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Clues to Congenital Heart Disease A large-scale genomic analysis found that non-inherited mutations in hundreds of genes together account for about 1 in 10 cases of severe congenital heart defects. The findings bring us closer to understanding the most common type of birth defect. Congenital heart defects are problems with the heart’s structure that are […]
Infection Makes Mosquitoes Immune to Malaria Parasites Researchers established a bacterial infection in mosquitoes that helps fight the parasites that cause malaria. The infected insects could be a significant tool for malaria control. Wolbachia (green, indicated by white arrows) in an infected mosquito’s midgut. Image by the Xi lab, used courtesy of Science. Malaria is caused by a […]
3-D Printing of Working Bionic Ears Researchers used 3-D printing of cartilage cells and nanomaterials to create functional ears that receive radio signals. The study demonstrates that it may one day be possible to create bionic tissues and organs. Scientists used 3-D printing to merge tissue and an antenna that receives radio signals. Photo by Frank Wojciechowski. […]
Gene Linked to Migraine and Sleep Disorder Researchers linked an abnormal gene to both a common type of migraine and a rare sleep disorder. The finding offers insight into the mechanisms of migraines and provides a new avenue for exploring treatment options. By some estimates, more than 1 in 10 people experience intense headaches, often […]
Hormone May Help Treat Diabetes A hormone called betatrophin prompts cells in the pancreas to multiply and produce more insulin. The finding, in mice, may lead to new ways to prevent or slow the progression of diabetes. Mice that overexpress betatrophin (bottom) produce more pancreatic beta cells (red) and insulin (green) than control mice (top). […]
Refining Supplements for a Blinding Eye Disease New findings may help improve nutritional supplements for treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness nationwide. AMD gradually destroys sharp, central vision as a person ages. The disease affects the macula, a region of the retina responsible for central vision. We rely on the macula […]
Microscopic Star-Shaped Grippers Take Biopsies Researchers designed and tested star-shaped microtools that close in response to body heat to grasp tissue samples. The microgrippers, which require no wires or power, can potentially be used to retrieve tissue samples in many hard-to-reach places. A microgripper near the opening of an endoscopic catheter. Credit: Evin Gultepe, Gracias […]
Genomic Analysis of Endometrial Tumors Genomic classification of endometrial tumors could help guide treatment strategies, according to a new analysis. The study also revealed 4 novel endometrial tumor subtypes and found similarities to other cancers. Cancer of the endometrium, the tissue that lines the uterus, is the fourth most common cancer among women in the […]
Killing Cancer With Radioactive Bacteria Live bacteria delivered a lethal radioactive payload to pancreatic cancer cells in mice. With further development, the experimental approach might one day help doctors fight this deadly type of cancer in people. Listeria (red) inside pancreatic tumor cells 6 hours after infection. Image by the Gravekamp and Dadachova labs, used courtesy of PNAS. […]
Lab-Grown Kidneys Function in Rats Scientists have created artificial kidneys that can filter blood and produce urine when transplanted into rats. With further development, this approach could help the many patients who await organ transplants because their own kidneys no longer work. A decellularized rat kidney in a bioreactor after reseeding with endothelial cells. Photo courtesy […]
Medications can be effective when they are used properly, but some can be addictive and dangerous when abused. This chart provides a brief look at some prescribed medications that—when used in ways or by people other than prescribed—have the potential for adverse medical consequences, including addiction. In 2010, approximately 16 million Americans reported using a […]
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In men: used to treat and relieve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); shrinks the prostate and releases the squeeze of the urethra, so that, urine flows normally; increases urine volume, decreases frequent urination, and more ease of urination.
In women: helps relieve painful periods and regulates the menstrual cycle; stimulates the production of prolactin, a female hormone that promotes breast enlargement. Used to treat urinary tract and bladder infections; has an aphrodisiac effect by enhancing sexual functioning and sexual desire.
Actually, there is no reason to be embarrassed. Enlarged breasts are common among teenage boys and men, and breast reduction surgery is increasingly popular among guys. In fact, in the US it’s the fourth most popular cosmetic surgical procedure among males, with nearly 17,000 of them performed in 2009 alone.
Great news for all those women (and men) who have wanted to try the beautifying effects of snail slime but could never get past the “ick” factor. 20yrsyounger.com promises to get rid of the Ewww… while still letting women reap the anti-aging and rejuvenating benefits of snail slime cream. The process itself is called lyophilisation […]
The specific type of birth defect depends on the systems in the fetus developing at the time of alcohol exposure. Organ systems are most vulnerable to damage by alcohol during the period of most dynamic development. The damage seen in animal models roughly corresponds to weeks 3 to 8 in human pregnancy. However, if a woman drinks any time throughout her pregnancy, damage may occur.
