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Evolutionary question, answered Harvard researcher co-authors paper on peppered moth evolution Jim Mallet, Distinguished Lecturer on Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, says new research is particularly noteworthy because it settles a decade-long controversy about whether the moths are a good example of natural selection at work./ Rose Lincoln/Harvard Staff Photographer Anew paper published in the Royal Society’s Biology Letters journal, shows that […]
Mock-ups help refine pre-construction plans for hospitals They’re the crash-test dummies of modern medicine: two sets of full-scale hospital rooms, including operating, recovery and patient rooms, built to the architectural specifications of the new Stanford Hospital and expansion of Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. They include every fixture — from overhead booms and monitors to electrical outlets and hand-sanitizer […]
Population studies at heart of initiative to improve health Harry Greenberg In an era of personalized medicine, the idea of our collective health may seem a bit old-fashioned. But as our growing population ages and alarm bells sound about the appalling prevalence of serious health threats such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer, physicians, […]
Using Autoinjectors to Treat Seizures Drug delivery into muscle using an autoinjector—akin to the EpiPen used to treat serious allergic reactions—can be a fast, effective way to stop prolonged epileptic seizures. The finding provides a safe tool to treat people quickly during an emergency. Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which nerve cells in […]
In vino veritas: Promiscuous yeast hook up in wine-making vats, study shows Humans aren’t the only species that like to get busy with a glass of bubbly, according to researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Turns out, the common baker’s yeast has indulged in a frenzy of amorous frolicking in the fermentation vats of […]
Genetic mechanics First-ever 3-D images of DNA damage sensor created at Harvard “We were really excited to see the 3-D image of the sensor, because this amazing insight is something that could never emerge from studying these proteins biochemically,” said lead author David Jeruzalmi of Harvard’s Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology. Everything — from […]
A look at the most sleep-deprived and well-rested occupations A Time Moneyland story today takes a look at the Top 10 occupations that most deprive employees of sleep as well as jobs where workers are considered to be the most well-rested. The list was compiled by Sleepy’s mattress store using information gathered in the CDC’s National Health Survey. While it’s […]
Statins Linked with Lower Depression Risk in Heart Disease Patients Patients with heart disease who took cholesterol-lowering statins were significantly less likely to develop depression than those who did not, in a study by Mary Whooley, MD, a physician at the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) and a professor of medicine at the University of […]
Research shows working out may benefit work life There’s more evidence today that regular exercise can offer benefits beyond an improved physique. Findings recently published in theJournal of Applied Psychology suggest that employees who engage in physical activity are less likely to experience deterioration in their mental health, including symptoms of burnout and depression. In the study (subscription […]
Childhood leukemia patient on methotrexate shortage If, like me, you’ve been following news of the nation’s methotrexate shortage, you already know that severely curtailed supplies of this powerful chemotherapy drug are threatening the lives of children who need it for cancer treatment. (Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital’sMichael Link, MD, the president of the American Society of Clinical […]
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.
