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New mums should avoid strenuous exercise for 3 months, expert warns

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:55:26 -0500

New mums who are hoping to lose some weight and regain their pre-baby bodies after giving birth should ease their way back into exercising, one expert has underlined. Louise Whyte, personal trainer at Penelope Fitstar, said that it is "perfectly natural" to fret about losing weight once the baby has been born, but rushing back....

Elizabeth Arden launch London Fashion Weekend

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:00:00 -0500

Somerset House opens its doors to London fashionistas for London Fashion Weekend

Why are patients at risk of dehydration?

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 03:42:38 -0500

A report commissioned by the Patients Association in 2011 has revealed that malnutrition contributed to the deaths of 284 elderly hospital patents with a further 800 deaths being attributed to dehydration. It was the largest survey of its kind in the UK on the issue of malnutrition in the community and hospital setting with 5,018 respondents. Other findings found that two out of three hospital patients were not b...

Wide variation in cancer care

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 03:23:31 -0500

Researchers have found that there are variations in cancer care across England. Cancer patients who are young, female or from an ethnic minority face a longer wait to be diagnosed and referred to a cancer specialist, though overall, 77% of people were referred after one or two visits to their GP, according to data from the 2010 National Cancer Patient Experience Survey in England from 41,299 patients. Cancer Rese...

Prescription rise in April

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 03:15:01 -0500

The cost of prescriptions and basic dental treatment is set to rise in England from April 1. The government has announced that NHS prescriptions in England will go up by 25p to £7.65 and charges for basic dental treatment will rise by 50p to £17.50, with rises of up to £5 for more complex work. Heath minister Simon Burns outlined the changes, however the British Medical Association has said the prese...

Weight loss procedures soaring

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:15:13 -0500

The number of people undergoing weight loss surgery has jumped by 12 per cent, new government figures show, and hospital admissions for obesity have also risen. Government data revealed that in 2010/11 there were 8,087 weight loss operations in hospitals in England, which is substantially higher than 2009/10's figure of 7,214. In the longer term,....

Head of CQC resigns

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:45:51 -0500

Cynthia Bower has resigned as chief executive of the health and social care regulatory body the Care Quality Commission. Her decision came as a government report, which was critical of its work, was published. The CQC has faced a series of criticisms in recent months over the exposure of abuse of residents at the Winterbourne View Care Home, during the public inquiry into the failings at Mid Staffordshi...

It's fashion's hottest hue, and a favourite with Blake Lively, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj - but could you pull off Pepto pink lipstick?

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:44:45 -0500

Though red has long been the go-to colour for fans of glamour, the new alternative brings a more youthful and playful feel to the look.

NHS Patient Experience Framework published

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:35:29 -0500

The Department has published the NHS Patient Experience Framework highlighting the areas which are the most important to patients’ experience of NHS services. With the need to improve patient experience a key aim for the NHS, the framework identifies the need to ask, monitor and act on patient feedback t enable healthcare organisations to be in a better position to be able to make improvements in the areas that...

Two hospital mergers approved

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:26:29 -0500

Approval has been given to the takeovers of Scarborough and North East Yorkshire Healthcare Trust by York Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust, and Trafford Healthcare by Central Manchester Hospitals Foundation Trust. The Department of Health advisory body, the Co-operation and Competition Panel, has given the go-ahead for the two hospital mergers, called another in for further scrutiny and opened a file on a fourt...

Permanent chief exec at Imperial

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:20:36 -0500

Imperial College Healthcare Trust now has appointed interim chief executive Mark Davies in a permanent capacity. He has been in the interim role at the troubled NHS organisation since last May and has already reshaped Imperial’s management team. The projected year-end deficit for the trust, which has a turnover of £932m, has fallen from £35m to £19m but it still remains one of the biggest in the country. The...

'Ghost' patients making GPs millions

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:18:43 -0500

A government spending watchdog has discovered that the NHS is overpaying millions of pounds to GPs for “ghost” patients. The Audit Commission found that there were more than 95,000 patients who needed removing from GP lists in England and Wales in a single year because they had moved practice, died or left the country. The review, called the National Duplicate Registration Initiative (NDRI), said th...

