State fines maker of 'Brazilian Blowout' product

California ordered a hair products company Monday to pay $600000 in penalties for selling a popular concoction that releases toxic formaldehyde gas while smoothing out those pesky curls. The company that produces the Brazilian Blowout must immediately more

San Francisco Chronicle ( 1/30/2012 5:57:08 PM -08:00 )

Brazilian Blowout maker agrees to labeling changes

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California's attorney general says the maker of a popular line of hair-straightening products has agreed to alert consumers and stylists that two of its formulations emit formaldehyde gas, a possible carcinogen. more

Seattle Post Intelligencer ( 1/30/2012 5:08:08 PM -08:00 )

Maker of Brazilian Blowout hair products agrees to settle Calif. lawsuit with

SAN FRANCISCO — The maker of a popular line of hair-straightening products has agreed to alert consumers that two of its formulations emit formaldehyde gas, a possible carcinogen, California's attorney general announced Monday. The labeling changes are more

Washington Post ( 1/30/2012 4:11:00 PM -08:00 )

Brazilian Blowout company settles with state over formaldehyde
	By Matt Stevens The company behind the popular Brazilian Blowout hair-straightening treatment will have to warn consumers that two of its most popular products contain formaldehyde, according to the terms of a settlement the GIB company made with the more
Los Angeles Times ( 1/30/2012 1:52:04 PM -08:00 )

'Brazilian Blowout' Products Dangerous and Deceptive: Attorney General

By Lauren Steussy and Samantha Tata A popular hair-straightening treatment will be getting a makeover after a settlement was reached with a company that sells hair products that emit formaldehyde gas. Brazilian Blowout -- a product that promises to more

NBC Los Angeles ( 1/30/2012 3:59:54 PM -08:00 )

Brazilian Blowout settles with California attorney general over 'formaldehyde
	Brazilian Blowout, a hair-smoothing treatment that can soar to $300 a pop, has reached a settlement with the California attorney general after falsely advertising two of its most popular products as being "safe" and "formaldehyde-free. more
89.3 KPCC ( 1/30/2012 3:47:00 PM -08:00 )

Brazilian Blowout Formaldehyde Case Settled

By Lori Preuitt A high end hair treatment called a Brazilian Blowout will never be the same -- and that's a good thing according to the state of California. From now on, before you get a Brazilian Blowout you will be informed that two of its most more

NBC Bay Area ( 1/30/2012 3:22:51 PM -08:00 )

California Settles With Makers Of Brazilian Blowout For $600K

LOS ANGELES (CBS) — Fans of the Brazilian Blowout are going to have to face the truth next time they get their favorite hair treatment: these popular hair smoothing products emit formaldehyde gas. State Attorney General Kamala D. Harris announced more

CBS Local ( 1/30/2012 2:18:06 PM -08:00 )

Brazilian Blowout Hair-Products Company Hit with $600000 Settlement by AG's Office

By Peter Jamison Mon., Jan. 30 2012 at 1:15 PM ​The office of California Attorney General Kamala Harris announced today that a popular manufacturer of hair products, Brazilian Blowout, has admitted that some of its merchandise emits formaldehyde gas more

SF Weekly (blog) ( 1/30/2012 1:20:41 PM -08:00 )

NoHo Hair Product Maker to Pay $600000 for Lack of Warning
	[California AG] – Attorney General Kamala D. Harris announced a settlement Monday with the manufacturer of Brazilian Blowout products that will require the company to warn consumers and hair stylists that two of its most popular hair smoothing products more
SCVNEWS.com ( 1/30/2012 1:14:16 PM -08:00 )

Brazilian Blowout maker must warn consumers

By MARILYN KALFUS / THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER The makers of the popular Brazilian Blowout hair straightener have agreed to warn consumers and hair stylists that a couple of its most popular products emit formaldehyde gas. Attorney General Kamala D. more

OCRegister ( 1/30/2012 1:11:21 PM -08:00 )

Doctors to remove remains of twin from boy's stomach

By Michael Winter, USA TODAY Doctors in Peru planned today to remove the remains of a partially formed "parasitic twin" fetus from the stomach of a 3-year-old boy, according to news reports. The living twin absorbed his brother as they developed in more

USA TODAY ( 1/30/2012 5:56:06 PM -08:00 )

The boy who swallowed his twin: Three-year-old has body of parasitic sibling
	By Simon Tomlinson Surgeons were today preparing to operate on a three-year-old boy to remove the body of a 'parasitic twin' growing inside his stomach. Isbac Pacunda was left with the rare condition after absorbing his would-be sibling inside the womb more
Daily Mail ( 1/30/2012 3:46:02 PM -08:00 )

