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 […]
Read the full story »General health issues, Medical conditions, Research and studies and more
Nutritional supplements, Herbs, Alternative medicine and more…
Nutrition, Diets, Healthy living, Detox, Exercise and Physical Fitness, Sports Fitness and more…
Relationships, Pregnancy, Birth control, Menopause and more
‘Pain Chronicles’ Author Melanie Thernstrom to Speak at Medical Center April 9 Best-selling author Melanie Thernstrom, who wrote “The Pain Chronicles,” will deliver the keynote address at an educational seminar for physicians at noon Saturday, April 9, at the University of Rochester Medical Center Flaum Atrium The free lecture is open to the public […]
Pre-Conception and Early Pregnancy Iron Deficiency Harms Brain Rochester Researchers Identify Window of Vulnerability in Fetal Development A mother’s iron deficiency early in pregnancy may have a profound and long-lasting effect on the brain development of the child, even if the lack of iron is not enough to cause severe anemia, according to a University […]
Nanomodified surfaces seal leg implants against infection Researchers at Brown University have created nanoscale surfaces for implanted materials that mimic the contours of natural skin. The surfaces attract skin cells that, over time, are shown to build a natural seal against bacterial invasion. The group also created a molecular chain that allows an implant surface […]
Wilmot Cancer Researcher Honored as Minority Scholar Amin Ismail, Ph.D., a postdoctoral scientist at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center, is among 50 minority scholars being honored at the American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting, April 2-6, 2011. A native of Alexandria, Egypt, Ismail studied gene function in Canada before coming to the University […]
Radiation 101: Dangers, Myths and More As radiation dangers related to Japan’s damaged Fukushima power plant continue to make national headlines, many people are still wondering exactly what radiation is – and how exposure to it, in high doses, can harm human health. To get straight answers, we tapped radiation biologist Dr. Jacqueline Williams for a brief physics […]
Programs for Children Center Stage at Satcher Awards Ceremony The second annual Dr. David Satcher Community Health Improvement Awards will be presented by the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Center for Community Health on Monday evening. In their second year, the community health improvement awards distinguish individuals who have made significant contributions to community […]
Doctors Offer 1st Patient Care Guidelines for Challenging Blood Clots Rochester expert gives advice to physicians caring for patients at high risk of death Pulmonologists, hematologists, cardiologists and vascular surgeons have come together with the American Heart Association today to publish the first guidelines for treatment of unusual but life-threatening venous thromboembolism (blood clots) and […]
Comprehensive Breast Care Center Receives Accreditation From American College of Surgeons Becomes the region’s only breast care center accredited by the ACS The Comprehensive Breast Care Center (CBCC) at the James. P. Wilmot Cancer Center, and the Highland Breast Imaging Center at Red Creek have been granted a three-year/full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation […]
Mutant prions help cells foil harmful protein misfolding Misfolded proteins are implicated in many incurable neurological diseases. A new and improved understanding of how naturally occurring variants keep proteins from bunching up and spreading provides more options for developing a treatment than scientists had realized. Mutant prions help cells The red color of the the […]
Could mutant flies give epilepsy sufferers greater peace of mind? A new NIH grant will allow biologist Robert Reenan the opportunity to study the genetics of epilepsy using an unusual method. His goal is to discover mutations that suppress seizures. People typically regard these as the same thing, but biology Professor Robert Reenan needed an […]
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.
