Archive for November 20, 2007

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

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

Buyer beware! Some lash-lengthening products, although marketed as purely cosmetic, contain a main ingredient found in glaucoma medications. Does your mascara contain pharmaceutical ingredients?

Obesity and Poverty: Examining the Link

Obesity and Poverty: Examining the Link

Statistics show that obesity is more prevalent in poor communities than in affluent ones. Part of the reason for this disparity is that fattening foods often cost less than healthier alternatives.