Gender-based abortion investigated

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:16:46 -0500

An urgent inquiry has been launched after claims that doctors agreed to carry out abortions on the ground of the gender of unborn babies. The investigation from the Department of Health follows secret filming by the Daily Telegraph of doctors at a number of British abortion clinics. It has been claimed that some agreed to terminations when women decided they did not want the baby because of its sex....

Patient care warning given to hospital

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:10:44 -0500

Two warning notices have been issued to Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury in Kent after an unannounced inspection from the Care Quality Commission. The CQC found that patients experienced significant delays and wards were understaffed at a recently opened £230m Kent hospital and said that it was in breach of two of the government's essential standards. Staffing problems in both the minor injury unit and the ma...

Dignity Code called for to protect elderly

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:08:42 -0500

Politicians and charities have called for nurses and care workers to sign a Dignity Code guaranteeing that elderly patients are treated with respect. A letter to the Daily Telegraph, signed by 21 public figures including Care Minister Paul Burstow and his Labour shadow Liz Kendall, claims pensioners are too often patronised, humiliated, denied privacy or even medical treatment. In England there are 400,000 people...

How plastic surgery can shave nine years from your appearance - but that's only if you have three procedures

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:10:38 -0500

Not only do the University of Toronto results quantify the youth-giving surgery's effects, but the researchers found that the findings held true even when patients were younger to begin with.

Androgynous male model Andrej Pejic to front Jean Paul Gaultier's new men's fragrance - but will the guys buy it?

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:59:49 -0500

Andrej Pejic is a man better known for being a woman, with his gamine looks, perfect lips and perfect catwalk strut.

Plan B shows off dramatic weight loss on Brits red carpet

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:07:17 -0500

Singer Plan B got plenty of attention at the Brit Awards last night, although it was for his dramatic weight loss rather than his music. The She Said crooner, posed on the red carpet in an edgy suit, which appeared somewhat oversized after he shifted a substantial amount of weight. As he took to the....

Three steps to perfect a lunge

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:02:28 -0500

The lunge exercise is effectively an extreme version of our natural walking gait. As we all know how to walk, we should all do a lunge perfectly, right? Wrong.

Is it too late to tackle our drink problem?

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:42:06 -0500

Vital signs: Alcohol is our favourite drug by far. I know few people who don't drink, but while most of us use it for enjoyment, an increasing number use it as a crutch

Bouldering is on the climb

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:07:31 -0500

It's enough to drive you up the wall - and work your whole body in the process. Victoria Stewart discovers the joys of indoor clambering

Avon and Est�e Lauder under fire as Peta reveals cosmetic brands 'ordered animal testing'

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:29:20 -0500

Peta is calling on supporters to boycott Avon and Est�e Lauder after discovering the cosmetic giants are paying for animal testing.

The runch hour

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:26:47 -0500

More Londoners than ever are running in their lunch breaks to keep fit. Here is Jasmine Gardner's guide to getting started

CQC pushing through changes to inspection regime

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:03:51 -0500

A non-executive member of the Care Quality Commission has issued a warning about changes planned to its inspection regime. John Harwood is concerned that the changes are being made on the basis of a flawed consultation process. Speaking to the senior management team at a recent board meeting, he voiced concerns that the changes would force inspectors to focus on failure rather than trying to improve the...

Merseyside declares measles outbreak

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:52:44 -0500

The Health Protection Agency has declared a measles outbreak on Merseyside. There are 13 confirmed and 16 suspected cases ranging in age from nine months to adults aged in their 20s with four children and two adults so far requiring treatment in hospital. This compares to just one confirmed case on Merseyside in the first six weeks of 2011 and one in the corresponding period of 2010. Parents are now being urged t...

Nicki Minaj endorses Viva Glam for MAC

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:59:00 -0500

Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin are the latest faces of MAC's Viva Glam campaign

Need a check up? There's an app for that

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:30:48 -0500

The Department of Health is rolling out a scheme that will encourage patients to use mobile phone apps to monitor their health rather than visiting their GP or hospital. People with conditions such as cancer, diabetes, lung or heart problems, and women who are pregnant, will be asked to take daily measurements and text the results to a central computer system where they will be analysed. Within minutes,...

