Alzheimer’s Disease :: Complex Work May Help Ward off Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Ross Andel of the University of South Florida in Tampa, and team, studied 10,079 adults who were listed in the Swedish Twin Registry.
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Alzheimer’s Disease :: Weight Loss Might Precede Alzheimer’s Disease
In a study funded by the National Institute on Aging, Dr. David Bennett of Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center, and team, tracked 820 elderly Roman Catholic priests, nuns and brothers for up to 10 years.
Glycogen Storage Disease :: Information on Glycogen storage disease
The glycogen storage disease is the abnormal storage of glycogen in the body tissues. Glucose being major source of energy; it is stored in the form of glycogen and later released in the form of glucose with the help of enzymes, the process known as gluconeogenesis. Glycogen is a complex material composed of glucose molecules linked together in long chains with many branches off the chains. Glycogen is found mainly in liver and muscle cells, while the kidneys and intestines are minor storage sites.
Skin Care :: Keratoacanthoma – molluscum sebaceum information
Keratoacanthoma is a rapidly growing epidermal tumour that resembles squamous cell carcinoma both clinically and histologically.
Wrinkles :: Skin Care – Wrinkles and Cosmetics
Cosmetics, if properly applied, can be surprisingly effective in camouflaging the signs of aging skin, including wrinkles and age spots. Moreover, they offer additional benefits by retarding water loss and providing a physical barrier to UV radiation. However, as women age, less is more.
Osteoporosis :: Osteoporosis screening, therapy is cost effective
Screening all postmenopausal women for osteoporosis, or thinning of the bones, using bone densitometry and treatment of women found to have this condition is highly cost effective, regardless of age.
HIV :: Combination Microbicides Protect Against HIV-Like Virus
Experiments in female monkeys have for the first time shown that when used in combination, vaginal gels known as microbicides can protect against an HIV-like virus. The research, funded largely by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), one of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), suggests that similar combination microbicides could potentially provide a safe, effective and practical way to prevent HIV transmission to women, according to study investigators.
Wrinkles :: Skin Care – Resurfacing procedures for skin wrinkles
The outward manifestations of age represent hard-won experience and character, and those who wear its natural signs with a healthy and happy outlook should be regarded with respect as role models. Before embarking on an expensive and ultimately futile attempt to keep time at bay, consider the real bases for self-esteem and the pursuit of a lifestyle that will bring true health and youthful vigor rather than an imitation of it.
Prostate Cancer :: Detection of Early Prostate Cancer
A new study, using a unique detection method, has led scientists to identify several genes whose rearrangements in prostate cancer cells may play a role in the development and progression of the disease. Researchers at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, report that two genes, ETV1 and ERG, which previously were implicated as cancer-causing gene rearrangements in Ewing’s sarcoma (a relatively rare bone cancer), are now seen as important cancer-causing genes in prostate cancer. Closer analysis showed how rearrangement of these genes was responsible for their cancer-causing potential. The research appears in the October 28, 2005, issue of Science and was supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health.
Wrinkles :: Skin Care – Wrinkles and Chemical Peels
Chemical peels, also known as chemosurgery, help restore wrinkled, lightly scarred, or blemished facial skin. Much like chemical paint strippers, chemical peels strip off the top layers of skin, and new, younger-looking skin grows back. The procedure is very effective for the upper lip. It cannot be performed around the eyes. Partial peels are often done in conjunction with a face-lift.