBrune said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Drug that could restore white hair to its natural colour Nov 17, 2008
It was only effective however when the strands were pre-treated to mimic the damage found in conditions that cause hair loss, such as alopecia. In such conditions hair that grows back is often white. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Fighting cancer Nov 16, 2008
Side effects of the treatment can include hair loss, soreness in the mouth, diarrhea, weakening of skin and nails, high-pitch hearing loss and pigment change in the skin. White, red and platelet cells in the blood also can potentially drop to anemic levels. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Chemicals in Personal Care Products Nov 15, 2008
As indicated, less serious potential side effects of many chemical additives include eye irritation, skin rashes, hair loss, allergic reactions and scalp problems similar to dandruff notice that many of these annoying symptoms are the very problems people seek to eradicate with the use of personal care products. According to the Good Housekeeping Research Institute, 60 percent of products that are put on the skin don t just sit on your skin, but instead are actually absorbed into the... (Suite101.com)
Photo Finish Nov 15, 2008
Locks of Love is a nonprofit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under the age of 18 who have suffered long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. Craig T. Kojima / ckojima@starbulletin. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Ricky Gervais: He's out for laughs, and no one is safe Nov 15, 2008
He then acts out a scene in which a spider returns to his web, and his fellow spiders pick on him for hiding his hair loss under a baseball cap. The sketch has nothing to do with sex, race or obscenity, but the anthropomorphic shadings of embarrassment and petty cruelty are still unmistakably Gervaisian. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Modern cancer drugs more likely to get to mkt, study says Nov 15, 2008
Such cytotoxic drugs also kill healthy cells that multiply rapidly, resulting in serious side effects such as sickness, hair loss and risk of infection. By contrast, modern drugs are much more precise weapons because they target specific molecular switches involved in tumour growth, giving rise to fewer side effects. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Guest columnist: Remember quality of life Nov 14, 2008
When I researched the drug Arimidex, which was recommended for my future hormone therapy, I saw stories of crippling bone pain, loss of libido, extreme night sweats, depression, anxiety, insomnia, weight gain, cough and hair loss, sometimes permanent. Of course, not all patients have side effects, but those who did told me that doctors did not treat these problems, especially the loss of libido, as important quality of life issues. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
How to Tell if a Dog Has Skin Paras... Nov 9, 2008
Scarpotic mange, also known as scabies, is a prime source of widespread skin redness, inflamed skin over wide areas of a dog's body, and other symptoms like severe scratching and itching, sores on the dog's skin, and widespread hair loss ... Canine Skin Parasite Symptom 5: Hair Loss, Thin Fur, Dull Fur and Coarse Fur ... Constant scratching causes the dog's fur to break off, creating patches of hair loss on the dog's body. (Suite101.com)
Editor's Mailbag (Nov. 6) Nov 8, 2008
"What, did he get a pass for hair loss? ". Dangerous Dave wrote on Nov 7, 2008 11:54 AM:" Barefoot:"No. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Your stink is distinct, new study finds Nov 6, 2008
Zits, hair loss and deadly disease. Blame your mom and dad. (MSNBC -- Health)
Blood drive a success thanks to local donors Nov 1, 2008
Both Locks of Love and Pantene Beautiful Lengths provide hair pieces to children suffering from hair loss due to cancer. Nineteen local haircutters donated their time to the hair drive, including Cutter's Edge, Studio 1 Hair Design, Entirely You, Marion Salonspa, and Bella-Capella Hair Designs. (MIllbrook Voice Ledger, NY)
Dover's Spencer te Wildt copes with alopecia areata Oct 30, 2008
Spencer te Wildt, 14, has alopecia areata, a condition which causes hair loss ... But Spencer has more on his plate than most high school students; he suffers from alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease resulting in hair loss on the scalp, and often, as in Spencer s case, over his entire body. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Ponytails for Pantene: Twins trim their tresses to donate Oct 30, 2008
What makes this an equally monumental occasion is that the pair donated 10 inches of their tresses to Pantene Beautiful Lengths a program that offers free wigs to women suffering the ravages of hair loss from chemotherapy treatment. At the urging of friends and the fact that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, Raquel and Haley decided to make the cut. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
Swimmers report hair loss, irritation Oct 30, 2008