Families with disabled children lack support

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:21:48 -0500

Grant provider, the Family Fund, has found that more than one in three families caring for a child with a disability have not had a home visit from a professional worker. It questioned 500 families and found that 60% also said they lacked information on local, regional and national disability organisations while more than half of respondents could not access information on relevant grants. The charity said it pla...

Heart symptoms in women differ from men

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:19:17 -0500

The British Heart Foundation has warned that heart attacks can show different symptoms. It comes after a new study revealed that fewer women than men suffering from a heart attack appear to experience chest pain symptoms. However, while more men have heart attacks, women who have them under the age of 55 are more likely to die from one. BHF senior cardiac nurses Cathy Ross said a heart attack ...

Government not trusted over handling of NHS

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:16:28 -0500

A BBC Radio 5 poll has found that more than two-thirds of people "do not trust" the way the government is dealing with the health service.The online survey, which was carried out for the BBC by the independent company ComRes, showed one third of respondents did not trust any political party with the NHS.Labour received the highest number of votes for trust in taking care of the health service, with 37...

£7.3m awarded to brain damaged girl

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:14:26 -0500

Danielle Marshall, a 12-year-old girl who suffered brain damage after being treated at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage as a premature baby, has been awarded £7.3 million in damages.She was left with learning difficulties and the East and North Herts NHS Trust has admitted it was negligent in her care. The trust's chief executive Nick Carver, said: "The East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is pleased to h...

Manager at Swindon resigns prior to strike

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:12:46 -0500

An unnamed manager at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon has resigned ahead of a 24-hour strike by support workers. Porters, cleaners and domestic staff walked out over allegations of managerial bullying and harassment by contractor Carillion and plan further action. Carillion confirmed the resignation but said it was disappointed that strike action was going ahead despite talks being held with the GMB union, ...

Baby boomers at risk as hep C deaths rise

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:01:23 -0500

Hepatitis C is now responsible for more deaths in the United States than HIV/AIDS, according to new figures released by the government.The incidence of both hepatitis C and B has been on the increase in recent years, partly because many people carry the viruses for years without knowing that they have it.Figures for 1999-2007 released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Weight loss ‘twice as difficult as thought’

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:28:58 -0500

Losing weight is twice as difficult as official guidelines previously led slimmers to believe, research has shown, which is no doubt one of the reasons many people turn to slimming aids such as weight loss pills to help them shift the pounds. Advice on the NHS website stated that cutting down by 500 calories per....

TOWIE look: Transforming into an Essex Girl involves 8 hours of torture and �1,200

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:28:21 -0500

Outside, it is minus 2c, and I’m standing in the middle of a street in Essex wearing a tiny, skintight gold dress with seven-inch heels and sporting a dark brown tan that would make Dale Winton look peaky.

Wynyard Hall Spa: Treatment of the week

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:49:16 -0500

The new spa near Darlington, which opened in December, was built in the boathouse of the uber-grand porticoed Wynyard Hall - the home of Newcastle United's Sir John Hall.

The Organic Pharmacy celebrates 10th anniversary

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:06:00 -0500

The Organic Pharmacy is celebrating 10 years in the organic beauty industry with a daily giveaway throughout February

Trilogy lends a Helping Hand

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0500

Natural skincare brand Trilogy launch limited edition hand wash for charity

For the Yankees fans who have everything? Bronx Bombers to launch his-and-hers fragrances

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:09:08 -0500

Devoted Bronx Bombers fans will be able to douse themselves in the team's signature scent from April, when a perfume and after-shave is released.

Slimming pals ‘aid weight loss’

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:21:39 -0500

People aiming for weight loss are much more likely to hit their slimming goals if they befriend people with similar aims, new research has shown. A study found that overweight individuals were more likely to shift the pounds when supported by people with health targets in line with their own. Researchers from Brown University now....

Fashion world snubs sunbeds as agencies ban models from bronzing due to cancer fears

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:39:02 -0500

As part of Cancer Research initiative, Britain's top models have been banned from using sunbeds ahead of appearances on the catwalks at London Fashion Week.