Peru doctors to remove 'parasitic twin'
	By AP Leonidas Pacunda holds up the shirt of his son Isbac Pacunda, who was diagnosed with "Fetus in fetu" at Las Mercedes hospital in Chiclayo, Peru, Saturday Jan. 28, 2012. LIMA, Peru — Doctors in Peru have found a “parasitic twin” in the stomach of more
New York Daily News ( 1/30/2012 2:25:56 PM -08:00 )

'Parasitic Twin' to Be Removed From 3-year-old

Doctors in Peru are scheduled to remove a one-and-a-half pound "parasitic twin" from the belly of a three-year-old boy. (Jan. 30) more

The Associated Press ( 1/30/2012 2:03:50 PM -08:00 )

Boy Has Twin's Body in Stomach
	Doctors will remove the partial body of a twin from 3-year-old Isbac Pacunda's stomach. Image credit: Karel Navarro/AP Photo Doctors in Peru said they would operate today on a 3-year-old boy to remove the body of his would-be twin. more
ABC News (blog) ( 1/30/2012 11:16:24 AM -08:00 )

Doctors Rush for Boy in Peru With 'Parasitic Twin'

Leonidas Pacunda holds up the shirt of his son Isbac Pacunda, who was diagnosed with "Fetus in fetu" at Las Mercedes hospital in Chiclayo, Peru, Saturday Jan. 28, 2012. Isbac, 3, was diagnosed with having tissues from the fetus of his twin brother in more

Fox News ( 1/29/2012 4:06:48 PM -08:00 )

'Parasitic' twin found inside boy

Doctors in Peru have found a "parasitic twin" in the stomach of a three-year-old boy, and plan to surgically remove the tissue. Dr Carlos Astocondor of the medical team at Las Mercedes Hospital in the northern port of Chiclayo said the condition occurs more

The Press Association ( 1/28/2012 10:00:00 PM -08:00 )

Doctors In Peru To Remove 'Parasitic Twin'

by AP LIMA, Peru (AP) — Doctors in Peru have found a "parasitic twin" in the stomach of a 3-year-old boy, and plan to surgically remove the tissue Monday. Dr. Carlos Astocondor of the medical team at Las Mercedes Hospital in the northern port of more

NPR ( 1/28/2012 7:18:21 PM -08:00 )

Extra, Extra: "Parasitic Twin" Removal Time
	A three-year-old in Peru is finally getting his "parasitic twin" removed from his stomach. Speaking of babies, damn is that one big baby born naturally in Iowa. Ouch. Who would be the perfect guest star for the 600th episode of The Simpsons? more
Gothamist ( 1/30/2012 3:53:07 PM -08:00 )

'Parasitic twin' found in boy's stomach

Doctors in Peru have found a partially formed foetus inside the stomach of a three-year-old boy. Isbac Pacunda was found to have tissue from the foetus of his twin brother inside of him. The "parasitic twin" weighs 700g and is approximately 25cm long, more

MSN NZ News ( 1/30/2012 12:44:39 PM -08:00 )

'Parasitic twin' with eyes and hair found in toddler's stomach

DOCTORS IN PERU have found a “parasitic twin” with eyes and hair in the stomach of a three-year-old boy. Medical teams planned to surgically remove the tissue today after making the discovery. Dr Carlos Astocondor of the medical team at Las Mercedes more

thejournal.ie ( 1/30/2012 12:44:18 PM -08:00 )

Parasitic Twin Found In Three Year Old's Stomach [Video]
	3 year old Isbac Pacunda went to the hospital with stomach pains in her native Peru. What doctors discovered was nothing short of creepy. Inside Pacunda's stomach was a parasitic twin, a twin that forms in the womb but does not fully separate from the more
The Inquisitr ( 1/30/2012 11:05:16 AM -08:00 )

Boy has twin's body in his stomach
	Doctors will remove the partial body of a twin from 3-year-old Isbac Pacunda's stomach. Image credit: Karel Navarro/AP Photo By Carrie Gann Doctors in Peru said they will operate today on a 3-year-old boy to remove the body of his would-be twin. more
abc11.com ( 1/30/2012 10:12:24 AM -08:00 )

Three-year-old boy to have operation to remove parasitic twin from his stomach

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Jan 30, 2012 A three-year-old boy will have an operation today to remove his own partially formed 'parasitic twin' embedded in his stomach. Little Isbac Pacunda from Peru would have absorbed his 'twin' in his mother's womb. more

Parentdish ( 1/30/2012 6:20:56 AM -08:00 )

'Parasitic' Twin With Eyes And Hair Found In Peruvian Boy, Three

Dr Carlos Astocondor of the medical team at Las Mercedes Hospital in the northern port of Chiclayo said the condition occurs in about one of every 500000 live births. He said the partially formed foetus weighs a pound and a half and is nine inches long more

