| A hard Pill to swallow
Are oral contraceptives a risky proposition for some women? She's out!Yet another female ump to miss the big show. No more "Asian bunnies"New York magazine drops sex ads. Quote of the DayAn abortion doctor on the insult of "informed consent" laws and 24-hour wait periods. Female genital mutilation is like losing a limb?So says the Board of Immigration Appeals in denying a woman's plea for asylum. Working women's "absence culture"An article says women call in sick more often -- but not for the reasons you think. "30 Reasons Girls Should Call It a Night"A Facebook group celebrates photos of drunken girls vomiting on themselves and passed out in bushes. .
Researchers raise questions about drug being studied as possible MS treatment
TORONTO - A group of American scientists has warned other researchers that an acne drug being tested as a possible treatment for a variety of neurodegenerative diseases - including in Canada for multiple sclerosis - may actually cause harm. The scientists reported that in a clinical trial of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig's disease, those who received the drug minocycline declined more rapidly than those who received a placebo. Their report, published Thursday in the journal Lancet Neurology, comes just a week after the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada announced it was funding a multi-centre Phase 3 trial to look at whether the inexpensive and off-patent minocycline can slow the progression of MS when treatment is commenced in the earliest stages of the disease.
Nutrients for skin
Green tea: Drink two to four cups of green tea per day. "It has a high content of flavonoid/catechins (which can help to strengthen collagen) and of theanine -- an amino acid associated with relaxation and cortisol control. Too much cortisol can induce disruptions in blood sugar and inflammation," says Shawn M. Talbott, author of "Cortisol Control and the Beauty Connection" (Hunter House, 2007). Red wine: Red wine has a flavonoid/collagen effect similar to green tea and is known for its relaxation effects and promotion of blood flow, Talbott says. Omega-3s: "Healthy omega-3 fatty acids help maintain cell membranes so that they are effective barriers. ... Omega-3s also seem to protect skin against sun damage," says Joy Bauer, author of "Joy Bauer's Food Cures" (Rodale, 2007).
Too much sugar turns off gene that controls the effects of sex steroids
Eating too much fructose and glucose can turn off the gene that regulates the levels of active testosterone and estrogen in the body, shows a new study in mice and human cell cultures thats published this month in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. This discovery reinforces public health advice to eat complex carbohydrates and avoid sugar. .
Sarcastic Email To Police Becomes An Internet Hit
A Sarcastic Email Sent To Police To Complain About Young Yobs Has Become A Massive Hit On The Internet. But Now Its Author Fears That Its Success Could Put Him And His Family At Risk THE EMAIL was never meant to be seen in public. But its outpouring of frustration to police has struck a chord with thousands after it fell into the hands of someone who posted it on the internet. The letter, which refers to local youths in Leith, Edinburgh, as "walking abortions" and "failed medical experiments", has proved a sensation. But the partner of the note's author now says they fear they may be identified and the targets of his sarcasm may take revenge. The email is understood to have been sent to Lothian and Borders Police HQ by the man after he tried unsuccessfully to report the youths in his street over the phone.
Skincare Warnings: Halloween Makeup and Skin Care Safety
Skincare-News.com reveals the truth about Halloween makeup, and the effects that even one night can have on the skin. Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) October 31, 2007 -- Just because Halloween makeup is sold in stores doesn't mean it is good for the skin. Skincare-News.com's latest article, "Skin Care Tips to Avoid Ghoulish Makeup Aftermath This Halloween" offers advice for those wishing to turn their faces green, purple, orange, or any color in between.
http://www.skincare-news.com/articles.php?ArtID=170 The most important thing to remember about Halloween makeup is that the products are not made with the same formulations as many of the skin care products worn on a daily basis. A lot of the face paints out there are grease-based, which can cause a multitude of skincare issues for anyone who has acne-prone skin.
Semi-Annual Changes to the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index
NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (``NASDAQ'') (NasdaqGS:NDAQ - News) announced today the results of the semi-annual re-ranking of the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index(r) (Nasdaq:NBI), which will become effective with the market open on Monday, November 19, 2007. The re-ranking will result in 8 securities being added to the Index. All securities are classified according to the Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB) as either biotechnology or pharmaceutical. The securities that meet the classification criteria then must meet other Index eligibility criteria including listing on the NASDAQ Global Market or the NASDAQ Global Select Market and meeting minimum requirements for market value, average daily share volume and seasoning as a public company. The Index is ranked on a semi-annual basis in May and November.
Interim Announcement
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intermediate report of the management transmitted by euro adhoc. The issuer is responsible for the content of this announcement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 07.11.2007 Interim Announcement by Bayer Schering Pharma AG November 7, 2007 Bayer Schering Pharma AG maintains its growth course On account of the integration of Bayer Schering Pharma AG into the Bayer Group and the associated changes in legal-entity structure, the absolute values for the Bayer Schering Pharma AG companies and their segments from fiscal 2007 are no longer comparable with the corresponding prior-year periods. This data therefore will not be provided. Net sales of key Bayer Schering Pharma products - including business now treated as that of other Bayer Group companies - are given in the Bayer Group Financial Report as of September 30, 2007.
Isolagen Initiates Phase III Clinical Program To Investigate Isolagen Therapy(TM) For The Treatment Of Acne Scars
Isolagen(TM), Inc. (Amex: ILE) announces the initiation of a Phase III clinical program to investigate Isolagen Therapy(TM) for the treatment of moderate to severe acne scars. Isolagen also has a pivotal Phase III clinical program underway to evaluate the Isolagen Therapy in treating nasolabial folds, or wrinkles.
"Millions of people in the U.S. suffer from acne which often scars, a condition that can be very distressing and difficult to treat as there are few options currently available," said Nicholas L. Teti, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Isolagen. "We are pleased to be initiating this important clinical development program which we believe will address this largely unmet medical need."
Two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials will evaluate the safety and efficacy of Isolagen Therapy in patients with moderate to severe acne scarring on both sides of the face.
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