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A Doll of One's Own: Mattel Rolls Out New Black Barbies
Mattel has launched some new black Barbie dolls, and they're getting praised and dissed in equal measure. Grace, Kara, and Trichelle, created by Stacy McBride-Irby to give her daughter and other African-American girls dolls that resemble them, have been criticized by some for not being "black enough."
"I love the black Barbie.
Good Hair: A Funny, Informative Doc For Everyone
Chris Rock's first shot at a documentary was spurred on by a simple question his daughter asked: "Daddy, why don't I have good hair?" Good Hair is Rock's quest to find out what that is, and why we — men and women, black and white — care so much.
It's not a race relations angle as much as the trailer makes it seem, but rather an investigation into the phenomenon his two young daughters are growing up into: that straight European hair is what's desirable, beautiful, and worth lots of money and pain to get.
Good Hair Has a Greater Point
If you've ever felt as though you'll look bad unless you straighten your hair, get highlights, go blonde, get a perm, or cover your grays, you should see Good Hair. If you care about the effects narrow normative beauty ideals have on the people around you and the larger world, you should see it. Heck, if you've ever felt like you "needed" to do anything to be attractive or accepted, you should see it.
London Fashion Week, Spring 2010: Twenty8Twelve
There has been a lot of hype surrounding the Twenty8Twelve catwalk shows since they began last season. Spring 2010 was no exception with an impressive front row boasting Anna Wintour, Alexa Chung (maybe she scored herself a future Vogue cover?), Pixie and Peaches Geldof and Leigh Lezark. Much like Topshop Unique, the soundtrack to this show was early '90s grunge and this was definitely reflected on the catwalk.
Why Are We So Interested in Michelle Obama's Hair?
The Obama family enjoyed a country-music concert last night, but today's buzz is less about the performance and more about First Lady Michelle Obama's hairstyle. Paying attention to her appearance is nothing new, of course. During last year's campaign, Mrs. Obama became a style icon, inspiring women with her blend of designer dresses and J.
Breast cancer
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Prevention and Lifestyle Fa...
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Prognosis
- Treatment
- Surgery
- Radiation
- Medications
- Chemotherapy
- Hormone Therapy
- Resources
- References
- In September 2007, Evista (raloxifene) was approved for prevention of breast cancer in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, and postmenopausal women at high risk for invasive breast cancer. Raloxifene and tamoxifen are the only two drugs approved for breast cancer prevention in high-risk women.
- In March 2007, lapatinib (Tykerb) was approved in combination with capecitabine (Xeloda) for treatment of advanced HER2-positive breast cancer.
- In November 2006, trastuzumab (Herceptin) was approved for treatment of early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer. Trastuzumab is also approved for advanced HER2-positive breast cancer.
- The American College of Physicians’ 2007 guidelines recommend that women with a low risk for breast cancer talk to their doctor before starting to have mammogram screening at age 40.
Coronary artery disease
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Prognosis
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Managing Heart Disease
- Anti-Clotting Medications...
- Other Medications
- Surgery
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graf...
- Angioplasty and Stents
- Other Treatments
- Resources
- References
- Stents coated with drugs may have a slightly higher risk of causing blood clots than bare metal stents, according to FDA meetings held in late 2006.
Systemic lupus erythematosus
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Treatment for Cutaneous and...
- Treatment for Severe SLE...
- Lifestyle Changes
- Resources
- References
Weight control and diet
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Biological and Medical Caus...
- Cultural and Emotional Caus...
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Weight Loss and Maintenance...
- Weight Management
- Medications
- Other Treatments
- Resources
- References
- Cancer prevention guidelines from the American Cancer Society stress the importance of maintaining a healthy weight throughout life. A healthy weight is even more important than eating specific healthy foods, when it comes to cancer prevention.
- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to buy a product known as the "Brazilian diet pill." This product is labeled as a dietary supplement, but contains several chemicals found in powerful prescription drugs.
Trend Alert: Long and Straight At the 2009 BET Awards
Last night at the 2009 BET Awards in Los Angeles, tons of celebrities came out in support their favourite African American singers and entertainers. The red carpet sparkled with jewels, funky dresses and stunning hair and makeup styles. Among the many curly and outrageous looks from the evening, there was also a bevvy of sleek, straight and classic hairstyles that we saw on ladies like Tyra Banks, Ciara and Keke Palmer.
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