A new study shows that consumers who regularly use Facebook as a social networking tool are happier and feel more connected when they do so. 

The love of chocolate is a worldwide phenomenon that appears to entice most everyone. Many of us love when studies show that chocolate actually has health benefits. 

According to the Orange County Register the new nationally syndicated show The Revolution will feature a resident from Orange County as a guest. 

Allergan has had its share of lawsuits over the years specifically related to Botox and complications patients allege they suffered as a result of the injections. Closing arguments were presented this week for one of the most recent Botox lawsuits.

Valentine's Day is an excellent time for people to recognize heart disease and the havoc it wreaks on the US population. 

Photoshop and other retouching software packages have come under fire in recent years especially when they're used for the purpose of advertising. 

Most women are exposed to thousands of pictures over a lifetime of women with high heels and long legs. It is become one of the standards of beauty. 

The obesity epidemic in America has put diabetes front and center as a potential risk for many Americans. According to a recent ABC news story Alec Baldwin joined the ranks of those diagnosed as prediabetic. 

It is quite amusing here in Southern California when celebrities feel the need to justify methods used to maintain their good looks and youthful appearance. 

In this economy more and more women have found their financial security in opening their own businesses. While this is the fulfillment of the American dream for many women it does not come without cost.

The popular Brazilian blowout product shot to popularity mostly due to celebrity endorsements. A cloud with talk of unsafe chemicals haunted the product for the past year or so. Now the FTC has made it official the chemicals are dangerous and customers must be warned

Cosmetic companies have made every effort to attract the baby boomer population with promises to reduce and/or eliminate wrinkles. This promise is enough to cause patients to at least investigate the products. 

The obesity epidemic in the United States continues to dominate headlines. A recent Los Angeles Times story raises the question whether or not you can trust your doctor to tell you the truth about your weight.

Longer hours are part of the economic landscape for most Americans. A recent study in the Los Angeles Times reported that people who worked over 11.5 hours were likely to suffer depression and other illnesses. 

January and February are among the months with the highest risk for contracting the pesky flu. As most people know when it goes untreated it can be not just miserable but deadly. 

Organic and natural herbs and supplements have  mass appeal for those who believe in natural enhancements. When the products promise to increase sexual desire that makes them even more appealing.

The concept of energy healing goes back thousands of years and is rooted in Asian history. The US government funded a study to determine if energy healing could relieve fatigue felt by many breast cancer patients.

Thanks to television and the Internet patients are now bombarded with so much information concerning breast augmentation that it becomes easy to forget that each patient is an individual and that the doctor’s recommendation is based on his thorough examination of the patient. 

For most of us the term drifter conjures up the idea that a person has no home of their own. According to a recent industry article a drifter can also be a cosmetic surgeon with no permanent practice location. 

Many people look for solutions to inactivity that is inevitable with a desk type of job. A new solution combines a treadmill and a working desk.

As the aging process takes hold of all of us we look at different parts of our body and wonder why they look so different.

Many people fear becoming less mobile as they age.  Most runners dread getting older if it means they have to stop running.

When struggling for news it is not uncommon to see hype built around what happens in a very small segment of the population. The hype around butt augmentation is one of them.

Most of us are familiar with the term irritable bowel syndrome.  A recent study concluded that the risks of developing it are less for those of us who live in sunny states.

We expect athletes to be strong and to be in enviable physical shape. When  they get older and put on weight it seems they turn to diet programs and products.

In the critical world of Hollywood and leading lady movie roles Meryl Streep dominates the category by carrying the title working actress. According to a recent Orange County register blog post she was not so sure that she would be working after 40 years of age. 

I It is very hard to believe in this day and age that anyone would consider having plastic surgery with full knowledge that the plastic surgeon is not licensed. But,it still happens here in the United States, where you would expect it to happen the least.

Mariah Carey appears to be the latest celebrity diet spokesperson under the critical eye of a public that doubts her weight loss is without cosmetic body contouring procedures.

They say that the mind is a powerful part of everything that we do. According to recent article the brain has a lot more to do with our success in dieting then we give it credit for.

Bethenny Frankel has made a successful career helping women take the stress out of staying thin, healthy, and enjoying life.

As America struggles with the obesity epidemic finding the source seems to be an important  component to finding a cure.

You do not have to look very far to find someone who has suffered a hangover. As the new year approaches many expect to join the ranks of sufferers.

January is the diet month of the year. Cloaked in New Year's resolutions marketing companies live for this month.

The beginning of the year predictably has the most number of weight loss ads. The most common resolution is to lose weight for the New Year. But, what about those who have lost the weight and managed to keep weight off? What should their New Year's resolution be? 

Patients, who have plastic surgery, sometimes neglect to protect their investment. After surgery, it is imperative for patients to follow a good exercise regimen as well as a balanced diet.  Some patients consider their surgery to be the final decision rather than a process. Plastic surgery procedures can provide a dramatic difference; however, in most every case a diligent follow-up routine is required for the best long-term results. 

As we approached the last week of the year, it is the perfect time to reflect upon what is important not only to our lives physically, but also to our appearance. Of course with each passing year we age and it is impossible to ignore the signs of aging as time progresses. 

It is not surprising that the wealthiest countries have a larger percentage of obesity in their population.

pThe recent reports of possible danger from ruptured silicone implants in France is not likely to be an issue in the United States.

Hollywood celebrities have known what a recent study has just proven. Facial rejuvenation is most appealing when performed early in the aging process.

Young women have utilized different sources of reproductive services for many years. A new study says the number of women seeking these services is declining. 

It seems as though 20 years ago you never heard the word obesity.The truth is, the behaviors of the past have led to the obesity epidemic of today.

The fear of weight gain after massive weight loss is not only a common fear it is legitimate.

If you have been married a while it is not uncommon to feel as though you are sick of your spouse. A Los Angeles Times article looks at a study that finds that your marriage could really be affecting your health.

The holidays are an expected time for family gatherings and unfortunately weight gain.

This time a year most of the publications have last-minute gift ideas that include everything from what you can pick up at the drugstore to gift certificates for your favorite restaurants.

The concept of reinventing your life versus starting over after 50 can be exhilarating.

The quest to find the next effective weight loss drug available by prescription is a long road. Many drugs are submitted for approval, and many drugs are rejected by the FDA.

Modern conveniences have put most everything we could ever want right at our fingertips. Some say the price is obesity.

The advantages of beauty are indisputable whether we look at them scientifically or socially.

The national department store chain H & M recently admitted that they use computer-generated models for their advertising and catalog according to a recent online article.

Could it be that people with a jittery high strung nervous system are more likely to succeed in weight loss programs? A small study out of Australia says that it may in fact be so.

High blood glucose is usually associated with diabetes. A recent study showed that it also can make you look older than your real age.

Temptation is something we all struggle with. Avoiding temptation seems more difficult when it is happening to you. According to a recent article in Psychology Today being proactive about avoiding temptation helps us to be much more successful.

 Retouching photos used to be the  fading out of a blemish here and there. It has now  become widely accepted in the photography world. 

It appears as though the measure of what Americans consider fat ,or a person's" ideal "body weight has changed over the years.

Snacking has become an American pastime as common as the meal.

