MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'appliances'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:18:03 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169543&cid=t_107182_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhome%2F2011%2F08%2Fhow-to-get-ready-for-hurrican-irene.html Hurricane Irene is barreling toward North Carolina, where a hurricane warning is in effect, and hurricane watches have been posted for Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and New England. Unlike their neighbors to the south, Northeasterners may not be as familiar with hurricane preparedness. Whether you’re weathering in or have to evacuate, there’s a few supplies you should have on hand. Related stories: For a complete guide to staying safe during Hurricane Irene and other disasters, check out: Social Media: Americans' source for disaster news, help and comfort Fast facts: How to prepare a homeowners insurance flood claim Hurricane survival tips for your electronics Hurricane car survival tips How to keep your food safe if Irene knocks out your power In a ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169543 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:41:00 +0100 5169543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050554&cid=t_107182_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhome%2F2011%2F07%2Fhow-to-recognize-poison-ivy-poison-oak-and-poison-sumac.html Recent rains and warm temperatures have resulted in a bumper crop of poison ivy and doctors have seen an increase in outbreaks in recent weeks. Getting rid of poison ivy and its partners in pain, poison oak and poison sumac, can be a challenge but here’s something not to try—a string trimmer. Whacking the weed will just toss the bits back at you resulting in a malady called trimmer’s itch. The itch is quickly followed by a rash and blisters and weeks of misery. Recognizing these plants and knowing where they grow is the best way to avoid them. The old adage, “Leaves of three, let it be” only applies to the ivy. Poison oak can have three to five leaves on a stem and poison sumac seven to 13. The Food and Drug Administration also recommends the following: Was... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050554 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:22:00 +0100 5050554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028192&cid=t_107182_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fappliances%2F2011%2F07%2Fthe-myth-of-the-hypoallergenic-dog.html Sorry Bo, but a new study says that there may be no such thing as a low-allergy or allergy-free dog. So chew on that while you’re romping around the White House with Sasha and Malia (who reportedly has dog allergies). The study found that the quantities of dog allergens in homes with supposedly hypoallergenic breeds were no different from those in homes with other breeds, according to The New York Times. So another myth busted. Bo is a Portuguese water dog, one of 11 “hypoallergenic canine candidates” on a list from the American Kennel Club, which also includes poodles, soft-coated wheaten terriers and schnauzers. “I have no idea where this whole concept came from,” Christine Cole Johnson, the senior author of the study, to be published online in The American... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028192 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:17:00 +0100 5028192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968582&cid=t_107182_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F23%2Ffrustrated-by-devices-read-the-manual%2F Handsome, well-made tools are a joy to use; confusing devices are a drain. So often, I find, things once easy to operate — TVs, irons, dishwashers, alarm clocks, washing machines — are now humiliatingly challenging. Cognitive-science professor Donald Norman points out that when we expect a device — like a toaster or video camera — will be fairly simple to operate, and it’s not, we assume we’re at fault, instead of holding the object responsible. One Sunday afternoon, when I was frantically trying to synchronize the data on my laptop with my desktop, I kept getting strange error messages. In desperation, I asked my husband to take a look. “Oh. Our internet service isn’t working,” he announced after fifteen seconds on the computer. I’d assumed I was doing ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968582 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:22:03 +0100 4968582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952827&cid=t_107182_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhome%2F2011%2F06%2Ffederal-agencies-team-up-to-warn-of-radon-dangers.html Nine federal agencies have joined forces to develop a Federal Radon Action Plan that will target the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. A colorless, odorless gas, radon causes an estimated 21,000 cancer deaths each year. While the announcement was short on details, two goals are to raise awareness of radon dangers and to create jobs for radon testing and mitigation. “This Action Plan represents an historic interagency cooperation with the potential to reduce exposure to radon, including for people and families that do not have the resources to make the simple fixes necessary to protect their loved ones,” the Environmental Protection Agency announced on its website. One in 15 homes has elevated radon levels, according to the EPA. The agency recommends running a... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952827 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:33:00 +0100 4952827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693280&cid=t_107182_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fappliances%2F2011%2F04%2Foreck-fined-750000-for-claiming-vacuum-and-air-cleaner-killed-germs.html The Oreck Corporation has agreed to stop making “allegedly false and unproven claims” that its Halo vacuum and ProShield Plus air cleaner can prevent illness, in a settlement announced today by the Federal Trade Commission. Oreck also agreed to pay the FTC $750,000. During the 2009 holiday season, Oreck began advertising the pair of appliances together under the headline “Introducing the Oreck Flu Fighters.” The ads claimed that the vacuum and air cleaner would “help reduce the flu on virtually any surface and in the air in your home.” The vacuum sold for $600 and the air cleaner for $400. The complaint against Oreck also alleged that Oreck provided “deceptive advertisements” to its franchises to use in marketing the Halo and ProShield Plus... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693280 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:20:00 +0100 4693280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4522320&cid=t_107182_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fstainless-steel-sink-memories.html When we remodeled our kitchen YEARS ago, we replaced our old kitchen sink with a stainless steel sink that we purchased at a large mall. After all these years, when we polish it up it looks as good as new. This is one of the things I like about stainless steel kitchen sinks, the fact that they are so durable and so easy to make look like new that they last for a long, long time. If the day comes that I need to replace ours, it will definitely be with stainless steel. In the apartment we lived in when my son was a baby, we had a double stainless steel sink...so he could be sitting in one sink when he was very small, of course (he's 29 now)...and I could be washing dishes in the other while he played in the water.When we shopped for our current sink, you couldn't buy them online (that's how ... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4522320 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 04:26:00 +0100 4522320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3723275&cid=t_107182_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Flearn-about-sleep-apnea-treatments-in-2.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3723275 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 13:24:00 +0100 3723275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3686894&cid=t_107182_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Ffox-news-report-dentist-helps-florida.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3686894 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3686894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676636&cid=t_107182_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fgone-glamping-eco-friendly-trend-of-the-week%2F photo via Eco Salon While it’s great to connect with nature and take a break from technology, camping definitely has its downsides. We’re not sure how you feel about peeing outside (or in your wedding dress), but we don’t find it liberating. If you don’t think you and camping make a good couple, we’ve got an even stranger pairing for you: glamping (glamorous and camping). While it seems impossible that these oxymoronic words should ever appear in the same sentence, and equally impossible that a more moronic word was ever invented, this is a real thing that people actually do. Solar-powered lamps and appliances, designer camping gear, and king-size air mattresses are just a few possible perks of glamping. There are even glamping resorts. Check out Glamping Girl... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676636 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:04:37 +0100 3676636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3665942&cid=t_107182_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-kitchen-robot-fridge-of-the-future%2F image via Inhabitat Refrigerators are boring. You open them, you shut them. And while they keep your food cold (hopefully), they really aren’t doing it in a cool way. Or an energy-efficient one, for that matter: In the average household, the fridge accounts for 8% of the total energy usage. Enter the Bio Robot Refrigerator. It uses zero energy. Instead, it has an odorless, non-sticky biopolymer gel with cooling agents that keep your food chilled. Weirdly, you just shove your food into the gel, and it stays there, suspended, until you pull it out. The downside: This fridge doesn’t actually exist yet. Its design is a finalist in the Electrolux Design Lab contest, which asked inventors to submit creations for appliances of the future. We like the way this is going, though: Eco-fri... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3665942 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:15:57 +0100 3665942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3617802&cid=t_107182_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F007218.html It is cheaper to cut demand for electric power than to generate more electric power. PORTLAND, Ore., May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) announced that 13 regional energy organizations have pledged to renew their investment in NEEA with $192 million for the 2010-2014 period. NEEA's funding backs an aggressive plan to save the region 200 average megawatts (aMW) of power by 2014 at a projected cost of under 3.5 cents per kilowatt hour, enough energy to power 138,000 homes for a year, and at a cost less than any other type of generation source. NEEA's funding organizations are based in Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington and represent about 130 regional public utilities on behalf of... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3617802 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3617802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3590512&cid=t_107182_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fupdating-kitchen-new-refrigerator-and.html I am in New Jersey, not San Diego, like a few of my cousins, and my Aunt and Uncle, so I am sure that a San Diego kitchen design for our little home may be out of the question, but we did get a new refrigerator this week. It's the first one that we've purchased that has an ice maker and cold water dispenser built in, even though they've been around forever.  It was great to be able to find one at such a good price...it was a floor model, but is spotless and perfect, and we were able to get it for about 2/3 - 1/2 the price we would have paid if it was new.When we redid our kitchen, it wasn't kitchen remodeling San Diego style, but it was something suited to our lakefront log cabin home. Our cabinets are light oak, I love light colors because it better suited to our small home than dark... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3590512 Sun, 23 May 2010 03:59:00 +0100 3590512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585277&cid=t_107182_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fauthor-and-human-guinea-pig-aj-jacobs.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585277 Thu, 20 May 2010 19:01:00 +0100 3585277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3559949&cid=t_107182_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fhave-sleep-apnea-see-sleep-dentist.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3559949 Thu, 13 May 2010 14:30:00 +0100 3559949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3472067&cid=t_107182_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fkitchen-staging-and-home-buyer-tax.html To many, the kitchen is the heart of the home, and has a big affect on the value of the home. If you love cooking, you will see "you" all over the room...the appliances you like to cook with, the dishes you like and so much more.But when you are planning to move, some of what makes the kitchen home to you will need to be removed, so that it looks like what I like to compare with an empty canvas, ready for a new home owner to come in and paint with their own likes.  