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ATLANTA – More bystanders are willing to attempt CPR if an emergency dispatcher gives them firm and direct instructions — especially if they can just press on the chest and skip the mouth-to-mouth, according to new research.
The two new studies conclude that “hands-only” chest compression is enough to save a life. They are the largest [...]
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – For weight-loss surgery, "Centers of Excellence" may not be any safer than their undistinguished peers, a study of 25 Michigan hospitals suggests.
Yet the overall rate of serious complications — less than three percent — was "relatively low," the new report said.
The findings, which appear in the Journal of [...]
If you are contemplating heading to your local beauty salon but do not know where to start when it comes to what procedures to get done, you should know what’s available first. You probably know that getting your hair styled and makeup done professionally are two major options at such places, but you should consider [...]
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The phone rang at 2 p.m. It was my daughter Ana, calling from her after-school program. “Tiera and Mia won’t play with me,” she wailed. “Come get me.” I felt a giant tug on my heartstrings. Of course, I’d go right over—and give those two an earful on the way out! Then I stopped.
What message [...]
It’s a little-known fact that women shaving their underarms and legs didn’t become a social norm until the first part of the 20th century. Since then, men and women have come up with some fascinating ways to perform body hair removal. The razor was the first method women used, and still one of the most [...]
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MONDAY, July 12 — A large number of weight-loss supplements don't appear to work any better than placebos (or fake supplements) at helping people shed pounds, a new study has found.
German researchers tested placebos against weight-loss supplements that are popular in Europe. The supplements were touted as having these [...]
Hairstyles can define and create a style in one easy step and while this is great if you get it right, it is disastrous if you get it wrong. It’s safe to say that most people suit their natural hair colour so if you want to give it a lift or create some drama, this [...]
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Doing your own makeup can be daunting and challenging. Nevertheless, the worst of all, it is time-consuming. Just imagine the time we spend in front of the mirror in applying our makeup. It is longer than it takes us to take a bath. So is it doomsday if we are on a hurry and have [...]
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