What is Gua Sha...
Ancient Chinese healing methods are well documented throughout history, but not all of these practices were adopted by the rest of the world. Herbal remedies and healing techniques such as acupuncture and fire cupping have made a small but firm base in western cultures, however there are still many other...
Inhalable Measles Vaccine...
A new inhalable vaccine to prevent measles is ready to undergo its first trials on humans in India later this year. If successful, the trails could change the way future vaccines are administered.
To develop the vaccine, scientists mix liquid carbon dioxide with a weaken version of the measles virus. The...
Seaweed Combats Obesity...
A natural fiber found in seaweed may hold the key to tackling obesity after it was found to reduce fat absorption in the body by up to 75%.
Scientist from the Newcastle University found that the fiber, known as alignate, performed better than most over-the-counter treatments for weight-loss and obesity....
Cancer Blocking Proteins...
Scientists have discovered a family of ‘limpet-like’ proteins that play a major role in repairing the DNA damage which can lead to cancer.
They hope the finding can provide a breakthrough in the hunt for a cancer prevention drug.
They hope the finding could pave the way for a new type of drug...
Brown Fat May Lead To Weight Loss Drugs...
Scientists may have uncovered a new way to speed up the body’s metabolism – by activating its fat cells. Through extensive research into the roles of brown and white fat, scientists are now starting to understand how fat is a sophisticated organ as important as the liver or kidneys.
White fat is...
Medical Marijuana For Minors With ADHD...
In California, the state with the nation’s most permissive laws on medical marijuana, some children with attention deficit hyperacitivty disorder (ADHD) are being treated with marijuana – a fact that has sparked a heated debate over the move.
Although California says it has issued over 36,000...
Penis Spray To Treat PE...
An experimental spray containing lidocaine and prilocaine, can help reduce the symptoms of premature ejaculation five-fold.
Although the spray contains effective anesthetics, it does not deaden the feeling thanks to an ingredient that allows it to rapidly penetrate the skin.
Ira Sharlip, MD, clinical...
New AIDS Vaccine Show Promise...
The combination of two HIV vaccines on trail in Thailand have shown some success in protecting people from the autoimmune deficiency syndrome, AIDS. And in the hard-fought world of HIV research, that qualifies as a major breakthrough, says Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and...
Rub-On Viagra...
A rub-on cream potentially as effective as Viagra but without any side effects is currently being developed by scientists. The success of this externally applied gel could help millions of men every year.
Current erectile dysfunction drugs, like Viagra, are known as phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5)...
Genetic Trigger For Disease Fighting Ant...
A new study conducted by a team from the La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology has uncovered the specific gene which triggers the production of antibodies.
Antibodies are the bodies natural defense against disease. Of the 25 human vaccines that currently exist worldwide, 23 of them work by...