While a good night sleep and  pleasant dreams make us feel good, there is new evidence that it also makes us healthier.

Rhinoplasty is both a medical reconstructive and cosmetic procedure.

Research shows that letting off a string of expletives when in pain can actually help to reduce the pain. A closer look at the research shows it only works when cursing is not a frequent habit.

Keeping up with the reports concerning the benefits and drawbacks of drinking alcohol can be dizzying. While some reports tout the benefits others warn of deadly long-term effects.

There is a term for going to work while sick called presenteeism; the opposite of absenteeism. Going to work sick comes at a cost to the employee, the department, and the entire company.

It is quite curious when Gloria Steinem, also known as the "mother of feminism" decides to speak against cosmetic plastic surgery. This of course draws media attention and media attention helps to create influence.

Anyone who drives and lives in California remembers a few years ago when the hands-free law went into effect. For most of us it meant buying a Bluetooth or the more popular brand Jawbone so that we could be hands-free yet talk freely on our smart phones.

New findings to be presented at the American Heart Association annual meeting in Orlando, Fla. show an increase risk for women who have low levels of vitamin D.

It has long been known that exercise benefits the health both physically and mentally. Recently a new study showed this to be especially true among women.

People who suffer from migraine headaches not only find them painful but in some cases debilitating. For some it is impossible to continue everyday activities until the migraine has subsided.

The reality that obesity is commonly a family issue has begun to sink in across the country.

Reducing the amount of salt in your diet is much more difficult than one would think.

Many things have changed over the last decade.One of the most evident is that women are waiting longer to have children and therefore much more open and willing to consider plastic surgery including facelift.

Enjoying the golden years together may mean more now than ever before. Gone are the days when women and men were supposed to grow old gracefully and embrace their wrinkles.Patients in growing numbers are realizing that growing older doesn't mean that they need to look old.

In these busy times it is easy to feel overwhelmed, worn down and without energy. A recent MSN health article highlighted tips to help energize even the most worn down person. 

Patients who are diagnosed with diabetes are sometimes made to feel as though they have done something wrong. It is now becoming known that patients are feeling guilty and responsible for their diabetes diagnosis. 

As we approach the flu season there will be many people sniffling, coughing, and sneezing. The big decision becomes should they go to work or stay at home and try to feel better. According to a recent online article on the grindstone the writer shared her view. 

Commuting to work is very much a part of the lives of many in the Los Angeles area. A new study says that commuting could have very bad consequences when it comes to our health.

Aging patients, especially women are at risk of health issues with their thyroid. According to a recent online article people who are using what they think are natural supplements may actually be causing more harm than good.  

There has been a lot of hype about the importance of baby boomers to the plastic surgery market. A recent online industry article referenced a  Los Angeles Times article highlighting  the fact that Generation X( who are in their 40s) are very much a part of the plastic surgery market as well.  Many from this generation feel that the pressure to appear young is more prevalent today than ever before.

It turns out that your mother’s advice to drink plenty of water to stay healthy may actually have merit.  

It is quite difficult to maintain a positive attitude with information overload a 24-hour occurrence. A recent Reader’s Digest article offered some helpful tips on maintaining a healthy and positive attitude. According to the article no matter how hard things become, there are ways to approach your situation that can make it less burdensome. 

Aging does not have to be an unpleasant experience.  A recent industry online article pointed out the reasons our attitude towards aging have so much to do with how we feel and our level of self-esteem. Vivian Diller, a psychologist, former model and dancer as well as the co-author of the book “Face It: What Women Really Feel as Their Looks Change,” discussed the many ways women cope with getting older. 

The abuse of prescription pain medications has become fairly common as far as media coverage is concerned. According to ABC newsVicodin and other narcotic pain medications from the schedule 3 class are under review to be moved to a more tightly controlled schedule 2 class.

America has labeled itself the melting pot and Los Angeles is known as a city of cultural diversity. Perhaps, that is why an exhibit called ”Beauty CULTure” on display here is such a treat.  According to CNN correspondent Alana Dawson, our beauty icons have become more diverse, a topic she wrote about after visiting the “Beauty CULTure” — an exhibit of more than 170 images by renowned photographers at the Annenberg Space in L.A. 

Consumers are notorious for hoping to find easy solutions to complex problems. Post pregnancy bloating and excess abdominal skin is a common problem for new mothers.  According to a recent ABC news story a new garment promises to return a woman to her prepregnancy figure.

The economy has finally shed some attention on plastic surgery and unqualified doctors performing surgical procedures. According to the Los Angeles Times the woman who is being highlighted in the new American Society of Plastic Surgeons campaign against unqualified doctors performing plastic surgery, is from California. 

Bullying is not a new for children.  Although, there has been a lot of media attention on the subject lately.  A recent ABC news story told of a young 13-year-old girl whose parents allowed her to have a rhinoplasty procedure following taunts and teasing on Facebook. 

For the majority of Americans who go to work, staying healthy is a challenge.  A recent online health magazine pointed to three healthy tips for workers.  The first was surprisingly, to brush your teeth after drinking  your morning cup of coffee. 

As women age certain health risk are increased.  One disease women should be concerned about is heart disease.  Many call it the silent killer. 

The cost of obesity is tallied in the media quite often.  But ,few people think about the additional cost to buy healthier foods. According to an online women’s magazine health food can sometimes cost more than four times as much as junk food. 

We love good health news that includes chocolate as a plus in our diet. A recent Swedish study found a link between preventing stokes and adding chocolate to a woman’s diet. The findings, released today, appear in the Oct. 18 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 

A new law signed by the governor is designed to protect patients who are having surgery in outpatient surgery centers. The new law will require that the surgery centers are inspected regularly and are subject to surprise visits. 

When celebrities have plastic surgery( and admit it) it seems to capture the attention of the media. Sharon Osbourne was no exception when she announced that her absence from her talk show was due to breast implants removal. 

With the obesity epidemic front and center for so many health focused media outlets, it was big news to see that a recent study actually  pointed to the health benefits of liposuction. 

  No it is not out of a science fiction novel. According to an industry online publication scientists in Australia are studying the regeneration of tails on alligators to determine if the same ability can be mimicked for patients who have had a mastectomy. 

In the world of easy access and do-it-yourself benefits it is not very surprising that Botox has become the new at home consumer craze. Available over the Internet it is very enticing and seems easy when compared to diabetic who inject on a daily basis. 

It would be difficult to find any positive information concerning the smoking of cigarettes.  Now a new report finds that there is proof tobacco companies knew of the danger from high levels of radiation without disclosing  it to the public. 

As women age medical professionals recommend regular exercise and a healthy diet to improve longevity and quality of life. A new study says that moderate exercise can be extremely beneficial without the added stress and intensity of a new work out regimen.

A local woman was recently highlighted in a CBS Los Angeles news story because of her passion and commitment to a product that she created in response to her mother’s death from skin cancer. The need to wear sunscreen on a daily basis is the consensus of the majority of the medical community as well as those in the beauty industry.

Who would have thought that kicking the bad habit of smoking would merge with the popularity of social media? USC recentlyreleased the results of research which shows that the mobile media applications designed to help people stop smoking really do produce better results than just quitting alone. 

