Sep 29, 2009 | PhysOrg Weblog
EPA announces research strategy to study nanomaterials
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today outlined a new research strategy to better understand how manufactured nanomaterials may harm human health and the environment.
Is your make-up dangerous? Alert over make-up brands that can't screen out the sun
Make-up that claims to offer protection against the sun could actually increase the risk of permanent skin damage, say researchers.
Israel comes to a halt as Yom Kippur begins
The start of the Jewish Day of Atonement at sundown Sunday marked the beginning of a day like no other in Israel, on which even Israelis with no connection to religion tend to put their normal lives on hold.
Farmers stand a high risk of getting skin cancer
Pennsylvania's farmers face many risks in their day-to-day work, risks such as accidents, and exposure to toxic chemicals from fertilizers and pesticides.
Capitol to turn pink in October
The state capitol building will glow pink every night during the month of October as a reminder for women to get annual breast cancer screenings.
'Too ghetto' for Hawaiian Tropic? Jury to decide
Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Edward Lehner on Tuesday greenlighted the discrimination lawsuit by Melody Morales, who charged that she was denied her dream job because she didn't "speak white." Morales, 22, sued the Times Square restaurant in January after the stunner with a 34-D cup size says she was twice rejected for a job by managers who ...
Cooling a Sunburn with Home Remedies
Ita s summertime, time for vacations at the beach, play at the park, and fun parties by the pool.
Jewish High Holy Days offer a time to reflect on past year and turn back to God
Rabbi Harvey Spivak, of the Congregation of Moses, describes the High Holy Days as "a time to think about what we need forgiveness for, how we've lived our lives during the past year and to make goals for the coming year." Behind him are the Torah scrolls used at the synagogue.
Ask The Trainer Look for 'broad spectrum' labeling on sunscreen
Question: My three young children love to play outside. I use sunscreen regularly, but I'm still worried about sunburn.
Longevity Meme News and Commentary
Another Example of Targeting Cancer Cells
Another Example of Targeting Cancer Cells Via EurekAlert! : scientists "are reporting development of the first nanoparticles that seek out and destroy brain cancer cells without damaging nearby healthy cells.
Thursday, September 10, 2009 Although wrinkles can signify wisdom, most people nowadays would rather not have them.
Local team whips up bruise creams
A local dermatologist and a former Hawaiian Tropic executive have teamed to produce two new skin lotions they say speed the healing of bruises and reduce the chance new bruises will appear.
Saskatoon drive-in not closing; 1 of only 3 in province still showing movies
The sun is not setting yet on the Sundown drive-in movie theatre in Saskatoon. It's shown movies for more than 40 years, but it's future was uncertain in 2007, when its owner had reportedly sold the land to buyers from Vancouver.
Still need to use it. Summer is not over yet. In fact, the way the weather has been acting up, we may end up with many more days of sunshine.
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