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An eye drop tested on dogs suggests that cataracts, the most common cause of blindness in humans, could one day be cured without surgery, a study said Wednesday. A naturally-occurring molecule called lanosterol, administered with an eye dropper, shrank canine cataracts, a team of scientists reported in Nature. Currently the only treatment available for the debilitating …
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A new paper to be published in The Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery evaluates the effect that topical benzoyl peroxide (BPO), with chlorhexidine skin preparation, has on the presence of Propionibacterium acnes cultured at the time of shoulder surgery. The authors hypothesized that adding topical BPO, the active ingredient in Clearasil, to the pre-operative skin preparation …
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They may look neat, but the dangers of sunburn tattoos far outweigh the coolness factor. The trend has some individuals creating temporary tattoos by using sunblock or sunscreen to either stencil or freehand designs onto their skin. Then, they sun themselves until their skin turns brown or red and contrasts with the protected skin. While the resulting patterns can be …
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Indoor tanning rates dropped among adults from 5.5 percent in 2010 to 4.2 percent in 2013, although an estimated 7.8 million women and 1.9 million men still engage in the practice, which has been linked to increased cancer risk, according to the results of a study published online in a research letter by JAMA Dermatology. Gery P. Guy Jr., Ph.D., M.P.H., of the Centers for …
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In recent years, a large majority of US plastic surgeons have adopted fat grafting techniques as part of their approach to facelift surgery, reports a study in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Fat grafting -- transferring small amounts of the patient's own fat in …
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A study has concluded that sunscreen SPF values does confuses consumers. Consumers may need more help navigating the sunscreen aisle. A new Northwestern Medicine study found that many people seem to be confused by sunscreen terminology. Only 43 percent of people surveyed understood the definition of sun factor protection (SPF) and only seven percent knew what to look for on a …
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A study has proved that contact lens wearers get more eye infections. Using high-precision genetic tests to differentiate the thousands of bacteria that make up the human microbiome, researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center suggest that they have found a possible -- and potentially surprising -- root cause of the increased frequency of certain eye infections among contact lens …
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There has been increase in female genital cosmetic surgery in Australia and the UK, astudy has found. Publicly funded labiaplasties in Australia and the United Kingdom have more than doubled over the last decade, leading experts said at the RCOG/RANZCOG World Congress in Brisbane, Australia. In the UK, the number of labial reduction procedures has risen five-fold in …
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An injection of stem cells into the eye may soon slow or reverse the effects of early-stage age-related macular degeneration, according to new research from scientists at Cedars-Sinai. Currently, there is no treatment that slows the progression of the disease, which is the leading cause of vision loss in people over 65. "This is the first study to show preservation of vision …
People who apply eyeliner on the inner eyelid run the risk of contaminating the eye and causing vision trouble, according to research by a scientist at the University of Waterloo. This is the first study to prove that particles from pencil eyeliner move into the eye. Dr. Alison Ng, at the Centre for Contact Lens Research at Waterloo, directed the study when she was at …
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In 2013, there were more than 15 million cosmetic procedures performed in US. As these methods become more common, many people are looking for ways to save a buck. But doing it yourself, isnt the answer! You dont have to look hard to find them. From creams to fillers to Botox, there are plenty of websites that promise to save you money. Clinical Professor at UCSF, …
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Microscopic spheres of calcium phosphate have been linked to the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a major cause of blindness, by UCL-led research. AMD affects 1 in 5 people over 75, causing their vision to slowly deteriorate, but the cause of the most common form of the disease remains a mystery.* The ability to spot the disease early and reliably halt …
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Contact lens wearers who don't follow certain hygiene habits have increased bacterial contamination of their contact lens cases, reports a study in the February issue of Optometry and Vision Science, official journal of the American Academy of Optometry.The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health. Washing hands with soap and …
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In a new study from Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham), researchers have used human pluripotent stem cells to generate new hair. The study represents the first step toward the development of a cell-based treatment for people with hair loss. In the United States alone, more than 40 million men and 21 million women are affected by hair loss. The research …