The shape of the face can be very instrumental in determining how a person feels about their appearance.  People who have with they feel is an elongated  facial structure because of a large chin can be very dissatisfied with their face. F

Fads come and go and it is likely that the concept of putting new dimples on your face is a fad.  In plastic surgery  staying current with trends both medical and non-medical is a very important part of helping patients to understand choices that are best for them long-term

The hot news right now is that liposuction may in fact have health benefits instead of just cosmetic benefits. This is huge,and is set to be presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons conference in Denver this Sunday.  

In our society talking about weight has become the new white elephant in the room.  According to a recent report parents don’t even like to talk about it to their children.  The politically correct politeness of not talking about it doesn’t change the fact that it is a huge problem( no pun intended) in our society

There is no doubt that Americans are living longer. Part of the reason is the improvement in our diets.  A recent study looked at the possibility of certain proteins extending our diets. 

A new study claims that obese people have a difficult time controlling real food impulses. Their uncontrollable urges are suspected to the be reason behind their obesity.

Women in today’s society have multiple roles and many responsibilities. It can be very stressful for women balancing life at home and their career. Recently a study found that stress is a huge factor in the reported new  cases of breast cancer.

A disturbing report recently stated that OB/GYN guidelines were largely based on opinion and therefore inconsistent.  For women, this is a disturbing report because it casts a shadow of doubt on everything they are being told from their doctor. 

Our culture has known for many years that  obesity is costly not only to our health but also to our pocketbook. It is well documented that loosing weight to achieve a stable and healthy weight improves a person health.  

Thanks to the power of advertising most Americans are familiar with restless leg syndrome.It can be debilitating for some people, and a new study has linked a different but similar condition, active leg syndrome to heart problems.  Patients who suffer from active leg syndrome could also  suffer from obesity or other obesity related illness.

Men can be very sensitive when it concerns their sexual health.  A new study found that erectile dysfunction could be less of an issue for men with a healthy and active lifestyle.  For men, just as it is for women; how they feel can be directly related to their appearance.

Consumers seem to be anxious to try new health and wellness drinks, and supplements with little or no solid testing behind them. From a marketing perspective if a celebrity is tied to product, it seems to generate even more sales quickly.

Lack of sleep is fairly common these days. Many people take prescription medication to help them fall asleep on a nightly basis (even though this is not recommended). A recent study found that the obsession with technology and gadgets could be the reason for many Americans getting less than the recommended amount of sleep.

The old adage that laughter is the best medicine  is true according to a recent report. The report highlights the benefits of laughter and heart health. Dr. O’Toole explains to patients who are concerned with what are commonly known as laugh lines, that cosmetic surgery procedures are available that will not only treat the laugh lines, but also create a smoother and more youthful looking face. 

The past few decades in the United States has been marked by a considerable reduction in the number of people who smoke. Research has shown that secondhand smoke is also harmful and as a result smoking has been banned from most public places, especially in California. But, smoking in one’s own home is still permitted. 

The overuse of antibiotics has been a global concern for years, especially in the treatment of children. The fear is that bacterial will become resistant when so many patients use antibiotics on a regular basis. Dr. O’Toole  explains to patients who are having surgery that antibiotics are prescribed primarily as a precautionary measure against infection. For breast augmentation patients, the concern is also that the body may reject the implants as a foreign body which can cause not only infection but also capsular contracture. 

Anyone who has been to a public gathering recently will confirm that soda is still very much a public favorite. The amount of sugar in these drinks vary from a lot… to a whole lot. Of greatest concern is the fact that sugary drinks are likely to add pounds to the waist line

After 40 years of age looking for eyesight options is inevitable. Unfortunately it is easy to overlook the appearance of the eyes. Many patients experience droopy eyelids and bags beneath eyes.For women the droopy eyelid not only interferes with vision it can also cause a problem with creasing in the eyeshadow makeup that women wear. 

We have heard for years that chocolate is good for your heart. Now another study confirms it yet again. No one advises that people consume unlimited amounts. As a matter of fact this study states that there is no proven correct dosage so moderation is the recommendation.

Acne is not just a teen issue.Many pre-and post menopausal  women have unexplained bouts with acne. There are many over-the-counter and medical grade  skin care products offered for the treatment of acne. Dr. O’Toole explains to his patients that while there are  products available they will work with varying degrees of effewctiveness. 

If the new study is correct and half of all adults by 2030 are obese, then plastic surgery as we know it will have a different type of patient. Currently breast augmentation remains the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure followed by liposuction. 

 A new study found the trial and error was effective for older adults. This is not the case when it comes to plastic surgery. Dr. O’Toole stresses to his patients especially those who are older that plastic surgery procedures can have many irreversible consequences.

 Antibiotic use has skyrocketed over the years. A new research study looks at the correlation between obesity rates and the use of antibiotics. Often patients have the idea that antibiotics are not a very important part of their post surgical instructions.

 Medicine and health care have changed dramatically over the years. The access to medical information has become much easier. Prescription drugs are advertised virtually every where.

 There is a concern among Californians that Hookah use has become more popular and widely used among young adults. Although proponents say that the product is harmless medical officials say that it carries the same dangers as smoking tobacco.

 Most are not surprised that tobacco companies are not anxious to put graphic pictures of damage from smoking on their packaging. Patients are rarely able to escape the premature aging that come as a result of smoking

 Fitness trends and styles are always hot in LA. The recent trade show for fitness showed the overwhelming favorite to be dance for fitness.

 It has been a long-held belief that a glass of wine or a nice stiff drink is just the thing to give a person a great night of sleep. A new report disputes that belief.

Many people are guilty of eating when they are not hungry. This results in consuming unnecessary calories, which leads to weight gain. Often people are distracted and are not conscious about how much they have eaten. Patients who have successfully lost weight and kept it off have generally become disciplined eaters

 Bullying on the playgrounds gets a lot of press these days. Most of us remember it as a part of life. Unfortunately, for some young people being teased can become more serious and escalate to bullying. Patients who consult with Dr. O’Toole concerning otoplasty or gynecomastia were often bullied and teased.

 Most women can relate to the uncomfortable look and feel of a bloated stomach along with constipation. Not only is it uncomfortable it is embarrassing for many to talk about. Wardrobe choices can be severely limited when the stomach protrudes. But, what if it is not bloating or constipation? Could it be unwanted fat in the lower abdomen

Sleeping disorders specifically problems breathing while asleep are a concern for many people. Beside the life threatening implications sleep deprivation can also be an issue. Some patients do not have a sleep disorder but rather nasal obstruction which causes difficulty breathing. In some cases insurance may not cover correcting the issue which often leads the patient to consult with Dr. O’Toole.

 As new information becomes available one study reports that a brow lift may actually help prevent migraine headaches. Of note Botox has been reported as effective for this use for quite some time.

 The effects of dieting beyond losing weight can be very damaging. This not only applies to your health but also to your appearance. Dr. O’Toole explains to patients after having surgeries including abdominoplasty, liposuction, or breast augmentation that weight gain can affect their results after surgery.

 Although not FDA approved, counterfeit morning-after pills may have made their way into our local market.

