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New York City health campaign nudges public to “burn calories, not electricity” On a recent tromp through the airport, I did something I haven’t done in a while: deliberately took the stairs instead of the escalator. For a while, I regularly eschewed moving walkways, elevators and escalators to increase my level of daily activity. But […]
How Sulfa Drugs Work Researchers have finally found out how sulfa drugs—the first class of antibiotics ever discovered—work at the molecular level. The finding offers insights into designing more robust antibiotic therapies. Bacillus anthracis. Image courtesy of CDC/ Dr. William A. Clark. Sulfa antibiotics were first used in the 1930s, and they revolutionized medicine. […]
Understanding the science and psychology of how habits work … … How to break habits (from The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg) Previous research has suggested that making healthy lifestyle changes may improve our health and potentially prevent cancer, stave off Alzheimer’s, lower blood pressure and improve mental health. But, as many of us can attest, adopting healthier habits can be a […]
Stephen Wolfram reflects on the personal analytics of his life Stephen Wolfram, the creator of Wolfram|Alpha, has been collecting details on his intellectual and physical activity for over two decades. In a post yesterday on Wired’s Epicenter blog, Wolfram sifts through the massive volume of personal data and illustrates how such reservoirs of information can be used to teases out […]
Ask Stanford Med: Rafael Pelayo answers questions on sleep research and offers tips for ‘springing forward’ Changes to our sleep schedules like the upcoming change to daylight saving time can make it hard to fall or stay asleep. In an effort to help you spring forward and stay on track, Stanford’s Rafael Pelayo, MD, recently took questions on […]
New imaging technology may aid in early detection of breast cancer This kaleidoscopic image shows a live human mammary gland structure created by Purdue researchers working to develop a new imaging technology to determine a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer and advance research on methods for preventing the disease. Futurity reports: The new imaging technique, […]
New Stanford immune-system sensor may speed up, slash cost of detecting disease An inexpensive new medical sensor has the potential to simplify the diagnosis of diseases ranging from life-threatening immune deficiencies to the common cold, according to its inventors at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Their device, called an integrated microfluidics-waveguide sensor, sorts and counts […]
Kidney-transplant patients celebrate unprecedented freedom from immunosuppressant drugs In the year 2000, just as Daniel Bitner was starting dental school at the University of Louisville in Kentucky, he got a kick in the teeth. A routine physical turned up elevated blood pressure and creatinine levels, which taken together can mean kidney malfunction. He soon learned […]
Irradiation and stem cells used in new treatment to enable kidney recipients to forego immunosuppressant drugs With a novel approach that creates a more-accepting immune system, Stanford School of Medicine physicians have pioneered a technique that frees kidney-transplant recipients from a life on anti-rejection drugs. Unlike the standard care after such a transplant, the Stanford doctors irradiate […]
Study shows chronic stress in adolescence may impair memory As many of us have experienced, chronic stress can take a toll on your emotions and ability to think clearly. Now findings published in Neuronoffer new insights into how chronic stress may affect the brain during adolescence and adulthood. In the study (subscription required), University of Buffalo researchers analyzed […]
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.
