Taking the “Ewww”… out of snail cream
June 17, 2014 – 11:07 pm | One Comment

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 […]

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Cooling Therapy for Birth Disorder Boosts Later Survival
June 18, 2012 – 8:22 pm | No Comments
Cooling Therapy for Birth Disorder Boosts Later Survival

Cooling Therapy for Birth Disorder Boosts Later Survival A treatment that cools the bodies of infants who lack sufficient oxygen at birth brings benefits that last for years, a new study confirms. Infants sometimes develop severe oxygen deficiency during the birth process. This condition—known as birth asphyxia or hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy—can arise from blood loss and […]

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Cystic Fibrosis Therapy Tested in Young Children
June 18, 2012 – 8:17 pm | No Comments
Cystic Fibrosis Therapy Tested in Young Children

Cystic Fibrosis Therapy Tested in Young Children A treatment that benefits adults and older children with cystic fibrosis may not help infants and young children with the disease, a new study reports. The finding could slow the adoption of this therapy in younger children. Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder that results in a buildup […]

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Questions About HDL Cholesterol
June 18, 2012 – 5:11 pm | No Comments
Questions About HDL Cholesterol

Questions About HDL Cholesterol The effect of “good” cholesterol on cardiovascular disease may be more complicated than previously thought, according to a new analysis. The finding raises questions about how best to lower heart disease risk. Cholesterol deposits (colored areas) in a blood vessel. Image by Metripol, Wellcome Images. All rights reserved by Wellcome Images. Cholesterol […]

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Coffee Drinkers Have Lower Risk of Death
June 4, 2012 – 8:00 pm | No Comments
Coffee Drinkers Have Lower Risk of Death

Coffee Drinkers Have Lower Risk of Death Older adults who drink coffee—either caffeinated or decaffeinated—may have a lower risk of death than those who don’t drink coffee, according to a new analysis. The finding adds to growing evidence that coffee drinking may have health benefits. Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the […]

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Clues to Alzheimer’s Disease
June 4, 2012 – 6:12 pm | No Comments
Clues to Alzheimer’s Disease

Clues to Alzheimer’s Disease Researchers may have discovered a mechanism behind the largest known genetic risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer’s disease. The finding suggests possible strategies for prevention as well as a potential new drug target. Destructive enzymes (green) become more active and weaken the blood-brain barrier in mice that are genetically engineered to produce […]

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Sigmoidoscopies Decrease Colon Cancer Deaths
June 4, 2012 – 5:05 pm | No Comments
Sigmoidoscopies Decrease Colon Cancer Deaths

Sigmoidoscopies Decrease Colon Cancer Deaths Screening using sigmoidoscopy helps prevent colorectal cancer and reduce deaths from the disease, a new study reports. Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths nationwide. In 2012, more than 143,000 people will be diagnosed with the disease, and over 52,000 people will die from it. Proper screening can […]

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Thought-Control Gives Paralyzed People Helping Hand
May 23, 2012 – 8:58 pm | No Comments
Thought-Control Gives Paralyzed People Helping Hand

Thought-Control Gives Paralyzed People Helping Hand Paralyzed patients were able to reach and grasp objects by controlling a robotic arm with their thoughts, a new study reports. This advance may help restore some independence and improve quality of life for people who’ve lost the use of their limbs. A participant uses her thoughts to control […]

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Technique Aims to Restore Vision
May 23, 2012 – 8:40 pm | No Comments
Technique Aims to Restore Vision

Technique Aims to Restore Vision In a proof-of-principle study, researchers developed retinal implants that can potentially deliver images to surviving neurons in the eye and restore vision.   A pinpoint-sized photovoltaic chip implanted under the retina of a blind rat (upper right). The background image shows the chip’s array of photodiodes. A single pixel of […]

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The Microbes of Men
May 23, 2012 – 7:48 pm | No Comments
The Microbes of Men

The Microbes of Men A new study revealed a surprisingly diverse and stable community of microbes in the male urinary tract and on the penis. The findings will help lead to a better understanding of male reproductive and sexual health. Staphylococcus, one of the types of bacteria identified in the study. Image by Matthew J. Arduino, CDC. […]

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Test Before Incontinence Surgery Often Unnecessary
May 14, 2012 – 8:26 pm | No Comments
Test Before Incontinence Surgery Often Unnecessary

Test Before Incontinence Surgery Often Unnecessary A routine test done in women before urinary incontinence surgery may be unnecessary, a new study reports. Patients who had bladder function tests before their surgery had no better outcomes than those who only had a check-up in a doctor’s office. Urinary incontinence refers to a loss of bladder […]

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