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Improving Gene Therapy for Eye Diseases Researchers developed a less invasive technique that delivers genes across the retinas of mouse and monkey eyes. With further development, the method might be used in people to treat inherited diseases that cause the retina to degenerate and impair sight. The retina is the light-sensitive tissue at the back […]
Anti-smoking Medication Reduces Alcohol Dependence A smoking-cessation medication can also help lower alcohol craving and dependence. The finding may lead to another treatment option for alcohol problems. Alcohol dependence, or alcoholism, is a chronic disease. Signs include craving for alcohol, loss of control over drinking, withdrawal symptoms and tolerance (the need to drink greater amounts […]
Brain Circuits Involved in Compulsive Behaviors Researchers used optogenetics to identify the brain circuits responsible for compulsive behaviors in mice. The findings could lead to new approaches for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other conditions that include compulsive behavior. People with OCD have persistent intrusive thoughts—like an obsession with germs or a need to check […]
Simple Lifestyle Test May Assess Stroke Risk Adults who score higher on Life’s Simple 7 (LS7), a tool used to assess cardiovascular disease risk, may have a reduced risk of stroke, according to a large analysis. Even small improvements in lifestyle factors were associated with lower stroke risk. Stroke is the fourth leading cause of […]
BACH2 Helps Orchestrate the Immune Response Scientists discovered how a gene called BACH2 may affect the development of multiple sclerosis, asthma, Crohn’s disease, celiac disease and other allergic and autoimmune diseases. Human T cells stained to reveal the DNA in their nuclei. Image by A. Walker, L. Sharp & J. Pryde./ All rights reserved by Wellcome Images. The […]
Vegetarian Diets Linked to Lower Mortality Adults who eat a more plant-based diet may be boosting their chance of living longer, according to a large analysis. Research has shown that the foods you eat influence your health. Eating certain foods, such as fruits and nuts, has been associated with reduced death rates, while other foods, […]
Brain Waves May Predict Autism Outcomes The brain activity of 2-year-olds with autism as they listen to words predicts thinking and language skills up to 4 years later. The finding hints that brain measurements may help to anticipate future abilities in children with autism and allow for early, personalized interventions. Autism spectrum disorders are a […]
Scientists Discover a Dedicated Pathway for Itch Researchers identified critical steps in the neural pathway for itchiness in mice, showing that it may be distinct from the circuits that allow us to feel heat and pain. The finding may point to new approaches for blocking the sometimes-debilitating itchiness of conditions such as psoriasis, shingles and […]
Therapeutic Nanoparticles from Grapefruit Juice Researchers used nanoparticles derived from grapefruits to deliver targeted drugs to treat cancer in mice. The technique may prove to be a safe and inexpensive way to make customized therapies. Nanovectors derived from grapefruits can efficiently deliver a variety of therapeutic agents. Image courtesy of Zhang lab. Nanoparticles are emerging as […]
Fungal Findings A genomic survey of the fungi living on our skin provides a framework for understanding how these microbes contribute to skin health and disease. Malassezia fungi. Credit: Janice Haney Carr, CDC. Complex communities of microbes live on the surface of our bodies. These fungi, bacteria and viruses are collectively known as the skin microbiome. […]
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.
