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New Study Finds HPV Vaccine Protects Against Genital Warts
A new study finds that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine protects not only against the sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer, but also helps prevent genital warts and low-grade cervical growths. The findings are published in the July 21 online edition of BMJ. Health officials in the United States have been urging vaccination of young [...]
Continue reading...Allergy drug tackles nasal congestion
13. November 2009
The “second generation” allergy drug desloratadine (brand name Clarinex) significantly reduces both the runny nose and congestion of seasonal and persistent allergic rhinitis, a study shows. Allergic rhinitis, more commonly known as hay fever, is a collection of symptoms (runny nose, sneezing, red itchy and watery eyes, nasal congestion) caused by an allergic reaction to something [...]
Continue reading...Hair Removal Without Trouble With Eflornithine Hydrochloride
6. August 2008
What if you don’t have to use any hair removal method and your hair stops growing at places you don’t want it? Can you believe that happening? Eflornithine Hydrochloride does that. Also called as, Vaniqua (a brand) this chemical is now available as a cream in the strength of 13.9%. It has been found that [...]
Continue reading...Aging Hands? Doctors Put Beauty Within Reach
19. July 2008
May 8, 2008 (San Diego) — If your face looks younger than your years but your hands aren’t keeping up, there’s help. If you’ve got the funds, plastic surgeons have a host of solutions to make your hands look young again — or at least be a closer match to your face. “The best place to guess [...]
Continue reading...Dry Skin and Itching
20. June 2008
Many older people suffer from dry skin, particularly on their lower legs, elbows, and forearms. The skin feels rough and scaly and often is accompanied by a distressing, intense itchiness. Low humidity — caused by overheating during the winter and air conditioning during the summer — contributes to dryness and itching. The loss of sweat [...]
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30. July 2010
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