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Skin Cells Yield Clues to Parkinson’s Disease Scientists were able to gain new insights into Parkinson’s disease by reprogramming skin cells from patients into neurons. The technology can help researchers understand how the disease develops and which drug treatments might be effective for which patients. A cluster of human stem cells expressing neural proteins. Courtesy of […]
Learning What H5N1 Needs to Spread Just a few mutations allow the avian H5N1 influenza virus to spread through the air, according to a new study. Another recent report found that 4 mutations and a genetic reassortment also enable airborne transmission. These insights will help researchers prepare for potential future flu pandemics. Influenza viruses […]
Severe Food Allergy Reactions in Kids Young children with allergies to milk or eggs had allergic reactions to these and other foods more often than expected, a new study reports. The researchers also found that less than a third of the children with severe allergic reactions were given epinephrine, a drug that reverses symptoms and […]
Drugs Block Deadly Harm from Radiation Exposure Two drugs can block the deadly effects of radiation poisoning in mice when given up to 24 hours after exposure. The finding points to a possible new way to protect against radiation injury from environmental exposures or cancer therapy. High doses of radiation—whether from medical therapy or a […]
The Healthy Human Microbiome Researchers have mapped the normal bacteria that live in and on the healthy human body. The accomplishment sets the stage for better understanding how bacterial communities affect human health and disease. The human body is host to trillions of microbes. These microbes outnumber the body’s cells by 10 to 1. Most […]
Genetics May Guide Ways to Quit Smoking A new study shows that genetic information can help predict whether medications will be likely to help a person quit smoking. The study brings health care providers a step closer to providing individualized treatment plans to help smokers kick the habit. Tobacco use is the most preventable cause […]
Computer Method Predicts Drug Side Effects Researchers have used computer modeling to predict the side effects of hundreds of medications. The technique could aid in the future development and use of drugs. Medications can interact with many proteins in the body, not just the ones they’re targeted to. Unintended molecular interactions can cause side effects […]
Cooling Therapy for Birth Disorder Boosts Later Survival A treatment that cools the bodies of infants who lack sufficient oxygen at birth brings benefits that last for years, a new study confirms. Infants sometimes develop severe oxygen deficiency during the birth process. This condition—known as birth asphyxia or hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy—can arise from blood loss and […]
Cystic Fibrosis Therapy Tested in Young Children A treatment that benefits adults and older children with cystic fibrosis may not help infants and young children with the disease, a new study reports. The finding could slow the adoption of this therapy in younger children. Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder that results in a buildup […]
Questions About HDL Cholesterol The effect of “good” cholesterol on cardiovascular disease may be more complicated than previously thought, according to a new analysis. The finding raises questions about how best to lower heart disease risk. Cholesterol deposits (colored areas) in a blood vessel. Image by Metripol, Wellcome Images. All rights reserved by Wellcome Images. Cholesterol […]
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 […]
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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.