Fashion Week hair masterclass

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:29:00 -0500

We're sending the Marie Claire beauty team on a catwalk hair masterclass on Tuesday 21st February with star stylist Michael Douglas. Michael will be recreating key trends for SS12 for Marie Claire and Silvikrin - and we need YOU to vote for the styles you'd like us to try out, here!

Trend for MALE polish on the rise as Seal, Cash Warren and Johnny Depp spotted with painted fingernails

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:07:45 -0500

Cash Warren, Seal and Johnny Depp have been pictured with lacquered nails in a rainbow of colour from canary yellow to French blue.

Liv Tyler turns pop star for new Givenchy perfume ad

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:30:00 -0500

Actress Liv Tyler performs INXS' Need You Tonight in a music video for Givenchy

Eating and drinking well boosts skin as well as weight loss

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:34:22 -0500

Eating a healthy diet is highly recommended for weight loss, but it will also boost appearance in other ways, one expert has underlined. Consultant dermatologist Dr Bav Shergill, of the Hove Skin Clinic, pointed out that eating a healthy diet makes the skin look great. Staying away from alcohol is imperative, he explains, as such....

Beauty confidential: Emergency face fixers... Learn how to banish panda eyes and conceal a cold sore - the A-list way

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:32:25 -0500

Forget surgery or Botox, you can hide hooded eyes, spots and wrinkles with make-up. All you need are the right products and the knowledge about how to apply them.

Weight loss all in the head?

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:33:04 -0500

A new discovery by scientists may lead to the development of drugs that could aid weight loss. Researchers at the University of Turku have found that obesity may be due to levels of brain glucose metabolism. It was found that people who were overweight and more prone to overeating had higher levels of brain glucose....

The perfect sit-up

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:23:59 -0500

The crunch, or sit-up, is a fundamental exercise, yet 99 per cent of people have never been taught to perform one properly

Big fat liars

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:15:19 -0500

When it comes to judging our weight and eating habits most of us exist on a diet of porkie pies. Jasmine Gardner looks at why we prefer to fool ourselves, while three writers agree to face the truth

Pregnant supermodel Molly Sims uses spanx to control changing figure

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:31:04 -0500

Pregnant model Molly Sims has revealed that she wears Spanx slimming underwear in an effort to control her newfound curves. The cover girl is four months pregnant, and has moaned: "I have seen fat deposit in places that I have never seen!' However, at the Safe House premiere in New York last night, Molly confessed....

Is Facebook good or bad for our health?

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:56:06 -0500

Dr Christian Jessen: Surprisingly, the latest advice about what is good for us does not involve a new exercise fad, a clever gadget or even a new superfood

Paul & Joe launch quirky cat-inspired collection

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:54:00 -0500

Paul and Joe Beaute celebrate 10th anniversary with launch of new cat-themed cosmetics collection

Morning after make-up

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:24:31 -0500

Throw away the wet wipes and embrace partied-out glamour, says Emma McCarthy

Slimming pills and lifestyle advice ‘effective for weight loss’

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:30:04 -0500

The next slimming aids could be anti-obesity drugs that scientists have said could be effective if mixed with lifestyle advice. University of Leicester researchers reviewed 94 previous studies, and found that the combination of slimming pills and lifestyle advice was effective when it came to lowering both body mass index and weight. Lifestyle advice by....

Miss Piggy launches collection with MAC

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0500

The Muppets star Miss Piggy launches her three-part capsule collection with MAC

Focus on positives in diet for weight loss

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:37:32 -0500

People attempting to reach a weight loss goal should think about what they are doing well in their diet rather than focusing on the negatives, one expert has noted. However, according to nutritionist Penny Crowther, being caught in this "perfection trap" can work against weight loss. She explains that people who set unrealistic goals tend....

The BAFTAs 2012: Beauty Moments

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:30:00 -0500

We've got the lowdown from stylist to the stars Charles Worthington on the evening's best looks

Lancome announces new face of foundation

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:42:00 -0500

Lancome's first ever Muslim model fights for change

REN Skincare launch first video

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:57:00 -0500

To celebrate their 11th year in the beauty business, REN Skincare have launched their first short film- and it's a raunchy one!