 It is a commonly held belief that having a good cry will make you feel better. A new study, has proven this is not the case. It is common for women to tell Dr. O’Toole that they are discouraged with certain areas relating to their appearance.

 It will not come as a surprise to many that eating healthy foods can be costly. Fruit and vegetables, because they are perishable, would not cost the same as a product with a shelflife lasting months.

 Pregnant women these days are given recommendations for supplements that are intended to benefit the baby.DHA – short for docosahexaenoic acid – is an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil and other natural sources.

 We have all heard the old saying something is better than nothing. This appears to be true when referring to exercise programs. Dr. O’Toole explains to his body contouring patients whether they have had traditional liposuction,Smart Lipo, or abdominoplasty, regular exercise and a proper diet will be an important part of maintaining great results.

 Americans waist line appears to finally be catching up to the health statistics. A new report states that Western Europeans are living longer than Americans. This primarily due to obesity.

 Patients who are considering plastic surgery are often surprised when their spouses do not share the same concerns that they do about their body.

 Decisions are made between healthy and unhealthy foods in what may seem like an instant. Studies show that it may be more scientific than once thought

 Vitamins as a means for great health are nothing new. As a matter of fact the industry is worth billions. A new treatment now available allows patients to have an in fusion of vitamins intravenously.

 Most people would never have imagined that the pricing of prescription drugs would be so astronomical that it would cause patients to creatively stretch their medications.

 Living in an urban area may in fact be healthier a recent study found. One thing is certain, in urban areas especially Los Angeles plastic surgery choices are abundant

 Once the news became widely spread that aspirin was good for the heart, some consumers began to self diagnose and take it on a regular basis. Dr. O’Toole routinely ask patients who are considering plastic surgery about drugs that they are taking including aspirin.

 It is not always true that art imitates life. The new Capt. America movie takes a scrawny looking man and seemingly effortlessly turns him into a muscular super hero. It is not unusual for patients to believe that plastic surgery works like the magic of the camera.

 How many times have we had a glass of wine with the expectation of relaxing? A new report says… Not so! It is believed that the wine can actually cause you to be more stressed.

 The fact that LA area hospitals ranked among the best in nation is no surprise to those of us who have seen the influx of patients from around the world who come here for medical treatment

 The common cold is something most of us take for granted as an inevitable part of life. During the warm and balmy summer months we hardly think about it at all. When patients are considering plastic surgery they must be healthy for the best surgical patient experience.

 Stress has many negative effects whether you are the boss or not. It can become evident rather quickly when a person looks stressed. It is important for people to maintain a calm and relaxed look because in most circles that equals a healthy and happy person.

 There is no shortage of weight loss advice through virtually any medium. Dr. O’Toole explains to patients who have been successful at losing weight and maintaining a stable weight that the loose skin remaining can be successfully removed through surgery.

  The new push to display nutrition labels for everything from grocery items to restaurant choices as people firmly planted on both sides of the debate. History shows us that most are apathetic

 As American children continue to gain weight to the point of what some call an obesity epidemic, experts have widely mixed opinion when it comes to providing solutions.

 The DEA has released their findings that marijuana does not have any medicinal value. Patients considering plastic surgery should be prepared to disclose all medications that are being taken

 Most likely, not many women would find having a mammogram a reason to party. More realistically women shudder at the thought of what can only be described in the kindest terms as uncomfortable.

 There has long been a perception that Californians are thin and healthy. The truth is the perception is quickly turning into a myth. Outside of the television and movie industries the real world has continued to put on weight. Californians are no longer the exception.

 Diet soda may seem to be an unlikely source of weight gain but some say that is not so. No one likes to have fat show up in unattractive places like the upper and lower back

 Americans are living longer than ever before, much of it due to early screening. As patients approach middle age health screenings are important for early detection of many diseases.

 While the best method to quit smoking will be continually debated, few will deny the deadly effects of smoking. Dr. O’Toole explains to his patients that smoking can considerably increase the risks associated with plastic surgery.

 Obesity has many risk for health complications. Dr. O’Toole explains to his patients that even after major weight loss there will will be residual health conditions. This is the major reason patients should only consider post massive weight loss surgery with experienced board-certified plastic surgeons

 Unless you have spent the last decade and a half under a rock then you should know that obesity is a major problem in America. Lack of exercise and activity by most accounts is the root of the problem

 Recent studies show that dieting teens are likely to spend a life time dieting. It is important for parents to help teenagers determine what a healthy weight would be for them. Parents should address concerns for daughters who complain about back pain, shoulder pain, or neck pain due to the heaviness of disproportionately large breast

 With diabetes on the rise globally scientists are scrambling to find a cure. Type II diabetes which is a huge risk in the obese population can be cured in many patients once they lose the excess weight. After the weight loss has taken place it is not unusual for patients to have large amounts of loose and lax skin.

 People who are good about diet and exercise including counting their calories can become discouraged rather quickly when they are unable to lose weight. It is most discouraging for those who have only about 10 to 15 pounds to lose.

 When Botox was first introduced for cosmetic purposes it took the cosmetic world by storm. Millions of patients have used it to fight off wrinkles. Now that Botox has a competitor patients are questioning which product works best.

 A woman’s choice 0f birth control is personal. Women have been given several different choices. Birth control that includes hormones is an issue with respect to surgery. Studies have shown an increased risk for blood clots in patients using birth control that includes hormones.

 There are many different ways that our bodies show that something is wrong. It is said that you can tell a woman’s age by her hands. Dr. O’Toole explains to patients the importance of creating a natural looking appearance.

 Depression has become a major condition affecting many Americans. Treatments seem to become available rather frequently. Dr. O’Toole includes in his health questionnaire information concerning a patients history of depression.

 Pregnancy brings about a great deal of anxiety for many women. Worrying about the health of the baby is just one of the thoughts on a pregnant woman’s mind

 Sun damage over the years has become very to identify. Dr. O’Toole explains that premature aging of the face is usually a form of sun damage. Patients can see visible wrinkles that could appear deep set. Some patients also have lines surrounding the lips.

 A sedentary lifestyle can be to blame for body appearance as well as health. It is not uncommon especially for people who sit for long periods of time to complain of fat in areas that are unattractive.

 Patients have become accustom to taking one drug or another in an effort to ease a multitude of symptoms. Dr. O’Toole reminds patients who are considering plastic surgery that they must disclose all medications currently being taken. Some medications could lead to increased risks and complications when combined with surgery and the medications prescribed afterwards.

 More news that infant formula may not be the best for your baby is good news for advocates of breast feeding. While the benefits are well known for both mother and baby, the fact remains that many women who have chosen breast-feeding are discouraged with the way their breast look once they have weaned the baby.

 Figuring out the correct amounts of vegetables, meats, and fruits, for a healthy diet is nearly impossible. Although it has become a bit easier patients should be aware that diet is only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight.

 Patients today are bombarded with marketing words like”simple”, “easy”, “natural”and the list goes on. With plastic surgery these words can be very enticing. Marketers have even made an effort to replace the word surgery with procedure. Over the years one thing has never changed. When patients invest in cosmetic procedures especially those performed by a plastic surgeon they expect a dramatic result. History has shown us that a smaller investment does not reduce the patient expectations.