fitness news , Font size Beauty News Egg pack an instant unwanted facial hair remover - Reported, December 30, 2014 With New Years just around the corner, getting rid of unwanted hair, especially from the face becomes an essential yet painful thing that women feel compelled to do. But while there are means like …
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fitness news , Font size Beauty News The DIY eyelift hits Japan: The £3.50 sticky tape that fashion-conscious teenagers use to give them Western-style 'double eyelids' - Reported, October 28, 2014 Eyelid surgery has become an increasingly popular way for Asian women to attain 'double eyelids' but a new invention promises …
fitness news , Font size Beauty News In Africa, haircare becomes a multi-billion dollar industry - Reported, August 06, 2014 With all the skill of a master weaver at a loom, Esther Ogble stands under a parasol in the sprawling Wuse market in Nigeria's capital and spins synthetic fibre into women's hair. Nearby, three …
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fitness news , Font size Beauty News Reviving Your Winter Skin - Reported, March 18, 2014 Spring is almost here, but this years brutal winter may have left your skin reaching peak dryness. Your skin is the first line of defense against the elements, but outside cold and wind, plus inside heating and hot steamy showers …
fitness news , Font size Beauty News Tension Release exercise: A study - Reported, November 05, 2013 In order to release tension a set of exercises may help. Nothing creates more stress than when you feel trapped by illness. Negative thoughts and worries leave you burnt-out and create tension in the body, aggravating …
fitness news , Font size Beauty News Socioeconomic Disparities Linked to Use of Eye Care - Reported, July 23, 2013 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Significant differences in eye care services by socioeconomic position (SEP) persist among U.S. adults with eye diseases, according to a recent study. Advances in the past few decades …
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fitness news , Font size Beauty News Macular Degeneration: Implantable Telescope Improves Vision - Reported, June 29, 2013 ATLANTA, Ga. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Macular degeneration is the leading cause of severe vision loss in Americans 60 and older. Once it progresses there arent many treatment options, but now there is …
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fitness news , Font size Beauty News Smoking Cessation Reduces Postoperative Complications - Reported, June 29, 2013 (Ivanhoe Newswire) According to a study at the American University of Beirut Medical Center, Lebanon, smoking cessation at least one year before major surgery eliminates the increased risk of …
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fitness news , Font size Beauty Tetris to Treat Lazy Eye Disorder? - Reported, April 26, 2013 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research led by Dr. Robert Hess from McGill University and the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre has discovered that the video game Tetris can be used as an approach to treat …
fitness news , Font size Beauty Spotting Health Issues in Your Eyes - Reported, March 26, 2013 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Theyre said to be the window to our soul, but theyre also the window to our health. There are potentially dangerous conditions doctors can see just by looking into your eyes. Theres …
Just how much is the hair extension market worth? 29 February, 2007 We see one or two hair extension techniques taking the forefront lead. Victoria Beckham, Jordan and even Jennifer Aniston have used what is know as the strand by strand hot bond hair fusion technique, but …
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According to a poll by RealSelf.com, women who had chosen to receive breast implants or breast lifts claimed a 34% increase in overall satisfaction with their sex lives, on average. They also claimed to have more sex post-procedure. According to the results of a new survey conducted by plastic surgery review site RealSelf.com, breast enhancement surgery improves the sex …
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fitness news , Font size Beauty Chickpeas can cure skin disease: BHU scientists India - Reported, March 29, 2013 Chickpeas hold the cure for leukoderma, a chronic skin disease that causes loss of pigment, resulting in white spots or patches on the skin, claim scientists of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU). In a …
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fitness news , Font size Beauty Cameron Diaz: "Theres no such thing as anti-aging" - Reported, November 12, 2012 In an interview to Esquire magazine Cameron Diaz said Theres no such thing as anti-aging - its all a crock of sh*t, you cant go back in time. So for me, its about living in this moment, the best that I …
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fitness news , Font size Beauty Adipocyte Derived Regenerative Stem Cells for breast enhancement in Europe and Asia-Pacific - Reported, October 20, 2012 It's almost every woman's dream: Getting rid of unwanted fat and getting a breast enhancement at the same time. Dr. Lu Jean Feng is one of a handful of surgeons in the …
fitness news , Font size Beauty Skincare creams do not penetrate skin: A new research - Reported, October 05, 2012 New research into nanoparticles has suggested that the microscopic particles used in skincare cannot actually penetrate the skin. Research by scientists at the University of Bath is challenging claims that …
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