Emma Watson to launch Lancôme's latest collection at Selfridges

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:55:00 -0500

Emma Watson will be holding a meet and greet at Selfridges to launch Lancome's latest collection

Katy Perry given a glamorous mermaid makeover for ghd

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:19:00 -0500

GHD ambassador Katy Perry has launched the brand's first ever salon strength hairdryer

First look: Megan Fox's ice cool campaign for Armani Beauty

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:44:00 -0500

Transformers star Megan Fox goes all snow queen in latest Armani Beauty ads

Skin-tone nails are the new foundation

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:47:17 -0500

This season forgo last year's in-your-face acid brights in favour of chic nude shades, says Emma McCarthy

Mind the gaps

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:36:06 -0500

Banish the Hollywood Smile - natural-looking teeth with charming imperfections are top of our wish list now, says Jasmine Gardner

Vital signs: cutting down on crack sugarcane

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:20:33 -0500

Dr Christian Jessen: Sugar affects the brain like heroin - we must crack down

How to do the perfect press-up

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:03:40 -0500

Ten minutes: For those of you inspired by Michelle Obama's her elegantly toned arms and impressive technique - here's how to do the perfect press up

The invisible haircut that's turning heads

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:59:00 -0500

The latest trend is an invisible haircut that looks as if it hasn't seen a pair of scissors - not as simple as it sounds, says Kara Dolman

Markus Lupfer collaborates with Shu Uemura

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:55:00 -0500

Shu Uemura have collaborated with designer Markus Lupfer for their latest capsule collection

Roger&Gallet launch limited edition fragrance collection

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:28:00 -0500

Fragrance house Roger&Gallet have launched a limited edition collection based on Napoleon's favoured scent

The Body Shop launches new business ethics report

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:28:00 -0500

Ethics-driven brand The Body Shop has launched a new report urging other brands to act against workforce discrimination

Bourjois announces London Fashion Week pop-up

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:51:00 -0500

Bourjois are set to stage their first event to coincide with the start of London Fashion Week

WIN a box full of Benefit make-up goodies!

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:45:00 -0500

WIN a box of 'Get Glam' Benefit make-up goodies from Diet Coke, including the new They're Real mascara and the Porefessional. Find out how you could win...

Jo Malone appoints new style editor

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:17:00 -0500

Stylist Charlotte Stockdale has joined forces with beauty brand Jo Malone

BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL: Hollywood's beauty hall of fame

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:20:23 -0500

We ask make-up artist Paul Gooch and celebrity hairdresser Charles Worthington to pick their favourite ever film looks.

We need to man up to avoid sterility

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:15:45 -0500

Dr Christian Jessen: A story on a potential new type of male contraception has caused much mirth this week

Blemish balm mania: the ultimate all-in-one

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:50 -0500

It's the ultimate convenience - an all-in-one blemish balm that will save time, money and your skin, says Bella Blissett

Respect the niggle

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:46:14 -0500

Ten minutes: Yep, London Marathon time is fast approaching. If you're taking part you'll be well into your training by now, if you're not, you should be if you want to finish faster than the two guys running in the pantomime cow suit

Rubber beauty: latex cosmetics

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:34:16 -0500

Lady Gaga's crazy PVC and latex costumes are not just influencing fashion designers, says Emma McCarthy. Top make-up brands are also getting in on the trend

Glow in the dark brains: the latest breakthrough treatments

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:41:42 -0500

Nintendo eye cures, electric shock cancer therapy and fat-busting pills. These are just a few of London's latest breakthrough medical treatments, says Sophie Goodchild

As Vogue declares hair curlers are the height of fashion, a cautionary tale from Amanda Platell

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:52:54 -0500

Amanda Platell's mother warned her to never let her husband see her with curlers in. Obviously the wisdom required for a happy and enduring marriage as her mother's lasted 64 years while her own lasted four.

Lengthening our locks changed our lives! Four women reveal how they found happiness in their HAIR extensions

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:32:11 -0500

Once the preserve of WAGS and glamour models, hair extensions have grown up. Here, five women with very different reasons for wanting extensions take the plunge.