 Omega 3 has become the “wonder supplement” of the decade.Thanks to Dr Oz and the other media health experts it has become a regular part of the supplemental vitamin intake for many Americans. For patients considering plastic surgery, most plastic surgeons have put Omega 3 on their list of drugs to discontinue prior to surgery

 Almost any mother would agree that motherhood in itself is stressful. If you add in working full or part-time it can become even more so. Dr. O’Toole helps busy moms understand that high stress can take a toll on a womans health as well as appearance.

When some people think of hospital infections they think of  horribly grotesque open wounds. This is an exaggeration in that most of the infections are not severe. While the overwhelming majority of plastic surgery procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, the risk of infection is still present. Dr. O'Toole explains to patients that the risk of infection in the home environment during recovery should be reduced with preventative measures.

 Celebrity purchasing power is undeniable when it works. It can also backfire. Celebrities who have had plastic surgery procedures performed are seldom praised for having a great plastic surgeon. Dr. O’Toole explains to his patients that it is difficult to determine the merit of plastic surgery procedures performed on celebrities.

 Men have different concerns about their appearance than women. For most men their hair is most important. Followed closely by their abdomen and chest.

 The fitness industry is a multi-million dollar industry. Consumers especially men are anxious to find a way to have a flat and toned abdomen. Dr. O’Toole explains to his patients that liposuction is an excellent option for flattening and toning the waistline. Patients need to be at or near their ideal body weight. Dr. O’Toole offers traditional liposuction as well as Smart Lipo.

 As summer approaches there are safety tips for almost every age group. These days, seniors are not the little old grannies that we remember. Dr. O’Toole treats many older patients who are healthy and consider plastic surgery as an opportunity to look as good as they feel. Older patients consider procedures such as facelift, brow lift, and believe it or not even breast augmentation.

 High blood pressure is known as the silent killer. Now, that studies show younger people are affected it can be even more of a surprise when doctors discover a patient has high blood pressure .

 There is no shortage of dating advice, but interestingly enough one website uses math statistics to determine the best advice for online daters. To the surprise of some, cleavage gets more responses regardless of the age of the woman. Obviously, having a nice cleavage line is not possible for every woman.

 As Allergan begins to court the teenage market it seems as though no one is talking about the white elephant in the room; the loose skin left behind after lapband surgery. Dr. O’Toole explains to his patients that after losing a large amount of weight loose skin is inevitable. Most patients are concerned with loose skin on the arms, abdomen, and thighs.

 Women doing the house work seems to be as old as history itself. Some women are surprised to learn that after breast augmentation surgery including breast lift and breast reduction there are restrictions on activities including housework. Dr. O’Toole explains that the process of something as simple as vacuuming causes the chest muscles to contract which could cause concern especially if the patient has breast implants.

 There was a time when we told teenagers that too much chocolate and too much soda would give them pimples. These days we know a lot more about skin care. Dr. O’Toole explains to his patients that medical grade skin care productswill give them predictable results when used regularly. Facial rejuvenation including facelift is always more effective when the patient has a healthy skin.

 As patients age health screenings become a routine part of the lives of both men and women. For patients under 30 years of age new guidelines for cervical cancer screening changing to every three years could make it harder to remember to actually have the screenings performed. Dr. O’Toole explains to breast augmentation patients the importance of women’s health including breast health. Patients with breast implants or those who have had a breast reduction should follow the guidelines of the American Cancer Society.

 When spring and summer are on the horizon many people suffer red eyes and puffy bags beneath the eyes. It is not uncommon to complain of looking older and tired. Patients tell Dr. O’Toole that allergy season seems to make them look even worse especially around their eyes. Blepharoplasty can help eyes that have suffered many years of rubbing the skin by removing loose skin on both the upper and lower eyelids.

 According to The Los Angeles Times between the sheet-cake birthday parties and hours-long, cookie-fueled management meetings, office work has a way of undermining all our plans to live healthfully. Americans spend nearly nine hours at work each day — and our sedentary jobs wreak havoc on our bodies.

According to The Los Angeles Times a study of more than 400,000 IVF cycles has found that doctors should aim to retrieve around 15 eggs from a woman’s ovaries in a single cycle for the best chance of achieving a live birth.

According to ABC 7 a new study has found that a low-sodium diet may actually increase the risk of dying from heart attack or stroke, but the findings have generated some controversy.

According to The Los Angeles Times gastric bypass surgery for weight loss is as safe for the elderly as it is for younger patients, researchers said Monday. Several small studies reported previously have yielded mixed results about safety in those over 65, but a new study on a much larger group of patients finds no increased risk from the procedure.

According to ABC 7 There is even more reason now to avoid secondhand smoke. A new study shows secondhand smoke triggers cravings for nicotine and makes it harder for smokers to kick the habit.

According to The Los Angeles Times as medical oddities go, this incident stands out: A lifelong resident of Oregon went to the dentist for surgery and awakened from sedation speaking in a British, or somewhat-British, accent. 

According to The Los Angeles Times  Usually we think of testosterone as a hormone that men have — in abundance. But testosterone plays a big role in setting the pace for a woman’s sex drive as well. And both men and women experience a natural drop in testosterone that can cause libido to ebb in midlife.

According to The Los Angeles Times more than $100 billion in annual brand-name drug sales will be at risk for generic competition from 2011 to 2015. That’s about one-third of the annual spending on all prescription drugs in the U.S., according to IMS data.

According to The Los Angeles Times California’s beleaguered indoor tanning industry, after being hit with a new federal tax, is fighting to hold on to a sizable piece of its clientele: teenagers.

According to The Los Angeles Times  health insurance companies should pay for exercise classes, which would in turn reduce health-care costs, especially among high-risk groups, such as diabetics, says a University of Florida researcher.

According to ABC 7 last year, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration held the first ever National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Tons of drugs were properly disposed of at designated locations.

According to ABC 7 if you often find yourself forgetting where you put your keys or glasses, you may want to get a little extra sleep.

Scientists say it’s possible the brain may actually fall asleep for a split second, even though it feels like you’re awake.

According to CBS 8 Old Glory is getting a new look that some critics say is anything but patriotic.

The trendy item — complete with with holes resembling cigarette burns and safety pins holding together the frayed openings along the sides — is fetching upwards of $1,500 this spring after its debut from French design firm Balmain.

According to ABC use it or lose it. You might have heard that saying in regards to maintaining muscle. But as we age, we’ve got a host of issues, such as work, family, aches and pains, which seem to get in our way of fitness goals.

According to CBS Los Angeles  Federal safety regulators say a popular hair smoothing treatment called Brazilian Blowout can release unsafe levels of the chemical formaldehyde, posing a risk to hair salon workers and their customers.

According to CBS Los Angeles a new study from University of Southern California (USC) and Duke University finds that people injected with Botox may have trouble telling what other people are thinking and feeling.  That’s because people understand emotions partly by mimicking facial expressions.

According to The Los Angeles Times  the smoking-cessation drug Chantix may work better if people take it several weeks before trying to quit, a new study has found.

As summer approaches patients have begun to inquire about what some call “The Mommy Makeover”. It is important that patients understand the  complexity of combining procedures.

