Thursday, July 15, 2010

Can New Drug Stop Spread of Breast Cancer?

Whether it be family or a close friend, we have all in one way or another been exposed to the inevitable effects of breast cancer. Though the horrible disease has plagued millions, it's comforting to read that researchers continue to work steadfastly at finding a cure.

The Daily Express, Daily Telegraph and BBC News recently reported that British scientists from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland and other research centers in the UK and US are developing a new drug that could stop the spread of breast cancer in a fifth of sufferers; the research is being funded by the Scottish Funding Council and Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

The drug is based on a genetic “breakthrough” that identified how cells break away from highly aggressive HER2 breast cancers. If you’re like me and wondering what HER2 stands for, its "Human Epidermal growth factor Receptor 2" and is a part of a family of genes that play roles in regulating cell growth...basically a gene that contributes to higher aggressiveness in breast cancers.

Although it’s too early to confirm anything, researchers are hoping to one day determine if these chemicals are safe and effective for testing in humans so we could have a new drug on the market to stop the spread of breast cancer. Click here to read more about the story.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Kathy Griffin Looking Hot on Lopez Tonight

Whether she's talking about "Gaytinos" or her love affair with "The Situation," Kathy Griffin always knows how to shock an audience with her blunt yet hysterical personality. But on July 12th, the two-time Emmy winner took her performance on Lopez Tonight to a new level by stripping off her black boyfriend jacket to show off her new vagazzled va-jay-jay and spray tan; though I suspect she wanted to show of her fab body.

I was totally digging her bra - looked like it gave great full coverage - and I'd love to know who makes it. Never been a huge fan of her clothing choices, though...she's made quite a few "worst dressed" lists in her day.

Go Kathy...I totally love her!

Friday, July 2, 2010

From Booty to Boobs - Kim Kardashian unveils her fake body

Reality starlet and sought-after endorser Kim Kardashian may have a banging body and boobs to boot, but her newly unveiled wax figure certainly received some alternations. The big time celebrity (who's website is rumored to be the top celebrity site on the internet) just got her very own wax figure at Madame Tussauds, revealed on July 1st. Although her boobs are still looking large and luscious, they do look a bit fake...at least that's what some of her fans are saying. (Let's not forget that the wax figure is fake itself people!)

The Los Angeles Times "Ministry of Gossip" blog led its post with "Yes, Kim Kardashian -- hers will stay perky longer than yours."

Kim's thoughts on her wax figure? "It's weird," she comments. "It's like she's prettier than I am. It's so weird, like, my arms and the hands..."

Kim, if you'r reading this...I think you're forgetting to mention the breast lift your wax figure received.

Others worthy of their own Madame Tussauds wax figures include Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Lopez and more. Check out all the wax figures here.

Who do you think is next - my vote goes to Justin Beber!