Archive for January, 2008

Diet Spokespeople: Jenny McCarthy, Queen Latifah, Dan Marino, and Everyone In Between

Diet Spokespeople: Jenny McCarthy, Queen Latifah, Dan Marino, and Everyone In Between

From actresses to sports heroes, celebrities like Jenny McCarthy, Queen Latifah, Whoopi Goldberg, Dan Marino, Anna Nicole Smith, and Don Shula have all promoted various weight loss programs.

Natural and Organic Cosmetics: Healthier Beauty Products or Hollow Hype?

Natural and Organic Cosmetics: Healthier Beauty Products or Hollow Hype?

While stringent standards apply to which foods can labeled and marketed as organic, there's no guarantee that beauty products calling themselves 'organic' are any safer, healthier, or less synthetic than conventional products.

Grape Expectations: Vinotherapy and the Power of Polyphenols

Grape Expectations: Vinotherapy and the Power of Polyphenols

Proponents of vinotherapy consider it not only a relaxing indulgence for all of the senses, but also, and perhaps more importantly, an all-natural, anti-aging miracle.

Rumor Patrol: Plastic Surgery "Trends" for the Feet and Thumbs

Rumor Patrol: Plastic Surgery "Trends" for the Feet and Thumbs

Is it really possible for plastic surgeons to perform cosmetic foot surgery and toe liposuction so women can more easily fit into a pair of heels? DocShop's Rumor Patrol investigates these funky 'fads'!

7 Biggest Medical Scandals in Recent Years

7 Biggest Medical Scandals in Recent Years

From reused syringes in medical facilities to price fixing by big medical companies, here are the seven biggest medical scandals to hit the United States in recent years.

6 Drugs The Third World Needs But Cannot Buy

6 Drugs The Third World Needs But Cannot Buy

Many Third World countries are still plagued by malaria and dehydration, in addition to AIDs and cancer – and most people can't afford the cost of medications to treat these conditions.

4 Self Help Techniques to a Healthier You

4 Self Help Techniques to a Healthier You

Free association, dream analysis, systematic desensitization, and operant condition are four self help techniques that could lead to better health.

Winter Skin – the Flaky, the Scaly, and the Downright Obscene

Winter Skin – the Flaky, the Scaly, and the Downright Obscene

Are there skin care options that will allow us to reclaim a healthy glow, or are we stuck with skin that rivals Santa’s rosy cheeks?

The Wonderful Wizard, Dr. Oz

The Wonderful Wizard, Dr. Oz

Women may swoon over the good doctor, a regular guest on Oprah, but both men and women pay attention to Dr. Mehmet Oz, because they believe he has the map to the fountain of youth.

Valentine’s Day Romance – Spicing up the Night despite Fertility and Body-Image Issues

Valentine’s Day Romance – Spicing up the Night despite Fertility and Body-Image Issues

On Valentine’s Day, many couples become overwhelmed by the pressure to increase the romance in their relationship. But this Valentine’s Day, take heart: there are ways for couples confronting these problems to keep the passion alive.

The Four Week Weight Loss Plan - Part II

The Four Week Weight Loss Plan - Part II

Check out our weekly weight loss program to find out how you can lose up to 12 pounds in less than a month!

Valentines Day Gift Ideas – Show Her How Much You Care

Valentines Day Gift Ideas – Show Her How Much You Care

Instead of giving your honey a box of chocolaty guilt this year, why not get her something that will actually help her feel better about herself?

Great Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for the Man in Your Life

Great Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for the Man in Your Life

Instead of getting your man some cheesy trinket this Valentine’s Day, why not get him something he will really appreciate and actually use?

Fighting the Cold and Flu Season with Nature’s Solutions

Fighting the Cold and Flu Season with Nature’s Solutions

There are many natural solutions to help you fight that nasty cold or flu that are just as effective, if not more so, than traditional Western medicine.

The Four-Week Weight Loss Plan - Lose 12 Pounds in Four Weeks (Part I)

The Four-Week Weight Loss Plan - Lose 12 Pounds in Four Weeks (Part I)

The first two weeks of this weight loss plan requires the willpower to follow a new diet. Think you’re up for the challenge?