Members of GW swim teams reported substantial hair loss and severe itching last week, after a mechanical glitch created a chemical imbalance in the Smith Center swimming pool, team members told The Hatchet ... Robert Brodell, professor of internal medicine, dermatology section at Northeastern Ohio Universities' College of Medicine, said hair loss is inconsistent with chlorine overexposure and high or low pH levels ... "Honestly, I have not seen or heard of hair loss in that situation," said... (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Bride who was refused smear test given two years to live Oct 30, 2008
She wore a blonde wig to hide the hair loss caused by chemotherapy for her wedding in Brentwood, Essex, on Saturday, which was attended by more than 100 guests. She has set up a group on the social networking website Facebook, called Cervical Cancer - Be Aware, please, SPREAD THE WORD, which now has 16,000 members. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Breast cancer survivor reminds others it is beatable; she helped create support network Oct 27, 2008
She said the first meeting was attended by 15 women, including some wearing scarves indicative of hair loss during chemotherapy ... She experienced hair loss while undergoing six months of chemotherapy. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Placebos and the doctor-patient relationship Oct 27, 2008
Originally posted: October 26, 2008. What gives placebos -- substances with no known physiological effect on a medical condition -- their power to alleviate symptoms and ease illness. (Chicago Tribune)
All-male spa a metro/retro vision for oilfield vet Oct 26, 2008
Sharp guys who frequent the 4,500-square- foot tonsorial parlor near Greenway Plaza will be able to get traditional barber cuts, straight razor hot towel shaves, hair loss treatments, shoe shines, pedicures, manicures, massages and facials. A haircut from a professional stylist will cost $40, the price of an old-fashioned shave will be $25, and a pedicure will be $20. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Tests show chemical plumes aren’t fluctuating Oct 26, 2008
According to the Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry, if the amount of selenium found below East Helena were consumed during a period of a few months, a person might experience symptoms like deformed fingernails or toenails, and brittle hair or hair loss. Those most at risk are infants, elementary and preschool-age children, since they would get a higher dose due to their lower body weights. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
'Think Pink' event raises breast cancer awareness Oct 25, 2008
Those included surpassing the initial shock of finding out her bad news to rejoicing over life despite hair loss. " I can do this as long as you're with me," said Clark in recalling her silent address to God while lying on a table as her husband and medical experts surrounded her while laying their hands on her in a compassionate prayerful moment. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Schultz's weekend picks Oct 24, 2008
It said drinking coffee causes hair loss. By. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Wild fire can't stop local charity Oct 22, 2008
"When I was helping administer chemo, I would tell patients what to expect from hair loss and fatigue," van der Sanden said. "Now there just so many patients it can't always be done.". (KOLD.com, AZ)
Mobile phone radiation fries sperm! Oct 21, 2008
Mobile phones have been the cause of everything from brain tumours to fried sperm to hair loss to an inability to read road signs in an effective manner while driving the car ... Mobile phones have been the cause of everything from brain tumours to fried sperm to hair loss to an inability to read road signs in an effective manner while driving the car. (NEWS.com.au)
Real of fake? Oct 21, 2008
Hair loss is a serious issue for millions of people. Four years ago, the Food and Drug Administration estimated that more than 40 million men and 20 million women experienced some form of hair loss ... According to The Washington Post, American hair loss sufferers spend more than $3. (The Palm Beach Post)
Children With Cancer Must Cope With Many Effects, Speaker Says Oct 18, 2008
However, he noted certain treatments may cause physical side effects, including infections, scars, blood clots, cataracts, cardiac complications, hearing loss and hair loss. "The thing about hair loss is that as soon as their (the patients') hair comes back, they think that they'll be fine, but that's not always the case," Bergamini said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Local woman recognized for alopecia awareness work Oct 18, 2008
Ipswich resident Heidi Bratt was honored on Sept. 14 at the State House for the work she has done promoting awareness of alopecia areata, a disease that causes permanent hair loss ... Bratt says the purpose of the event was to promote awareness and educate state legislators and their aides about what alopecia areata is and how people deal with this permanent hair loss disease every day of their lives. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
ROM is rockin' with giant gem Oct 18, 2008
A new genetic discovery suggests that some men's hair loss may not be all mom's fault after all. Children may be a blessing, but they can also leave you broke. (Toronto Star)
THINK PINK: A family fights back. Oct 18, 2008
Wendi, Cynthia and Kristy all went through chemotherapy, radiation, hair loss, nausea, vomiting. They have all made decisive and difficult decisions since then: They had their breasts and ovaries removed. (Florida Times-Union)
Understanding the Benefits and Risks of Chemotherapy Oct 17, 2008
