Genistein, a major component of soy, was found to disrupt the development of the ovaries in newborn female mice that were given the product. This study adds to a growing body of literature demonstrating the potentially adverse consequences of genistein on the reproductive system.
Prostate problems are common in older men, particularly those aged 50 and older. A man may have prostate problems for a number of reasons, including an infection of the prostate, a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate, or prostate cancer.
Obesity and type 2 diabetes have become major public health problems in USA. Less than half of American adults are at a healthy weight. Approximately one-third of American adults are obese and an additional one-third are overweight and at risk for becoming obese.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to use two unapproved drug products that are being marketed as dietary supplements for weight loss. Emagrece Sim Dietary Supplement, also known as the Brazilian Diet Pill and Herbathin Dietary Supplement may contain several active ingredients, including controlled substances, found in prescription drugs that could lead to serious side effects or injury.
At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania filed a Complaint for Forfeiture against Lipodrene, a dietary supplement that contains ephedrine alkaloids. The U.S. Marshals, seized the dietary supplement Lipodrene located at ATF Fitness Products, Inc., in Oakmont, PA.
Patients with psoriasis attending the University of Utah Dermatology Clinics were more likely to be obese and to smoke compared with nonpsoriatic patients and more likely to be obese compared with other large cohorts with psoriasis.
In a dermatology clinic of a large university-based hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, a study was conducted to determine whether targeted UV-B phototherapy is efficacious and safe in the treatment of localized psoriasis and whether there is a dose-response relationship.
The neurofibromatoses (NF1, NF2 and Schwannomatosis) are a set of distinct genetic disorders. Individuals with NF1 are prone to the development of benign tumors that grow on the nerves anywhere on or in the body. NF1 can also affect other tissues, including the bones, skin, blood vessels, and eyes. In addition, nearly 50% of all people with NF1 have learning disabilities.
A team of scientists has discovered the first gene mutation that may cause some cases of Tourette syndrome (TS), an inherited neuropsychiatric disorder known for involuntary muscle and vocal tics.
Tissue Glues in Cosmetic Surgery (edited by Renato Saltz and Dean M. Toriumi, and published by Quality Medical Publishing) is the first book on this topic for clinicians. The editors have used tissue glues in their practices for many years and now distill their experience for a wider audience.