Both real and virtual colonoscopies work: report

News  |  uk.reuters.com | Sep 17, 2008

By Gene Emery BOSTON (Reuters) - Doctors who perform colonoscopies should not be worried that they may lose business to so-called virtual colonoscopies, despite reports that both approaches work equally

http://uk.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUKN1728081720080917?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews

Move Moisture Where You Need It With Aquacurrentâ„¢ Science

News  |  simplefeed.pg.com | Sep 12, 2008

Harness the properties of water! Discover Aquacurrent Science with products to help you stay moisturized from head to toe.

http://simplefeed.pg.com/rsrc/link/_/move_moisture_where_you_need_it_with_aquacurrent_727173260?f=eddff220-01dd-11dd-2ebb-00001a1a9134

WellSpring expands consumer health care product line

News  |  feeds.bizjournals.com | Sep 3, 2008

WellSpring Pharmaceutical Corp. said it has bought several over-the-counter consumer drug products from the consumer health care division of McNeil PPC Inc.

http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~r/vertical_36/~3/382540236/daily25.html

Consumer Drug Advertising Not Always Effective

News  |  www.medpagetoday.com | Sep 3, 2008

BOSTON -- Advertising prescription drugs to consumers is a hit-or-miss proposition, researchers here said.

http://www.medpagetoday.com/ProductAlert/Prescriptions/tb/10724

WellSpring Pharmaceutical Corp. Acquires Consumer Product Brands from McNeil Consumer Healthcare -- Deal Enhances US and Canadian Pharmaceutical Business

Press Release  |  www.prnewswire.com | Sep 2, 2008

Robert A. Vukovich, WellSpring's President and CEO. "Having marketed OTC products in Canada for many years, our experience in growing this pharmaceutical category should prove to be very beneficial.

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/09-02-2008/0004876935&EDATE=

From BBC Health

News  |  www.bbc.co.uk | Aug 29, 2008

IBS is the most common gut condition and affects one in five people at some time, mostly people aged between 25 and 45. Women are more often affected than men.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/health/conditions/ibs1.shtml

Try Metamucil® Pink Lemonade

News  |  www.metamucil.com | Aug 27, 2008

Metamucil Pink Lemonade is a new delicious way to help lower your cholesterol and add fiber to your diet.

http://www.metamucil.com/metamucil-pink-lemonade.shtml?src=edsRSS

Gum weight loss warning

News  |  news.bbc.co.uk | Jan 11, 2008

Too much "sugar-free" chewing gum can lead to severe weight loss and diarrhoea, doctors warn.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7180800.stm

australiandoctor.com.au

News  |  www.australiandoctor.com.au

One of my favourite cartoons shows a dozen travelling salesmen surrounded by stacks of packing cases. “Gentlemen”, their boss tells them, “we have 1000 prams and 2000 baby bottles in stock. Go forth and create some demand!”.

http://www.australiandoctor.com.au/news/fd/0c059efd.asp

Bulimia: A Dangerous Cycle of Self-Deception and Shame - Psychologist 4therapy.com

However, like individuals with anorexia, they may fear gaining weight, desire to lose weight, and feel intensely dissatisfied with their bodies. People with bulimia often perform the behaviors in secrecy, feeling disgusted and ashamed when they binge, yet relieved once they purge.

http://www.4therapy.com/consumer/conditions/article/7365/220/Bulimia%3A+A+Dangerous+Cycle+of+Self-Deception+and+Shame