Author Archives: George Peck, Jr
Dietary Fiber Lowers Risk of CVD and CHD
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/818385?src=sttwit Dietary Fiber Lowers Risk of CVD and CHD Michael O’Riordan December 27, 2013 LEEDS, UK — Aside from keeping you “regular,” eating fiber also appears to be good for your heart. A new review has shown that increased consumption of dietary fiber is associated with a significantly lower risk of CVD and CHD. For every 7 […]
Top 10 Scientific Discoveries of 2013
In November 2013, astronomers made a startling announcement: The Milky Way galaxy hosts at least 8.8 billion stars with planets the size of Earth. Those planets, the researchers said after studying NASA’s Kepler data, revolve around their suns in a so-calledGoldilocks zone. That zone is where life, as we know it, can exist. “Just in […]
Historic smoking report marks 50th anniversary
Fifty years ago, ashtrays seemed to be on every table and desk. Athletes and even Fred Flintstone endorsed cigarettes in TV commercials. Smoke hung in the air in restaurants, offices and airplane cabins. More than 42 percent of U.S. adults smoked, and there was a good chance your doctor was among them. The turning point […]
5 Common Diseases That Many People Don’t Know They Have
By Sean Williams | More Articles | Save For Later It’s truly amazing how well humans have evolved given how short of a timespan they’ve been on this planet. According to the World Health Organization, there are 12,420 disorders, diseases, and health-related ailments that could potentially strike us each and every day. Yet somehow we not only survive, we’re managing to thrive, […]
The Debate Over Stem-Cell Face-Lifts
By SALLY WADYKA When Eva Campbell-Morales was in her early 40s, she noticed that her face, which was naturally thin, was suddenly starting to look gaunt and old. “Being thin meant I looked great in my jeans, but my face looked like the crypt keeper,” said Ms. Campbell-Morales, 51, an actress and Spanish translator. She saw […]
Plastic Surgery as Economic Indicator
Plastic Surgery as Economic Indicator By Brad Tuttle @bradrtuttleFeb. 14, 2012Add a Comment Veronique Beranger / Getty Images RELATED Plastic surgery numbers rise with economy, stay below peak USA TodaY Most plastic surgery procedures are considered non-essential, or elective—as in, the patient can elect to have work done, just don’t expect health insurance to cover it. Or as in: When the economy’s […]
Spike in Patients Starting Off New Year with Plastic Surgery
By Brad Tuttle @bradrtuttleDec. 30, 2013Add a Comment It’s well known that gym membership signups spike on January 1. But there are other ways to kick off the new year with a new look. Cosmetic procedures soar at this time of year, and the “gifting” of plastic surgery is reportedly a rising holiday season trend. Leading into the holiday […]
Scientists grow artificial skin from stem cells of umbilical cord
Scientists have developed a breakthrough technique to grow artificial skin – using stem cells taken from the umbilical cord. The new method means major burn patients could benefit from faster skin grafting, the researchers say, as the artificial skin can be stored and used when needed. Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/269313.php
Vitamin E May Slow Alzheimers
Vitamin E may slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease Marilynn MarchioneThe Associated Press Researchers say vitamin E might slow the progression of mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease — the first time any treatment has been shown to alter the course of dementia at that stage. In a study of more than 600 older veterans, high doses of the […]
Facelifts Make You Look 5 Years Younger
Study suggests average of 3 years of apparent age saved after facial plastic surgery, no consistent improvement in attractiveness Thursday 1 August 2013 – 1pm PST Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery A study suggests that after aesthetic facial plastic surgery the average number of apparent”years saved” (true age minus guessed age) was 3.1 years but […]