According to The Los Angeles Times psoriasis isn’t just an itchy, unsightly skin disease, researchers say -- it’s also linked to an increased risk of heart disease, abdominal fat, stroke, type 2 diabetes and other cardiovascular issues that together make up what’s known as metabolic syndrome.

According to The Los Angeles Times The gluten-free crowd is growing cranky. So-called prominent members of the “gluten-free community” are gathering next month in Washington, D.C., to clamor for attention. They want the FDA to get cracking on setting label standards for gluten-free products. 

According to The Los Angeles Times paging Stacy London and Clinton Kelly: Apparently dermatologists need some help in deciding what to wear when they see patients.

According to MyFoxLA workers who spend longer in the office could be at greater risk of heart disease, a study found Tuesday.

People who work an 11-hour day compared to those who work a standard seven or eight hours increase their risk of heart disease by 67 percent, according to researchers at University College London (UCL).

According to CBS it’s National Stress Awareness Month, but if you’re at work, you probably can’t tell the difference between April and the other eleven months of the year.

That’s because a new study shows over three-fourths of the U.S. workforce is stressed out by at least one thing at their job, with anxiety even reaching the youngest working Americans.

According to CBS  being overweight or obese can cost you more than good health, it’s also hitting your wallet hard.

According to a study by George Washington University’s School of Public Health and Health Services, the annual costs of being obese are $4,879 for a woman and $2,646 for a man.

According to CBS  California was a pioneer in prohibiting tobacco use in the workplace during the 1990s, but the ban left loopholes that a state lawmaker now wants to close.

According to The Los Angeles Times Facebook friends may not be all that friendly, according to a new survey. In yet another examination of the negative social and psychological vibes generated by Facebook participation, researchers reported this week that 85% of women say they have been annoyed by their Facebook friends’ postings.

According to The Los Angeles Times Scientists have identified a gene that appears to play a role in regulating how much alcohol people drink and say their finding could help the search for more effective treatments for alcoholism and binge drinking.

According to The Los Angeles Times thinking about starting an exercise program to help lose weight? If you find some activity that allows you to regularly work out early in the day with the same group of people — and it’s something you like — then you’re well on your way

According to The Los Angeles Times taking aspirin regularly can help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke — and now, we may be able to add pancreatic cancer to the list, researchers say

According to NBC LA exercise is good, but if you really want to lose weight, chill out and take a nap.

A new study found that people who get between six and eight hours of sleep every day and are under the least amount of stress had the easiest time shedding 10 pounds over a six-month period.

According to CBS 8  a shaky job market and a less-than-sunny economic outlook may be driving millions of American men to undergo what was once considered almost exclusively for women: cosmetic surgery.

A new report shows a 2 percent jump in U.S. males opting for facelifts, Botox injections and other cosmetic work compared with 2009.

According to ABC 7 here’s another reason to breastfeed your baby.

A new study says it may increase the size of their brain. The study out of the United Kingdom also links longer pregnancies to larger brains.

According to KTLA The one-two punch of diet and exercise may be the best for obese seniors who want to be stronger and more fit, finds a study released Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine.

According to CBS 2 McNeil Consumer Healthcare is voluntarily recalling another batch of Tylenol due to complaints of a musty, moldy smell.

The latest recall is for roughly 34,000 bottles of Tylenol 8 Hour extended release capsules.

According to The Los Angeles Times it’s not often a tobacco company gets released from government regulation without asking.

But that’s apparently what happened to Star Scientific Inc. after it asked the Food and Drug Administration to treat two versions of its smokeless, dissolvable tobacco lozenges as “modified risk” because they contain lower levels of carcinogens than other tobacco products.

According to The Los Angeles Times  will taking multivitamins protect you from dying of cancer or heart disease? The answer is no, according to new research.

According to The Los Angeles Times The Food and Drug Administration  bolstered the skimpy pharmaceutical arsenal against late-stage melanoma by approving Yervoy, the first drug shown to extend the lives of patients with the deadly skin cancer.

According to My Fox LA as scientists race to find a biological cause for chronic fatigue syndrome, long considered by many doctors to exist in patients’ heads, the National Institutes of Health could shed new light on the debate at a major scientific workshop on the disorder.

According to KTLA an open bus seat could be harder to find. That is, if the Federal Transit Administration has its way. The agency recently asked to add 25 pounds to passenger weight allowances when factoring safe loads for buses.

According to KTLA vanity, thy name is: dude?  Sort of, new statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show.  

Men are getting more plastic surgery, the organization trumpeted in a news release. 

According to KTLA exercising or having sex could increase chances of having a cardiac event in the short-term, although the overall risk is low and decreases with regular exercise, a study finds.

According to My Fox LA researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, have been at the forefront of an emerging medical field that seeks to identify and help treat problems caused by stress. Now, these scientists hope to market their findings to physicians in the form of a test that can act as a personal report card on patients’ health, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.

According to My Fox LA  an asthma drug approved for teens and adults nearly eliminated seasonal increases in asthma attacks and asthma symptoms among children living in inner-city environments, according to research released Thursday by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

According to The Los Angeles Times The “before” and “after” drawings are rudimentary, the wiggly lines and stick-figure depictions typical of a child’s untrained hand. But there is power in the expression.

According to The Los Angeles Times   older women who are diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer can expect to live just as long as peers without breast cancer, according to a new study.

According to The LA Times the melancholy mind and the broken heart: For poets and philosophers through the ages, the two have been fellow travelers, chicken and egg, bookends in a long litany of tragedies.

Leave it to medical researchers, then, to put the dark bond between heart and mind under a microscope — and find even deeper mysteries.

According to The Los Angeles Times heart disease and depression often go together, for reasons that physicians don’t really understand. So it would seem an especially bitter pill that patients with depression who are suffering from heart attacks get slower care at emergency rooms.

According to  The Los Angeles Times Here are some facts to consider in deciding whether to have weight-loss (bariatric) surgery — and then which procedure to pick. There are four main options:

According to ABC 7 in a new government report, Americans say they’re sleeping less and feel drowsy when they’re driving.

In the preceding month, 35 percent of participants reported less than seven hours of sleep during a typical 24-hour period.

According to ABC 7 men have a one-in-two chance of getting a diagnosed with cancer, while for women, it’s one in three. But for some, cancer is inevitable because of genes that are passed from one generation to the next. It’s a riddle that researchers are trying to solve.

According to ABC 7 news as they approach menopause, many women experience serious symptoms like hot flashes, trouble sleeping and mood swings.

Doctors can prescribe hormone-replacement thapy, but some women are looking for drug-free alternatives.

According to Fox it turns out a beer a day may keep the doctor away, The Advertiser reported Tuesday citing a Spanish study.

The study of 1,249 men and women over the age of 57 found those who drank moderate amounts of ale and lager reduced their risk of high blood pressure and diabetes.

According to Fox alcohol dependence can play a negative role in a person’s marriage and cause early separation, according to a study released in the latest issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, FOXNews.com reported Wednesday.

According to ABC 7 people who consumed higher amounts of fiber, particularly from grains, had a significantly lower risk of dying over a nine-year period compared to those who consumed lower amounts of fiber, a new National Institutes of Health study released online Monday claims.