Besides hair loss and nausea, side effects include fatigue, vomiting, mouth sores and pain ... THURSDAY, Oct. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Women starting chemotherapy for breast cancer often expect unpleasant side effects, from hair loss to nausea ... "Women should be aware that chemotherapy can cause side effects, but should not make a decision regarding whether or not to receive chemotherapy solely based on the results of our study, said lead author Dr. Michael Hassett, an instructor in medicine at... (U.S. News & World Report)
'Bald gene' association found Oct 16, 2008
Find out the most effective treatments for male-pattern baldness, the most common type of hair loss, which affects 6 ... A cure for baldness is one step closer after scientists found two genes that dramatically increase the chance of hair loss in men, the Daily Express reported ... It is hoped that this discovery could lead towards new treatments for hair loss, but any potential treatments remain a long way off. (NHS Choices)
Sen. Timilty helps raise Alopecia Areata awareness Oct 15, 2008
Alopecia Areata is an incurable autoimmune disease that causes hair loss ranging from small patches to total scalp or body hair loss. It affects nearly 6,000,000 people in the United States, and roughly 120,000 in the Commonwealth. (Medfield Press, MA)
The healing effects of beauty Oct 15, 2008
Within the intimate setting of a LGFB session, cancer patients share their fears about hair loss, a typical side effect of chemotherapy ... When most of us think about the side-effects of cancer treatment, hair loss is first to come to mind. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Male Baldness Related To DNA Oct 15, 2008
A new genetic discovery suggests that men can no longer blame their mothers for their hair loss ... One-third of men lose hair by age 45 as a result of male pattern baldness, a loss that begins above the temples, resulting in a distinctive M-shaped hairline, while, 40% of women experience hair loss, mostly after menopause, but it tends to fall out all over, not in a specific pattern ... More research is needed to determine if the area on chromosome 20 has any role to play in female hair loss. (TopNews)
* Community Compass: Pigeon post Oct 14, 2008
Chang and his wife later developed symptoms that included hair loss, mouth ulcers and impairment of vision, all indicative of mercury poisoning. The two children in the family, aged three and five, were constantly falling because they lacked physical coordination, the prosecutors said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
'Gossip Girl' Writer, Producer Removes Breasts to... Oct 14, 2008
Send news tip to FOXNews. Gossip Girl' Writer, Producer Removes Breasts to Prevent Cancer. (Fox News)
One-two gene punch ups men's baldness odds Oct 14, 2008
However, this DNA section doesn't have a clear link to hair or skin, so they're not sure why it affects hair loss ... "This looks to be the next most important genetic variant, after the androgen receptor variant, that predisposes to hair loss in men." ... The finding could help explain female hair loss too, she says. (CNN -- Health)
Genetic test can forecast bald facts about Oct 14, 2008
One man in seven has a genetic profile that will raise dramatically his chances of going bald at a young age, according to research that could lead to new ways of predicting and preventing hair loss ... Professor Tim Spector, of King s College London, who led the study, said: Early prediction before hair loss starts may lead to some interesting therapies that are more effective than treating late-stage hair loss ... This means that at least some of men s susceptibility to hair loss is passed on... (Times Online)
Mbeki seeks to save Zimbabwe deal Oct 13, 2008
Page last updated at 01:28 GMT, Monday, 13 October 2008 02:28 UK. The two sides differ over cabinet positions. (BBC News)
Alive and kicking Oct 13, 2008
Page last updated at 16:01 GMT, Sunday, 12 October 2008 17:01 UK. US football kicks on with Beckham. (BBC News)
Sleepwalk demo over 42-day plan Oct 13, 2008
" Amnesty's has also set up a new online petition urging MPs to oppose the 42-day proposal. Bookmark with: UK ANTI-TERROR POWERS IN VIDEO ANALYSIS AND FEATURES BACKGROUND HAVE YOUR SAY RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites FROM OTHER NEWS SITES Lords set to inflict crushing defeat on 42-day detention - 7 hrs ago E-MAILED Predators could be superweed fix UK banks' 37bn bail-out unveiled Music fans 'risk losing hearing' Gene scan to predict... (BBC News -- UK)
Station bans train death artwork Oct 13, 2008
Page last updated at 13:32 GMT, Sunday, 12 October 2008 14:32 UK. The frieze was to form the second part of The Meeting Place sculpture. (BBC News -- UK)
Royal body 'should be returned' Oct 13, 2008
Page last updated at 17:54 GMT, Sunday, 12 October 2008 18:54 UK. Queen Mary's body 'should return. (BBC News -- UK)
BA flight in emergency landing Oct 13, 2008
Page last updated at 16:41 GMT, Sunday, 12 October 2008 17:41 UK. BA flight makes emergency landing. (BBC News -- UK)
'Staggering' library book thefts Oct 13, 2008
Page last updated at 05:52 GMT, Monday, 13 October 2008 06:52 UK. Staggering' library book thefts. (BBC News -- UK)
Doctor Who stars square up against each other at TV awards Oct 13, 2008
Page last updated at 00:40 GMT, Monday, 13 October 2008 01:40 UK. Doctor Who pair up for TV awards. (BBC News -- UK)
