Face Masks for Oily Skin

A common issue, especially among teenagers is oily skin.  It leads to the growth of acne/bumps and is pretty tough to deal with!  Well here are a few great natural facemasks for those with oily skin! Enjoy and feel free to share your own!! Banana Mask 1 ripe banana 1 tablespoon honey 1 orange or [...]

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STD’s may lead to Prostate Cancer

A recent study shows that men might be more vulnerable to prostate cancer if they have been infected by a sexually transmitted disease. Those who have acquired trichomoniasis, an STD caused by Trichomonas vaginalis, were slightly more likely to develop prostate cancer, compared to those who were not affected by this STD.  However, more importantly, [...]

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Neurotouch: The New Era

An interesting new discovery I made on the net in the area of neurosurgery is Neurotouch, allowing surgeons to ‘practice’ a brain surgery via a 3-d simulator.  More in the video below. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDHqWcK3XNo Share and Enjoy:

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New Variants Associated with Alzheimer’s Discovered

A new study may lead to a better understanding of the Alzheimer’s diseases, especially its biology. Teams of European scientists may have discovered new genetic variants associated with the Alzheimer’s disease, which explain about 20 percent of the risks behind acquiring the disease. These genetic variants were discovered by Julie Williams of Cardiff University in [...]

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Biological Advantage in H1N1 Virus over Seasonal Flu

While the symptoms, side-effects, and, even the medication used for both the H1N1 Influenza Virus and seasonal flu are typically the same, a new study conducted on ferrets suggests that the 2009 novel H1N1 virus may have an biological advantage over the seasonal influenza flu.  Aside from the fact that humans are not naturally immune [...]

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Treatment for Dupuytren’s Contracture

Researchers at Stony Brook University might have discovered a painless treatment for Dupuytren’s contracture.  Dupuytren’s contracture is a disfiguring disorder, which twists the hands, making even the simplest movements impossible.  This disorder could be treated with an injectable drug that was just recently developed. The disorder occurs because the connective tissue under the palm tightens [...]

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Antibodies that may Prevent HIV

According to World Health Organizations, around 33 million people are infected with HIV while 25 million have died from AIDS.  However, scientists may have found a map towards formulation of an HIV vaccination. Researchers were able to isolate two antibodies that can prevent the AIDS virus from multiplying in the body, thwarting the engendering of [...]

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Homemade Face Masks for Normal Skin

Are the chemicals in drug stores too harsh for your skin?  Well, try using some homemade masks for normal skin.  Women with normal skin should consider themselves quiet lucky as their epidermis has a fine texture and are able to maintain a harmony between oily and dry moisture.  Some of the common fruits, vegetables or [...]

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Smallest Laser makes DNA Manipulation Possible

Laser research has become a growing area in the field of medicine, and the latest breakthrough will prove just why.  Scientists in the United States have made the world’s smallest semiconductor laser that can focus light in an area smaller then a single protein molecule. Dr. Xiang Zhang, director of University of California Berkely’s Nanoscale [...]

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Mediterranean Diet helpful for Type 2 Diabetes

A recent study shows that Mediterranean diet may help people with type 2 diabetes avoid blood sugar leveling medications.  Mediterranean diet has also been proven to be a healthy diet plan which can help you lose weight and lower the risk of attaining cardiovascular disease. Italian researchers discovered that only 44 percent of those on [...]

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