Beauty confidential: Wave your beauty worries goodbye

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:59:08 -0500

From achieving a winter glow to how to plump your lips safely, January has brought with it a whole host of new beauty dilemmas. Here, Elsa McAlonan asks the experts to solve your cosmetic concerns:

Beauty confidential: Spring clean your beauty kit

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:32:20 -0500

We are only three weeks into 2012 and there’s already a host of new products. But before you buy anything new, it makes sense to clear the clutter first.

Duck out of quack nutrition

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:23:15 -0500

Vital signs: With serious illness desperation leads to vulnerability, and this is where the cowboys come in, promising the world, charging lots, but delivering little

Naked beauty: super natural solutions

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:31 -0500

What nobody wants in January is to look as if they're going out - or indeed that they have been out the night before. This is the month to stay home and look fresh-faced. For skin and make-up that means scrubbing up

Lady Gaga to Kate Middleton: Liz Jones on the most iconic outfits of 2011

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:35:55 -0500

From film premiers to state dinners, Liz Jones gives her lowdown of where the stars made their most fashionable outings in 2011 and what they were wearing.

Accessorise all areas: Three perfect party outfits

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 17:54:44 -0500

We show you what jewellery, bags and shoes to wear to create three perfect outfits.

Produced for �60 in an East End factory, the Posh frocks stars snap up for �1,500

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:00:15 -0500

Her designer frocks have won plaudits on the Paris and Milan catwalks and found favour with the most glittering celebrities.

Sharpen those elbows! It's bargain time... Our pick of the best Christmas Eve deals

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:14:36 -0500

From Kylie Minogue's Darling Perfume to the BlackBerry playbook, we've compiled a list of the best bargains to give you a head start to the Christmas Eve mayhem...

Cheryl Cole Stylistpick shoppers demand refund after buying 'faulty' heels

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:45:18 -0500

Stylistpick, the brand Cheryl collaborated with on the range, was made aware of the issue and received numerous complaints, forcing the company to send out an email.

Kate Middleton: Duchess of Cambridge and the secrets of a Chelsea blow-dry

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 03:09:46 -0500

This week, visiting a London homeless shelter with Prince William, Kate wore a daringly figure-hugging Ralph Lauren sweater dress — but all eyes were on her luxuriant chestnut locks, cascading into big, shiny, bouncy curls worthy of a L’Oreal advert.

Body language cues every politician (and voter) should know

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:13:14 -0400

Excellent communication skills are among the most sought-after talents, especially for politicians. To be a good communicator, though, it’s important to know that you should not only be an eloquent speaker — that’s a given — but you should also … Continue reading →

Skin Care and Hair Removal Center Serving Canton and Ann Arbor Offers Specials

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:12:18 -0400

Ann Arbor Dermatology is offering exclusive promotions on popular treatments like injectable fillers, BOTOX® Cosmetic, and laser hair removal at their Canton area practice. Ann Arbor, MI (PRWEB) August 17, 2011 Ann Arbor Dermatology (http://www.annarbordermatology.com/), a practice that treats a … Continue reading →

Safety of Army body armor in doubt, report finds

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:12:50 -0400

(AP) Updated at 3:15 p.m. ET WASHINGTON – The Army improperly tested new bullet-blocking plates for body armor and cannot be certain that 5 million pieces of the critical battlefield equipment meet the standards to protect U.S. troops, the Defense … Continue reading →

A Professional Regimen for Acne and Anti-Aging: "Skincare-News" Reviews MD Formulations

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:12:48 -0400

SACRAMENTO, CA–(Marketwire – Aug 17, 2011) – Looking for a gentle but effective solution to wrinkles, fine lines and acne? MD Formulations offers products made with potent ingredients like glycolic acid and antioxidants, designed to improve aging complexions and defend … Continue reading →

New York Laser & Skin Care now offers Pelleve System to combat wrinkles

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:12:17 -0400

Leading dermatologist Dr. Arielle Kauvar announces that her practice, New York Laser Skin Care, now offers the newest generation of the Pelleve™ Wrinkle Reduction System with the new GlideSafe™ Handpieces. The Pelleve System from Ellman International provides a revolutionary skin-tightening … Continue reading →