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 'avon'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:37:13 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3004086&cid=t_110203_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FpcL5dPPQIAQ%2F Now that Fred Hassan is no longer the chief executive of Schering-Plough - or any other drugmaker - since Merck finally scooped up its rival, Fred has been busy accepting invitations to join the boards of various other corporations. Apparently, his experience selling drugmakers - don’t forget his time running Pharmacia - is seen as invaluable to others who want to increase their stock prices. Last week, for instance, Fred joined the Warbug Pincus private equity firm as a senior advisor (please look here) and joined the board of Bausch & Lomb, which makes eye products (see here). And late last month, he became a Time Warner board member (statement). And for those who weren’t aware, Fred is already an Avon Products board member. But where will Fred turn up next? Suggestions?... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3004086 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:34:02 +0100 3004086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2904982&cid=t_110203_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F10%2F19%2Fmosquito%2F This month Mid Brain reports on new cosmetic science stories while the Left and Right Brains take time off to work on the new Beauty Brains book. Mid Brain reports: We’ve blogged before about using Avon Skin So Soft as a mosquito repellent and why nothing can beat DEET, the active in OFF! But recently researchers have discovered several new super anti-mosquito ingredients. In fact, these new chemicals work up to three times longer than DEET and they don’t have the same sticky coating on your skin. Here’s the catch: the regulations that control how new chemicals are brought to market may prevent these new ingredients from ever reaching our store shelves. You can read all about the buggy controversy at ScienceDaily.com. It’s especially interesting to see how the US A... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2904982 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:01:56 +0100 2904982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2584264&cid=t_110203_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F07%2F09%2Fwhy-is-avon-skin-so-soft-so-amazing%2F Jill just wants to know…I remember hearing that Avon Skin So Soft is not only an amazing moisturizer but it can also stop bugs from biting. Is this true? The Left Brain replies: Skin so soft is a great moisturizer that gives a smooth, dry feel to skin.  That’s because it’s not a lotion – it’s a blend of mineral oil and esters that lubricates without being too wet or greasy. Avon Skin So Soft Bath Oil Ingredients Mineral oil, isopropyl palmitate, dicapryl adipate, fragrance, dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate, BHT (to prevent oxidation) and carrot seed oil (source). I think that the most amazing thing about this product is that for decades people have been convinced that it is an excellent mosquito repellent. Rumor had it that Skin So Soft was even better than pro... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2584264 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:01:34 +0100 2584264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349545&cid=t_110203_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Ftrue-recovery-begins-after-breast-cancer-treatment%2F You completed your surgery or treatment, the surgical wounds have begun to fade and chemotherapy is a bad memory. Perhaps reconstruction is behind you and your hair is back on your head where it belongs. By all outward appearances you have begun to heal, or may even think you are fully healed from breast cancer. I’m sure your doctor, like mine is careful not to say that you are cured. My husband was told he was cured after his prostate cancer treatment and other cancers can be cured, but for breast cancer the word cured is not used. So we heal and we go on. Some of us can leave it behind and some of us carry the scars and overshadowing of cancer with us throughout our life.  Most of us I have discovered have fought breast cancer and won, but we haven’t healed. Healing is a process. Wh... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349545 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:11:17 +0100 2349545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=780397&cid=t_110203_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F05%2Freese-witherspoon-is-ambassador-for-avon-breast-cancer%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Celebrity spokespersonOscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon has been chosen as Avon's first-ever global ambassador. Serving as honorary chairman of the Avon Foundation, the 31-year-old will focus on issues of breast cancer, domestic violence, and emergency relief. "I'm very excited about working with the Avon Foundation, with many different aspects of it," Witherspoon says. "First and foremost, breast cancer research and awareness, programs that they're working on. Someone very close to me is a breast-cancer survivor. It's a cause that's very close to my heart." Witherspoon will also represent Avon Products Inc.'s beauty brands and sales representatives.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments (Sourc... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=780397 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 780397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=682738&cid=t_110203_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F19%2Fthought-for-the-day-happy-birthday-dad%2F Filed under: Thought for the DayToday is my dad's 65th birthday. He always loved visiting Arizona over the years, he finally made his dream come true by moving to Tucson. My dad has always lived a very healthy lifestyle -- I believe that is why is he in such good physical and mental shape today. One year before I was diagnosed with breast cancer we ran the 5k at the Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure in Philadelphia. That was back in 2000, however my dad has been running in races for over thirty years. We also tackled the Avon 2 Day walk in New York City in the fall of 2003. Jack is a non-smoker, a jogger, hiker, a golfer, and a chess player -- it is important to not only exercise the body -- but also the mind. Keep it up dad. Happy birthday!! I love you! Permalink | Email ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=682738 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 682738