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Former Haitian leader must face charges for human rights abuses, says UN 31 January 2012 – The United Nations today voiced its concern at reports that former Haitian President Jean-Claude Duvalier may not face charges relating to the serious human rights violations that took place during his 15-year rule, while stressing that justice must be ensured […]
UCSF School of Medicine Leaders Explore Bioinformatics in Research, Patient Care and Education Sam Hawgood, MBBS, dean of the UCSF School of Medicine, right; with Clay Johnston, MD, PhD, director of the UCSF Clinical and Translational Science Institute, center; and Joseph DeRisi, PhD, co-chair of the UCSF Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, at the UCSF […]
Harvard Thinks Big 2: “Beyond Point-and-Shoot Morality” – Joshua Greene … … Joshua Greene, Assistant Professor of Psychology (March 7, 2011) ### About Harvard University. Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States. The University, which is based in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts, has an enrollment of over 20,000 […]
Harvard Thinks Big: “Religion in the Age of Pluralism” – Diana Eck … … Diana Eck, Professor of Comparative Religion and Indian Studies and Frederic Wertham Professor of Law and Psychiatry in Society, on what everyone needs to know in a new era of faith and globalization. (March 1, 2011) ### About Harvard University. Established […]
UCSF ALS Center’s Founding Director Dies of the Disease He Studied Richard K. Olney, MD Photo courtesy of the ALS Association Richard K. Olney, MD, founding director of the ALS Treatment and Research Center at UCSF and a pioneer in clinical research on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), has died at age 64, following his own eight-year […]
David Brooks: The Social Animal … … Each day’s news brings new findings from the world of brain research, behavioral economics, psychology and the study of the human mind. But what do all these findings add up to? They add up to a new view of human nature and a new vision of how people […]
In lab, Pannexin1 restores tight binding of cells lost in cancer Ties that bind/ Cancerous rat cells (black) expressing the protein Pannexin1 are bound within a strong network of actin (red), while adjacent cells that don’t express Pannexin1 (green) have much less developed actin network around them. (Click image for higher resolution.) / Credit: Brian Bao/Brown University By studying tumor cell […]
How Often Should Women Have Bone Tests? Experts recommend that older women have regular bone density tests to screen for osteoporosis. But it’s been unclear how often to repeat the tests. A study of nearly 5,000 women now reports that patients with healthy bone density on their first test might safely wait 15 years before […]
Manganese May Prevent Toxin Damage A new study suggests that manganese, an essential nutrient, may prevent the deadly effects of Shiga toxin. The finding may lead to cheap, effective treatments for dangerous foodborne Shigella or E. coli infections, which currently affect millions worldwide. Foodborne illness is often caused by bacteria that contaminate raw foods. To healthy people, most of […]
Looking Inside Viruses Since the discovery of the microscope, scientists have tried to visualize smaller and smaller structures to provide insights into the inner workings of human cells, bacteria and viruses. Now, researchers have developed a new way to see tiny structures within viruses. Conventional cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) has allowed researchers to image the surface […]
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.
