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Restricted Diet Affects Surgery Risk A new study in mice suggests that several days on a restricted diet may help the body better cope with the stress of surgery. The findings point the way toward potential strategies for reducing surgical risks in people. When blood flow to an area stops during surgery and is then […]
Genetic basis for anthrax susceptibility in humans discovered by Stanford scientists Mikhail Martchenko is the first author of a study that showed great variability in the way that cells from different people respond to the anthrax toxin. Anthrax toxin is a deadly poison. But it doesn’t affect all people the same way. Research published today […]
For cutting-edge biomedical materials, try corn. Students explore plant-derived materials for wound closures, tissue engineering. Eliza Grinnell/ SEAS/ Students in the undergraduate teaching labs at SEAS are investigating plant-based materials that may help regrow damaged neurons. The team includes (from front to back) Godwin Abiola ’14, Undergraduate Studies in Biomedical Engineering Assistant Director Sujata Bhatia, […]
State Economy to Get Big Jolt with Proposed New Tax on Cigarettes, Study Finds Voters to Consider State Ballot Measure on June 5 A new UCSF analysis has found that a state ballot initiative to increase the cigarette tax would create about 12,000 jobs and nearly $2 billion in new economic activity in California. […]
Individual differences in anthrax susceptibility discovered by scientists Susceptibility to anthrax toxin is a heritable genetic trait that may vary tremendously among individuals, according to a new study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Among 234 people studied, the cells of three people were virtually insensitive to the toxin, while the cells of […]
Can You Really Die From a Broken Heart? Sappy cards. Impossible dinner reservations. Rose bouquets for twice their typical cost. If you’re annoyed by the hype of the Valentine’s holiday, take heart: There might be something worth celebrating after all. Scientists continue to find ways that nurturing relationships, like a supportive marriage, confer health benefits to the […]
The influence of medical press releases on news coverage quality I’m a few days late to this, but a new study (one of particular significance to those of us in the communications field) is demonstrating the important role that press releases can play in getting high-quality, accurate medical information delivered to the public. In a BMJ paper, Dartmouth researchers identified media coverage of studies appearing […]
Is there a connection between consuming mass media and making healthy choices? Indulging in mass media could prompt you to make healthier decisions, according to findings(subscription required) recently published inInternational Journal of Public Health. Italian researchers examined data from a sample of more than 1,000 people from a large epidemiological study. Participants completed a survey on […]
A gap in childhood obesity research A study in today’s new issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine takes a close look at food for sale in more than 3,800 public and private elementary schools across the U.S. between 2006 and 2010. The findings are discouraging: During a period when school menus have generated lots of attention as […]
Hey doc, got a light? Research highlights Big Tobacco’s long history with the medical community In the 1920s, tobacco companies began a campaign to engage throat doctors into helping calm the public’s growing fears about the harmful effects of tobacco. Yep. You’ve read that right. Throat doctorsactually pushed cigarettes as remedies for throat irritation. But are you really […]
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.
