Do Toning Shoes Really Work...
Controversy has arisen over the newest fad in the athletic shoe industry – toning shoes. Companies such as Reebok, MBT and Skechers, who manufacture toning shoes claim that the bulky, unstable soles force people to improve muscle tone and build strength naturally while they walk.
As one Skechers...
Why Some People Feel Pain More Than Othe...
Have you ever wondered why some people seem impervious to pain when others wince at the slightest injury? Or why men typically have higher pain threshold when women must deal with the extreme pain of giving birth? A 2002 study which looked into the differences between men’s and women’s pain thresholds...
Vaccine Patch May Replace Needles...
A new vaccine patch jammed with tiny microneedles could replace the need for painful immunization injections and boost the effectiveness of immunization against disease like flu.
The Microneedles Of New Vaccine Patch Each vaccine patch contains 100 “microneedles” which are just 0.65mm in length....
Scientists Uncover Genes Linked To Hair ...
A new genetic finding may have pinpointed the cause of alopecia areata, and could lead to effective new drugs to cure hair loss.
In one of the first ever studies to uncover the genes linked to alopecia areata, scientists have identified eight genes they say are directly associated with the skin disease that...
10 Risk Factors For Stroke...
Researchers have uncovered 10 risk factors that account for 90 percent of all the risk of stroke. Among these factors – which included smoking, abdominal obesity, diet and physical activity – high blood was the leading cause for stroke.
“It’s important that most of the risk factors...
Female Viagra Rejected By FDA...
The drug widely touted as the new female Viagra has been rejected by the FDA advisory panel, ruling that the new pill ‘showed little evidence of working and raised safety concerns.’
The drug, known as flibanserin, was originally designed as an antidepressant but further analysis stirred a belief that the...
B-Vitamin Can Reduce Risk Of Lung Cancer...
Good news for smokers who balance their daily vitamins – a new study suggests that smokers with plenty of Vitamin B6 in their blood have a considerably lower risk of developing lung cancer.
The results showed that those with high levels of Vitamin B6 and the amino acid methionine had a 50% reduced risk of...
Female Viagra Clinical Trials...
Posted by ReeBKK in Blog on 06 13th, 2010 | No Comments
A drug originally developed as an antidepressant is currently undergoing clinical trials to become the break through ‘Viagra for women.’
The pill, designed give women an boost in the bedroom, differs from the male equivalent. For one it must be taken daily, and another, it works to increase desire and...
How Meditation Clams Pain...
A British study has shown that those who routinely practice mediation may be better able to deal with pain because their brains are less focused on anticipating it.
The study, conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Manchester’s School of Translational Medicine, analyzed people who...
The Benefits Of Power Napping...
It’s an expression that most have heard, and it’s a routine that many practice. But are power naps really good for you?
With today’s lifestyle burdening many with a busy schedule, it’s not uncommon for people to suffer from minor or severe bouts of sleep deprivation. Some are able counteract the...