According to The Los Angeles Times Health officials said on Monday they have launched a cross-country measles watch for anyone who might have been exposed to a contagious airline passenger who traveled through four major U.S. airports.

According to The Los Angeles Times prescription devices that pull the lower jaw forward can relieve snoring and are often effective for mild to moderate cases of sleep apnea, says Dr. Barbara Phillips, a sleep specialist at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and a board member of the National Sleep Foundation.

According to the Los Angeles Times millions of women in developing countries risk disease and early death in the coming decades as their rising economic and political status leads them to smoke more, researchers said on Tuesday.

According to My Fox LA  a new study shows that learning a second language could be good for your brain.

A bilingual person may have extra protection against the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, reported Discover Magazine .

According to The Los Angeles Times The FDA is warning consumers about a weight loss drug that could be deadly.

Fruta Planta has been linked to several heart attacks and at least one death, according to officials.

According to The Los Angeles Times a California lawmaker is targeting the obesity epidemic with a tax that would slap a penny-an-ounce levy on drinks sweetened with sugar or corn syrup.

According to MSNBC  take two tablets by mouth twice daily.” This printed instruction, common on prescription pill bottles, might seem straightforward. Yet in a study, nearly half of patients misunderstood what it or other common label instructions meant.

According to KTLA question and answer segment:

Q: I’m just entering menopause and I’m starting to have more hot flashes. I’d rather not take hormones. What do you suggest?

According to KTLA knee replacements last — and last and last. We now know this thanks to a study presented Wednesday at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting. But that doesn’t mean the prospect of such an operation isn’t scary.

According to The Los Angeles Times they’ve known it about animals for some time: less growth hormone promotes longevity.  

Now a study, published Wednesday in Science Translational Medicine, shows that a similar process may apply in humans.

According to The Los Angeles Times  women who are extremely obese may not need to gain that much weight during pregnancy, and those who don’t add too many pounds may find themselves and their babies healthier.

According t0  The Los Angeles Times stimulus money, where did it all go? Some went to sending women to Weight Watchers and a local gym to help them get in shape before they start having children.

According to KTLA a singer is being sought for questioning in connection with the death of a woman following a cosmetic procedure, police said Friday.

According to ABC a study by a consumer electronics website found several interesting items women prefer men to have.

According to ABC  a new study finds that strokes are increasing dramatically among young and middle-aged Americans.

Scientists think it may be due to the rise in obesity. Researchers analyzed Federal records and found the sharpest rise was 51 percent among men aged 15 through 34-years-old.

According to CBS 8 Allison Harden is being wheeled into an operating room, about to have gastric-band surgery. She can hear the operating staff, the monitors — it seems so real.

But it’s not. It’s all in her mind. “You will not feel any pain at all… Just then the surgeon enters the room,” a clinical hypnotherapist says to Allison, who is under hypnosis.

According to CBS 10 Americans are spending too much money on brand name prescription drugs when generic versions will essentially do the same job, according to a new study. 

Consumer Reports’ Lisa Gill tells KNX 1070 that people could save a lot of money by opting for the generic drugs — and possibly even limit the health risks involved with higher-end medicines.

According to The Los Angeles Times listen up all you single people…it’s not you, it’s California!

If you’re looking for romance, the Golden State is anything but the place to be.

According to Amazon.com, the least romantic city in the entire United States  —  underscore entire country —  is El Monte!

According  to the LA Times  for the first time, the Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a drug to reduce the risk of premature delivery, although it required the manufacturer to conduct more studies to demonstrate the drug’s efficacy.

According to The Los Angeles Times Carnegie Mellon computer scientist Jacob Eisenstein and his colleagues looked for geotagged tweets – messages that were marked with their tweeter’s location. They collected one week’s worth of messages in March 2010 from people who tweeted at least 20 times during that week. That gave them a whopping 380,000 tweets from 9,500 users.

According to MSNBC a new study finds that one in five U.S. men have to get up at least twice a night to empty their bladders — which for some could signal an underlying medical problem or even contribute to poorer health.

According to MSNBC if you’re a nobody who desperately wants to be taken seriously, Northwestern University researchers have this advice: Stop slouching, already.

According to The Los Angeles Times no one really knows what dreams are for. But evolutionary psychologists theorize that humans started dreaming to promote survival by “rehearsing” adaptive responses to challenges.

According to The Los Angeles Times experts in the field of positive psychology still believe it’s possible for people to push their happiness baseline upward — not just temporarily but over the long haul.

According to CBS 10 a survey conducted by LA County’s Department of Public Health finds nearly 14 percent of adults surveyed said they had been diagnosed with depression, up from about 9 percent in 1999.

According to channel 10 news a  new study suggests having an abortion does not increase the risk of mental health problems, but having a baby does.

The research by Danish scientists is one of the largest to compare the aftermath of both decisions.

According to The Los Angeles Times if you hate enforcing bedtime with your kids, here’s another good reason why you should. A new study suggests that younger children who get more regular sleep are less likely to be obese.

According to CBS everybody knows the love of money is the root of all evil, but a new study suggests Americans may love their money even more than their spouse.

According to KTLA osteoporosis is a disease that often goes undetected in women — until they break a bone. Now a federal task force recommends osteoporosis screening not just for women 65 and older, as has long been the case, but also for young women who show the same risk factors as a 65-year-old white woman.

According to The Los Angeles Times trendy fads look cool but sometimes clash with what’s healthy. That’s what eye doctors have been saying about nonprescription “circle lenses” that create a big-eye look made popular by Lady Gaga and Japanese anime characters.

According to KTLA public speaking can be stressful, especially when it comes with the job. Witness King George VI, whose stuttering set off a royal crisis when he had to speak calmly to his jittery subjects during World War II.

According to The Los Angeles Times  what could be healthier for a baby than feeding him nothing but breast milk for the first six months of his life?

Not relying exclusively on breast milk for the first six months of life, according to a small group of experts on pediatric health from the United Kingdom.

According to The Los Angeles Times we hate to nag, really. But maybe that wadded-up bag of Cheetos is a sign that your get-healthy resolve is wearing thin — and just two weeks into 2011. 

These 11 tips from family doctor Amy Balka in the Health Notes blog of the Newport News Daily Press emphasize exercise, weight loss and more. Here are a few that bear repeating:

“Cook at home. Not only is it healthier a lot of times to eat at home, sitting down for a meal together is also really important for the family as a whole. It promotes family bonding and mental health, she said.

According to The Los Angeles Times when a Mayo researcher developed a $4,000-plus treadmill for desk workers, along came a host of lower-cost, move-while-you-work accessories. Some of the best are reviewed here.

According to The Los Angeles Times  any doubts about the transformative abilities of ballroom dance should be dashed after watching one season of “Dancing With the Stars” and seeing celebrities going from flabby to fit in a matter of weeks.

According to  a writer for The Los Angeles Times she made a plea to Oprah which read in part: Dear Oprah: Those health guests may not be so healthful. Dr. Christiane Northrup, Rhonda Byrne, Geneen Roth and Tony Robbins may be leading you astray. For better results, and to learn to love exercise, try these people instead.

According to The Los Angeles Times scoliosis, a condition marked by sideways curvature of the spine, is often detected during adolescence, a surprising and mystifying diagnosis for children and their parents.

