Monthly Archives: April 2010

A recent study of 581 breast cancer patients has revealed inequalities correlated with race and health insurance coverage. According to the research, black women have to wait longer for breast cancer treatment and diagnosis, regardless of their health insurance coverage.  … Continue reading

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This story from CNN documents the increasing number of cosmetic procedures being performed in Iraq. As violence in the region subsides, Iraqi women have begun to seek cosmetic enhancement with greater frequency. “It does seem that cosmetic surgery is on … Continue reading

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FDA warnings were issued to several med-spas last week (including one here in Indiana) regarding claims made about the safety and effectiveness of lipodissolve. With an injection of certain chemicals (phosphatidylcholine, deoxycholate, and others) lipodissolve is said to remove areas … Continue reading

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