Huffington Post UK ( 1/30/2012 1:57:32 AM -08:00 )

'Parasitic' twin discovered inside three-year-old boy
	A 'parasitic' twin has been found in the stomach of a three-year-old boy in Peru. Doctor Carlos Astocondor, of the medical team at Las Mercedes Hospital, said the 25-centimetre foetus weights 680 grams, has some hair on the cranium, eyes and a few more
The West Australian ( 1/30/2012 12:08:00 AM -08:00 )

VA Sen Proposes Rectal Exams for Men Seeking Viagra

By Laura Vozzella Sometimes a “nay” vote isn't enough to show a lawmaker's disdain for a bill. Sometimes only a flippant floor amendment will do. Janet HowellVirginia state Sen. Janet D. Howell (D-Fairfax) doesn't think much of a bill that would more

Washington Post (blog) ( 1/30/2012 3:58:59 PM -08:00 )

Janet Howell, Virginia State Senator, Attaches Rectal Exam Amendment To Anti

To protest a bill that would require women to undergo an ultrasound before having an abortion, Virginia State Sen. Janet Howell (D-Fairfax) on Monday attached an amendment that would require men to have a rectal exam and a cardiac stress test before more

Huffington Post ( 1/30/2012 2:40:08 PM -08:00 )

Virginia GOP's abortion hypocrisy

By Peter Galuszka Abortion is always a very unpleasant topic, just as it must be horrendous for a woman to be in a position to make such as choice. Still, it is her constitutional right, the law of the land. But after years of trying, more

Washington Post (blog) ( 1/30/2012 8:29:18 AM -08:00 )

VA Sen Proposes Rectal Exams for Men Seeking Viagra

Things are looking up for New energy - and stinging humor - has emboldened opponents of Virginia's new ultrasound law, thanks to State Sen. Janet Howell (D-Fairfax)'s proposed amendment requiring men to have a rectal exam and a cardiac stress test in more

Religion Dispatches ( 1/30/2012 5:55:09 PM -08:00 )

Senate rejects amendment to ultrasound bill

RICHMOND, Va. - Sen. Janet Howell says if pregnant women should have to get an ultrasound before having an abortion, men should have to undergo additional medical procedures before getting a prescription for erectile dysfunction. more

WTOP ( 1/30/2012 5:13:52 PM -08:00 )

Fairfax Senator Janet Howell Seeks “A Little Gender Equality” With Abortion Bill
	RICHMOND, Va. (CBSDC/AP) — Sen. Janet Howell, a Democrat from Fairfax, says if pregnant women should have to get an ultrasound before having an abortion, men should have to undergo additional medical procedures before getting a prescription for more
CBS Local ( 1/30/2012 3:51:06 PM -08:00 )

Senate Rejects Erectile Dysfunction Amendment

By Jim Iovino If pregnant women should have to get an ultrasound before having an abortion in Virginia, Sen. Janet Howell (D-Fairfax Co.) thought it would only be fair that men should have to undergo additional medical procedures before getting a more

NBC4 Washington (blog) ( 1/30/2012 12:49:34 PM -08:00 )

Viagra vs. abortions a gender equality issue, Dem says

A Northern Virginia lawmaker's tongue-in-cheek protest of an anti-abortion bill attempted to make it more difficult for men to refill their Viagra prescriptions. Sen. Janet Howell, D-Reston, proposed Monday that the state make it more arduous for more

Washington Examiner (blog) ( 1/30/2012 12:33:57 PM -08:00 )

Viagra amendment fails in Senate
	By Chelyen Davis Things nearly got a lot more uncomfortable for men taking erectile dysfunction drugs, thanks to an amendment that was proposed — but failed, by two votes — in the Senate. The Senate was voting to advance Sen. more
The Free Lance-Star (blog) ( 1/30/2012 11:54:23 AM -08:00 )

Senate gives preliminary backing to abortion ultrasound bill

A bill that would require a woman seeking an abortion to have an ultrasound took another step toward passage in the Virginia Senate today -- but not before outnumbered Democrats rose to express their opposition in clinical terms. Sen. more

Richmond Times Dispatch ( 1/30/2012 11:44:56 AM -08:00 )

Irked by abortion rule, Va. senator proposes rectal exams for men

By Michael Sluss The state Senate this afternoon gave preliminary approval for legislation that would require pregnant women to undergo ultrasound imaging before an abortion, but not before rejecting a Democratic senator's attempt to add what she more

The Virginian-Pilot ( 1/30/2012 12:16:50 PM -08:00 )