Because the home buyer tax credit offered right now may not be available after the end of this month, more people than usual are looking at homes to buy, or selling their homes, so they can take advantage of the credit. An $8000 credit is a nice sum of money, my daughter purchased her home recently and was able to take adva... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3472067 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:02:00 +0100 3472067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3449199&cid=t_107182_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fit-feels-like-barbecue-weather-again.html This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Dimplex North America Limited. All opinions are 100% mine.I know the weather we've been having isn't going to stay as unseasonably warm as it has for the past week, but it is a taste of things to come. In fact, even though the temperatures are going to cool down, I don't think they will cool down so much that we can't barbecue...many people barbecue in the winter, we haven't done a lot of that, but occasionally do. For us, using a gas grill is fine...though it is disappointing when the gas runs out half way through grilling my favorite london broil, but some cannot grill at all because they can't use gas grills as they live in condos or apartments...until now.Dimplex PowerChef Electric Grills (click to view video) make it possible for any... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3449199 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 03:25:00 +0100 3449199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3433189&cid=t_107182_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fperfect-kitchen-sink.html What is your idea of the perfect kitchen sink? When we redid our kitchen a while back, we went from a small to a larger stainless steel sink with faucet and tap high above the area where the dishes go. Can you guess why? Because the housekeeper around here (yours truly) tends to let the dishes stack pretty high before loading the dishwasher, leaving little room for filling glasses with a regular tap.My main reason for loving stainless steel sinks is the fact that they are virtually impossible to harm, and clean up so nicely, lasting for many, many years. You can clean them without much worry about harming the surface...we've had ours for many years now, and when cleaned, it looks like it is brand new.When we purchased ours, they weren't readily available online (does that give you an idea ... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3433189 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 03:27:00 +0100 3433189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3115032&cid=t_107182_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F23%2Fan-overview-of-the-new-arrangements-under-part-ix-of-the-drug-tariff-for-the-provision-of-stoma-and-urology-appliances-and-related-services-in-primary-care%2F Title: An overview of the new arrangements under Part IX of the Drug Tariff for the provision of stoma and urology appliances, and related services, in primary care Skinny: Looks at provision for new essential services to be provided by all pharmacies and appliance contractors including emergency supply of appliances at the request of the prescriber and when supplying certain appliances, a home delivery service, provision of wipes and disposal bags and provision of specialist advice. Appliance contractors will also be able to offer repeat dispensing and will be required to operate a system of clinical governance, similar to pharmacies. SI 2009 No. 3340. National Health Service, England. The National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) (Appliances) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 makes th... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3115032 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:20:14 +0100 3115032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3036906&cid=t_107182_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fdont-let-holiday-stress-disrupt-your.html Although the holidays are a time for joy, they can also cause a great deal of stress. Between shopping, decorating and hosting parties, you may find that sleep has moved to the bottom of your priority list.You may tell yourself that you will have time to catch up on sleep in the new year, but you may not realize the harm you can do by skimping on sleep.Dentist and UCSF professor of restorative dentistry Steven Goldman told the San Jose Mercury News that when people are under stress and not sleeping well they are at higher risk for developing bruxism, or night-time teeth grinding.Bruxism is not always serious. However, severe bruxism can lead to tooth damage, muscle pain and headaches. You can use an oral appliance to protect your teeth while you sleep if you frequently grind your teeth.Pla... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3036906 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0100 3036906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3036062&cid=t_107182_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F11%2Feverything-but-not-kitchen-sink.html First, I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving...we ate out at a Restaurant for the first time this year and had a nice time, tomorrow I cook my turkey.Now why the strange subject for this post? I'm sure all of you are familiar with the saying people use when they bring along an excess of things - "I brought everything but the kitchen sink". Comes as no surprise that a person would want to have their kitchen sink to return to, especially if it's a stainless steel kitchen sink. I have one and love it! We have had it for years and it's just as good as it was the day it was purchased as long as I keep it clean and shiny, which isn't hard to do.At the time we purchased it, not many had home computers and online shopping was not something you did, now it is, and it's great to be able to find dea... