| Slick mags for the big wheels
As yet another magazine about the Main Line debuts this month, one has to ask: Just how much do rich people want to read about themselves? Are there enough party pictures and plastic-surgery ads even in an area as wealthy as the Main Line to fill these competing paeans to the good life? Mainline, the Art+Culture+Lifestyle Magazine, launched its premiere issue last week at a packed party at Susanna Foo Gourmet Kitchen in Radnor. It took an energetic bang on the restaurant's gong to quiet the crowd - a sea of dark suits and tasteful black dresses - so publisher Andrew Cantor could describe this venture, which "celebrates the art of living in the Main Line." Cantor, who also owns a graphic-design firm in New Hope, sees his bimonthly magazine as a sophisticated, sleek alternative to the slightly more staid Main Line Today; the broader, snarkier Philadelphia Magazine; and LifeStyle Main Line magazine, which launched in September.
Breast enhancement: separating fact from fiction
Contrary to popular myth, no silicon breast implant has ever exploded under pressure on an aeroplane, during scuba diving or in particularly cold weather. But is breast surgery a completely risk-free procedure? From enhancing a small cup size to restoring shape post-breastfeeding, breast enhancement or breast augmentation surgery is becoming increasingly accepted and affordable. In 2005, breast augmentation was the most popular UK surgery, according to research by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. So it's about time we dispelled some common myths associated with breast surgery. Do implants cause breast cancer? Rumours that implants can lead to breast cancer have no supporting evidence. Consultant plastic surgeon and a founder member of mybreast, Mr Patrick Mallucci, says: 'The silicon controversy has largely been put to bed.
Shampoos may cause breast growth in boys
BOSTON -- Lavender and tea tree oils found in some shampoos, soaps and lotions can temporarily leave boys with enlarged breasts in rare cases, apparently by disrupting their hormonal balance, a preliminary study suggests.While advising parents to consider the possible risk, several hormone experts emphasized that the problem appears to happen infrequently and clears up when the oils are no longer used. None of those interviewed called for a ban on sales.The study reported on the condition, gynecomastia, in three boys ages 4, 7 and 10. They all went back to normal when they stopped using skin lotions, hair gel, shampoo or soap with the natural oils.It's unclear how often this problem might crop up in other young children.These plant oils, sometimes called "essential oils," are added to many health-care products, usually for their scent.
Valley girl fighting to keep vision
A rare genetic disorder left 4-year-old Trisha Tompkins with only limited vision in her right eye and no vision in the left, but it hasn't slowed her down.
This pint-sized Indian Hills resident is a dynamo. She stops to talk a little, then she's off. She doesn't like doctors much. When she grows up, she wants to drive race cars. Or trains.
"I want to go faster than my dad. I can beat all the boys," she says with a confident smile. "My number is 7-11."
"That's her Dad's dream, too," said Renee Harmon, Trisha's mom.
She explains that it's in the blood. Both Grandpa and Dad are race car drivers. Trisha also wants to play T-ball and she's going to race go-carts with the Northern Nevada Kart Club this year.
One of 10 children, Trisha was diagnosed with the disease, known as renal retinal coloboma syndrome, at birth.
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