A cream for painless removal of `permanent' ink
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A PhD student in Canada has developed a skin cream that allows people to painlessly remove tattoos by targeting the macrophages that have consumed the tattoo ink. The cream, called Bisphosphonate Liposomal Tattoo Removal, uses liposomes to deliver drugs to the ink-containing macrophages, stimulating their natural process of transporting the pigment to lymph nodes and removing it from the skin. This provides a safer alternative to laser removal and limits potential side effects by targeting only the cells containing the ink.
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Marine litter has become a severe problem according to a report. Over the past three decades, more than 11.5 million people in 153 countries collected over 200 million pieces of trash from beaches and oceans through cleanup efforts. Last year alone, one organization collected over 13 million pieces of trash. The document promotes an organization that aims to improve healthcare in India by providing nurses and attendants. It provides contact information and states a mission to make quality healthcare accessible worldwide.
India faces diabetes explosion
India is facing a diabetes epidemic as the number of diabetics is projected to increase to over 100 million in the next 15 years. While India has made progress in reducing childhood stunting, there are growing concerns about the rise in overweight and obese populations that are prone to diabetes. Public health policies need to be strengthened to address both undernutrition and overnutrition issues like diabetes.
Heart disease, cholesterol not linked
An international team of scientists reviewed 19 previous studies involving 68,000 elderly people and found no link between high LDL cholesterol levels and heart disease in those over 60. The study suggests that 92% of elderly people with high cholesterol lived as long or longer than those with low cholesterol, and statin prescriptions may be unnecessary for the elderly. However, some academics have criticized the research methods and questioned the bias of the authors.
Stress and coping
The document discusses stress, its definitions, causes, and physiological effects. It defines stress as the body's response to any demand, and notes that stress can be positive (eustress) or negative (distress) depending on its intensity and duration. Prolonged stress activates the sympathetic nervous system and HPA axis, releasing hormones like cortisol that prepare the body for "fight or flight." However, if stress is chronic it can lead to health problems through the general adaptation syndrome. The cognitive-transactional model holds that stress depends more on one's appraisal and coping abilities than external factors alone. Problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies aim to manage stress' psychological and physiological impacts. Maintaining a sense
Evolution of contraception
The document discusses the evolution of contraceptive methods from ancient times to modern progestin-based contraceptives. It traces the development from potentially dangerous ancient methods like using crocodile dung or lead and arsenic potions, to the first modern contraceptives developed in the 1930s using ovarian hormone extracts. It then summarizes many current progestin-based contraceptive options including oral contraceptives, implants, IUDs, injections, and barriers methods. The document provides details on the mechanisms of action, effectiveness, side effects, and appropriate use for these various contraceptive methods.
Toxins in sippy cups a threat to babies
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70% of indians eat non veg, but veg diet getting popular
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4 in 10 american women obese
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- Overall, nearly one-third of the US population aged over 20 are obese, a figure that has been gradually increasing since 1997.
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