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3036062 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:56:00 +0100 3036062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2886372&cid=t_107182_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F13%2Fimplementing-the-health-act-2006-review-of-fees-for-applications-to-provide-pharmaceutical-services-in-england-consultation-document%2F Title: Implementing the Health Act 2006: review of fees for applications to provide pharmaceutical services in England: consultation document Skinny: The National Health Services Pharmaceutical Services (Fees for Applications) Directions 2008 (as amended in April 2008) came into force on 21 April 2008 and specify the types of application for which a fee will be payable and the levels of such fees. The Government undertook during the passage of the Health Bill 2006 to consider a general review of this measure 18 months after it was introduced. This consultation asks for views on the impact of charging on the NHS, pharmacy and appliance contractors and applicants and whether or not the current fees represent a fair contribution to NHS costs. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 23p Published: ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2886372 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:44:39 +0100 2886372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2807558&cid=t_107182_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F006543.html The state of California is going to regulate television efficiency and knock some of the biggest TVs out of the market. The rules, which took more than a year to... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2807558 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2807558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2667165&cid=t_107182_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fsleep-apnea-treatment-what-works-best.html A story today on NPR’s “Morning Edition” discussed treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. What is the best treatment for OSA? In June the AASM released a clinical guideline for the evaluation and treatment of sleep apnea; it was published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. Here is a summary of the AASM recommendations:1. CPAP TherapyCPAP therapy is the “treatment of choice” for OSA. It is effective for all severity levels of sleep apnea. CPAP should be the first treatment that a doctor offers to someone with OSA. CPAP stands for “continuous positive airway pressure.” It provides a steady stream of air through a mask that you wear during sleep.2. Oral Appliance TherapyAn oral appliance is an alternative treatment option for people with mild or moder... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2667165 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:04:00 +0100 2667165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2649060&cid=t_107182_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F07%2F29%2Fthe-tragedy-of-the-commons%2F The tragedy of the commons is a term coined by scientist Garrett Hardin in 1968 describing what can happen in groups when individuals act in their own best self interests and ignore what’s best for the whole group. A group of herdsmen shared a communal pasture, so the story goes, but some realized that if they increased their own herd, it would greatly benefit them. However, increasing your herd without regard to the resources available also brings unintentional tragedy — in the form of the destruction of the common grazing area. Being selfish by using a shared group resource can hurt others. But it doesn’t always have to. Since that time, we’ve had a great deal of research into this phenomenon that’s resulted in a few common solutions, as outlined by Mark Van... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2649060 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:23:00 +0100 2649060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2329683&cid=t_107182_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fgetting-help-for-sleep-problems-from.html CBS 2 News in Chicago reports that a growing number of dentists are practicing “dental sleep medicine.” What does dentistry have to do with sleep?The most obvious connection between your teeth and your sleep is bruxism. This occurs when you grind or clench your teeth during sleep.Bruxism can damage your teeth and cause jaw discomfort or pain. It also can briefly disturb your sleep – and wake up your bed partner.A dental sleep medicine specialist can fit you with a mouth guard that you wear during sleep. This will protect your teeth and reduce the grinding noise.But dental sleep medicine specialists aren’t just bruxism experts. They also may be able to help you with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. These problems involve a partial or complete blockage of your airway.A dentist wh... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2329683 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:54:00 +0100 2329683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2236541&cid=t_107182_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fmuch-ado-about-snoring.html Segments of today’s Morning Edition on NPR focused on snoring in adults and children. It’s a common problem. But what can be done about it?First, you need to be aware that snoring is a common sign of obstructive sleep apnea. Most often this kind of snoring is loud and frequent. It tends to be followed by silent pauses in breathing. These pauses may end with a loud choking or snorting sound.Sleep apnea is a serious health problem that requires medical attention. CPAP and oral appliances are the two most common treatments. Another option is surgery, which is a common solution for children with sleep apnea.But what about a milder case of snoring that is unrelated to sleep apnea? Are there any solutions?Well there are hundreds, if not thousands, of products that are marketed to “cure” ... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2236541 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:02:00 +0100 2236541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=501621&cid=t_107182_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F26%2Fthought-for-the-day-pink-is-the-new-black%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Prevention, Fundraisers, Thought for the DayNot everyone buys into the power of pink when it comes to breast cancer. Pink ribbons, pink teddy bears, pink hats, shirts, scarves, socks, purses, jewelry, magnets, and even cooking appliances have monopolized the breast cancer market. And some people just plain refuse to associate the disease with anything remotely sweet, soft, and soothing.Think about this: Annette`s Angels, founded in 2006 by the children of Annette Roberta, love and applaud the effectiveness of the flood of pink used to raise awareness about a disease that took Roberta after a 15-year battle. But they refuse to embrace any color but black as they proceed to kick breast cancer in the butt. Black reflects their anger at breast cancer. And their powe... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=501621 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 501621