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Treating Type 2 Diabetes in Youth A combination of 2 diabetes drugs, metformin and rosiglitazone, was more effective in treating youth with type 2 diabetes than metformin alone, according to a new study. Rising childhood obesity in America has brought more cases of type 2 diabetes in youth. Type 2 diabetes heightens the risk for […]
Bilingual Effects in the Brain A new study found certain brain functions that are enhanced in teens who are fluent in more than one language. The finding gives new insight into how our senses help shape our brains. About 1 in 5 children nationwide speak a language other than English at home. Children who grow […]
Drugs Equally Effective for Age-Related Vision Loss A 2-year comparison showed that the drugs Avastin and Lucentis lead to similar vision improvements in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The study also found that visual gains were slightly better with monthly rather than as-needed treatments. AMD is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness […]
Insights into MRSA Epidemic NIH scientists and their colleagues in China have identified a gene that’s been playing a pivotal role in epidemic waves of methicillin-resistantStaphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in Asia. The finding suggests a potential target for novel therapeutics. Decades ago, doctors used penicillin to treat people infected with the S. aureus bacterium, commonly known as staph. […]
Compound Points to Potential Autism Therapy An experimental compound reversed certain autism-like behaviors in mice. The finding may lead to a new strategy for treating autism spectrum disorders (ASD). A mouse pays a social visit to a novel animal. Image courtesy of Drs. MuYang and Jacqueline Crawley, NIMH Laboratory of Behavioral Neuroscience. ASD includes several […]
Device Restores Movement to Paralyzed Limbs Monkeys temporarily paralyzed from the elbow down to their fingers were able to grasp and release a ball with the help of electrodes in the brain that directly stimulate the hand muscles. This type of technology may one day help paralysis victims regain muscle control. Motor neurons. Image by […]
Genetics of Bone Density A new study linked 32 novel genetic regions to bone mineral density. The findings may help researchers understand why some people are more susceptible to bone fractures. The research also points to potential drug targets for preventing or treating osteoporosis. Bones are made of a mineral and protein scaffold filled with […]
Clues to Emerging Drug-Resistant Malaria Researchers report that a first-line treatment for malaria is losing its effectiveness in parts of Asia. They’ve also found regions of the parasite’s genome that seem to underlie its drug resistance. The findings may offer clues to help block the spread of hard-to-treat malaria. Child in a poor village in […]
Molecular Effects of Social Stress Social rank has broad effects on gene regulation, particularly in the immune system, according to a new study in rhesus macaques. The findings help explain how social status gets under your skin. Rhesus macaques at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center were used in the study. Image courtesy of Yerkes […]
Spontaneous Mutations Raise Autism Risk A trio of new studies has revealed several genes and biological pathways that may contribute to autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Among other insights, the findings may help explain earlier evidence linking autism risk to older fathers. ASD includes several related brain disorders, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. People […]
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 […]
Saw palmetto Treatments
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.
