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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As Diabetes Emerges, Researchers Track Disease’s First Steps
February 16, 2012 – 8:14 pm | No Comments
As Diabetes Emerges, Researchers Track Disease’s First Steps

As Diabetes Emerges, Researchers Track Disease’s First Steps Scientists have taken a remarkably detailed look at the initial steps that occur in the body when type 1 diabetes mellitus first develops in a child or young adult. Nicholas Jospe, M.D., and Deborah Fowell, Ph.D. The analysis comes from a team of researchers and physicians at […]

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National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Awareness Week Events February 26-March 3, 2012
February 15, 2012 – 8:23 pm | No Comments
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Awareness Week Events February 26-March 3, 2012

National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) Week Events February 26-March 3, 2012 More than a half-dozen events will take place in the Rochester area in recognition of  National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) Week, February 26-March 3, 2012, with sponsorship from the Western New York Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders and Golisano Children’s Hospital Department of Pediatrics. The national theme […]

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Finding a Role for Chocolate in a Healthy Diet
February 14, 2012 – 8:30 pm | No Comments
Finding a Role for Chocolate in a Healthy Diet

Finding a Role for Chocolate in a Healthy Diet If that trove of Valentine’s Day truffles has your conscience heavy, it’s time to take a serious look at the health benefits of chocolate. Since ancient Mayans guzzled the first molten drink (then, a bitter, chocolate soup) almost 2,000 years ago, we’ve learned quite a bit about […]

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Starve a Virus, Feed a Cure?
February 12, 2012 – 8:16 pm | No Comments
Starve a Virus, Feed a Cure?

Starve a Virus, Feed a Cure? New Findings Show How Some Cells Protect Themselves against HIV A protein that protects some of our immune cells from the most common and virulent form of HIV works by starving the virus of the molecular building blocks that it needs to replicate, according to research published online in Nature […]

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To Avoid Early Labor and Delivery, Weight and Diet Changes Not the Answer
February 10, 2012 – 11:57 pm | No Comments
To Avoid Early Labor and Delivery, Weight and Diet Changes Not the Answer

To Avoid Early Labor and Delivery, Weight and Diet Changes Not the Answer Study of Women at Risk of Repeat Preterm Birth One of the strongest known risk factors for spontaneous or unexpected preterm birth – any birth that occurs before the 37th week of pregnancy, most often without a known cause – is already […]

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Night, Weekend Delivery OK for Babies with Birth Defects
February 10, 2012 – 8:06 pm | No Comments
Night, Weekend Delivery OK for Babies with Birth Defects

Night, Weekend Delivery OK for Babies with Birth Defects Weekday delivery is no better than night or weekend delivery for infants with birth defects, according to a new study presented today at The Pregnancy Meeting, the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual conference. The finding is good news for all parties – moms, babies and healthcare teams – […]

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URMC Cardiothoracic Surgeon Honored by National Society
February 9, 2012 – 11:52 pm | No Comments
URMC Cardiothoracic Surgeon Honored by National Society

URMC Cardiothoracic Surgeon Honored by National Society Dedication to teaching tomorrow’s surgeons lauded by residents George L. Hicks, M.D., renowned cardiothoracic surgeon and chief of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center, was honored for his passion and dedication to mentoring surgeons of tomorrow during the annual meeting of the Society of Thoracic […]

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Like Mother, Like Daughter: Duo Shaves Heads for Cancer Research
February 9, 2012 – 8:42 pm | No Comments
Like Mother, Like Daughter: Duo Shaves Heads for Cancer Research

Like Mother, Like Daughter: Duo Shaves Heads for Cancer Research Golisano Children’s Hospital doctor and daughter support St. Baldrick’s Growing up, 13-year-old Rhyanna Bredlau watched her mother, Amy-Lee Bredlau, M.D., F.A.A.P., pediatric oncology fellow at Golisano Children’s Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center, shave her head to raise money for cancer research, admiring her selfless actions. This year, […]

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Can You Really Die From a Broken Heart?
February 6, 2012 – 8:21 pm | No Comments
Can You Really Die From a Broken Heart?

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 […]

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Free Heart Screenings Feb. 13 at Strong Memorial Hospital
February 1, 2012 – 6:58 pm | No Comments
Free Heart Screenings Feb. 13 at Strong Memorial Hospital

Free Heart Screenings Feb. 13 at Strong Memorial Hospital University of Rochester Medical Center cardiologists will offer free blood pressure and oxygenation screenings, which are key indicators of heart disease, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Feb. 13, at Strong Memorial Hospital Lobby. This is part of the Medical Center’s community outreach efforts to mark American […]

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