New research presented Monday at the International Microbicides Conference in Pittsburgh, Pa., suggests that devices such as vaginal rings, vaginal tablets and dissolving films can effectively deliver drugs to help protect women from HIV/AIDS, Reuters reports. The research also suggests that such approaches may reduce the risk of drug resistance that often develops when taking… Continue reading
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DWARF WINTER WHITE RUSSIAN HAMSTER
The Dwarf Winter White Russian originates from Eastern Kazakhstan and South West Siberia where it lives amongst grassy steppes. The Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamster is the least common of the two species of Dwarf Russian Hamster kept as pets and is therefore rarely seen in pet shops. The Dwarf Winter White Russian is sometimes… Continue reading
Too much food in the teen years is not always healthy
Do you sometimes feel that your kids might eat you out of house and home? It can feel like that at times, especially during the teen years. They grab a handful of cookies here, a bag of chips there, and finish last night’s leftovers in a flash. They’re growing like weeds, of course, so you… Continue reading
Some healthier recipes
Healthier Seven Layer Taco Dip Ingredients * 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix * 1 (16 ounce) can no fat added refried beans * 1 (8 ounce) package neufchatel cheese, softened * 1 (16 ounce) container lite sour cream * 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa * 1 large tomato, chopped * 1 green bell… Continue reading
Summer is coming – how to secure your child into the water
Pools, lakes, ponds, and beaches mean summer fun and cool relief from hot weather. But water also can be dangerous for kids if you don’t take the proper precautions. Nearly 1,000 kids die each year by drowning. And most drownings occur in home swimming pools. The good news is there are many ways to keep… Continue reading
Drink two glasses milk at day and say goodbay to the fats
Women who drink two large glasses of milk a day after their weight-lifting routine gained more muscle and lost more fat compared to women who drank sugar-based energy drinks, a McMaster study has found. The study appears in the June issue of Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise. “Resistance training is not a typical… Continue reading
Your hands and neck are definited your exactly age – how to take care of them
How to keep your hands and neck from adding years to your looks. While you’ve been slathering anti-aging creams and sunscreen on your face to help stave off lines (and years), the skin on your hands and neck may be telling another story. A recent study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery found that most… Continue reading
New interesting research: pesticide may be responsible in some cases for ADHD
A team of scientists from the University of Montreal and Harvard University have discovered that exposure to organophosphate pesticides is associated with increased risk of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. Published in the journal Pediatrics, the investigation found a connection between exposure pesticides and the presence of symptoms of ADHD. The study focused on… Continue reading