According to The Los Angeles Times by late March, tobacco companies will have to reveal to the Food and Drug Administration what sorts of new additives they’ve recently put in their products. But the ruling doesn’t apply to electronic cigarettes, whose makers are locked in legal battle with the FDA.

According to the Los Angeles Times Time to step it up — for older people, there may be a connection between walking at a faster pace and living longer. We first reported this study in summer 2009 when it was presented at the IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics in Paris. Tuesday the Journal of the American Medical Assn. released the study, which is again garnering attention.

According to The Los Angeles Times here is the way to make a resolution you can keep. Make sure your resolution is at least theoretically possible and the outcome is at least theoretically in your control. Meaning, don’t resolve to lose 50 pounds by tomorrow or to win $50 million in the lottery.

According to The Los Angeles Times  what does it cost to stop smoking? For just about anyone, less than it does to keep smoking. Many smokers burn through thousands of dollars each year buying cigarettes alone. Then there are peripheral costs like breath mints, extra trips to the dry cleaner and higher premiums for health insurance.

According to The Los Angeles Times anesthesia doesn’t put patients to “sleep,” as they’re often told. Rather, anesthesia puts the brain into a state of unconsciousness that’s more like being in a reversible coma than being asleep, a new study says.

According to The Los Angeles Times  so you like holiday parties, but not being bed-ridden with food-borne illnesses? A University of Missouri researcher has some advice for you.

According to ABC 7 the rainy weather can wreak havoc on a host of health conditions.

“Rain is kind of a downer, right? Especially when it’s long periods of time,” said one Sierra Madre resident.

According to My Fox LA a drop in unemployment claims and an upbeat profit forecast by FedEx Corp. are helping stocks close higher.

The Labor Department said first-time jobless claims fell for the third time in four weeks.

According to MYFoxLA web retailers rang up a very merry Christmas this year, with Americans going online to buy electronics, jewelry and even clothing in record amounts this season, according to several new reports cited by The Wall Street Journal Friday.

According to the LA Daily news Elise Lutz never let her friends see what was left of her ear.

She’d carefully style her long hair into a one-sided ponytail, or swelter under a swim cap for hours at meets, to cover the molten lump from a severe burn as a toddler in her native China.

According to ABC 7 getting your life back after cancer treatment can be tough. Chemotherapy and radiation take their toll and can end up affecting even basic activities, like walking or getting around.

According to The Los Angeles Times if recent court battles are any indication, getting ditched at the altar is proving to be more lucrative than getting hitched.

According to KTLA breast-feeding at work should become a lot easier as employers adhere to a provision of the Affordable Care Act of 2010. In a report released Friday, women’s health advocates estimate that the provision will increase the breast-feeding rate among U.S. women, a statistic that now ranks well below other developed nations.

According to channel 7  gaining weight as you enter middle age is a fact of life. But scientists say they've figured out what you need to do to keep as much of it off as possible, and it's even better news if you're a woman.

According to The Los Angeles Times salvia turned up on the pop culture radar last week after Miley Cyrus, caught on a video using a bong, said she was smoking salvia, not marijuana. So what’s the difference? Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have been looking into that very thing.

According to MSNBC  with all the studies touting the health benefits of alcohol, you might be thinking you can imbibe with abandon this holiday season. Not so fast, experts say.    

In fact, doctors have even given a name to what can happen when people overindulge at festive times: Holiday Heart Syndrome.

According to channel 7 in a study reported in the Annals of Internal Medicine, Australian researchers surveyed men aged 75 to 95, most of whom were married or living with a partner.

They found that almost a third of the men aged 75 or older were sexually active at least once a year, including about 1 in 10 men aged 90 to 95.

Forty percent said they had sex less often than they would like. Forty-eight percent claimed sex remained an important part of their life.

Just half of one percent of men said they were having more sex than they would like to. Many sexually active older men also said they'd love to be having more sex.

According to ABC 7 Joel Phillips had the same morning routine for so long, he barely noticed he was losing his edge. But his total lack of energy told him it wasn't just age.

"There's always denial, we don't want to get old," Phillips said. "When you have a good quality of life, you want to preserve it."

     According to Fox News sassy Australian reality TV show star Tabatha Coffey revealed that a botched breast augmentation almost killed her.

According to Fox TV obesity is far riskier but, according to research published Thursday in the New England Journal of Medicine, merely being overweight can also lead to premature death.

The new information appears to contradict some commonly-held beliefs that carrying a little extra weight is not harmful.

According to The Los Angeles Times ever think of taking your blood pressure with a smart phone? If so, you may be in luck. Some companies are busy developing medical apps that would do just that.

According to channel 7 news for some, strapping on the iPod and heading down the trail solo gets lonely. The solution? Buddy up.

"Everybody has those days when they'd rather be laying on the couch. They don't want to get out of bed. If you have a partner or a group of people, that accountability factor really helps you get there," explained trainer Cory Brusseau.

According to local channel 6 researchers may have found a way to not only stop the aging process but to reverse it as well with the help of mice.

Harvard scientists have been targeting an anti-aging enzyme that can restore an animal's chromosomes to their youthful vigor.

Working with mice, they found that the enzyme could reactivate chromosomes and effectively turn back the aging clock. Both of the mice they used were the same age, but the more youthful looking one had the enzyme treatment.

According to the Los Angeles Times  the unhealthful but popular practice of yo-yo dieting may have serious ramifications on the body, a study finds, which may make those who eat this way more vulnerable to packing on the pounds.

In the study, released Tuesday in the Journal of Neuroscience, mice were randomly assigned to a calorie-restricted diet, in which they ate 75% of the average amount of calories designed to produce a 10% to 15% weight loss, or to a regular diet with no such restrictions.

According to  channel 10 there are beauty treatments you can make at home.  Grab an egg white for a tighten facial: Whip it up in a bowl layer it on the face and leave on for 15 minutes while cooking your meal. Rinse off with water it will tighten the pores and firm the face your make up with go on like SATIN! And your skin will look like VELVET!
 

According to ABC news before the Thanksgiving holiday celebration begins, there's a lot of stress. But experts say it doesn't have to be that way. If you pay attention to what's most important, experts say you can save yourself a lot of time, money, and worry.

According to The Los Angeles Times binge drinking may up the risk for heart disease, according to a new study that examined drinking cultures in Ireland and France and their possible link to serious heart problems such as heart attack, coronary death and persistent acute chest pain.

According to The Los Angeles Times coping, is something  some families are forced to  do during the holidays. Change is inevitable: Divorce, marriage, children, illness, death — all alter the dynamic of family get-togethers. The trick is to adapt and craft new traditions when the old ones vanish.

According to the Los Angeles Times a simple surgical procedure destroying certain nerves in the kidney can sharply reduce blood pressure in patients whose hypertension cannot be controlled with conventional medications, researchers said Wednesday.

According to The Los Angeles Times state licensing hearings are set to resume for the fertility doctor whose in vitro treatments resulted in “Octomom” Nadya Suleman’s octuplets.

A recent study found that over-the-counter wrinkle-reducing pads make little-to-no difference in the appearance of wrinkles.