Researchers have found a potential new treatment for thousands of asthma patients who experience a 'late phase' of symptoms several hours after exposure to allergens, causing breathing difficulties which can last up to 24 hours. In research on mice and rats, scientists from Imperial College London have now found evidence that the late asthmatic response happens because the allergen triggers sensory nerves in the airways. These nerves activate reflexes, which trigger...

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Dengue assumes epidemic proportions in Orissa

Even as the State government claims to be taking every possible step to contain the dengue outbreak, the situation seems to be slipping out of control. The outbreak has now spread to 16 of 30 districts in the State.According to information from three government medical college hospitals, of the 124 blood samples tested in the hospitals, 29 tested positive for dengue.“Out of 93 samples, 19 tested positive in the SCB Medical College Hospital, Cuttack while seven out of 22 samples in the MKCG Medical...

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BONELA blasts GUS over ARVs for foreign inmates

Speaking in Parliament, Matlhabaphiri defended government's stance not to provide foreign inmates with ARV drugs, saying it is costly to do so as inmates find such drugs unavailable in their home countries after returning there, which happens quite often. However, BONELA maintains that there is lack of political will by the Botswana government regarding this issue.The Director of BONELA, Uyapo Ndadi, said: "the comments by Matlhabaphiri are both careless and callous as they reflect not only the...

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Why women have fewer heart attacks: Oestrogen protects against blocked arteries Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2025008/Why-women-fewer-heart-attacks-Oestrogen-protects-heart-disease.html#ixzz1UtVntlTB

The sex hormone oestrogen protects women from heart attacks and may explain why they are far less likely to be struck down than men, claim scientists. They have discovered that this naturally-occurring chemical helps stop blood cells sticking to the walls of arteries and forming potentially fatal blockages. Researchers from Queen Mary at the University of London think their findings  may explain why women are far more likely to suffer heart attacks after the menopause, when their oestrogen...

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Indian-origin doctor in UK charged with sexual assault

An Indian-origin doctor is facing charges before Britain's regulator, the General Medical Council, of assaulting patients sexually while working as a anaesthetist at a clinic in Manchester.Narendra Sharma abused and molested patients during abortions, according to co-workers who testified during the hearing.The charge against Sharma was that while being employed  at the Marie Stopes (International) Clinic in Manchester, Sharma acted toward three patients in a manner that was indecent and sexually...

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Waxing London - Perfect Legs for Beauty and Style

Take the plunge and throw away your razors and try waxing your legs instead. Here are some tips to make sure you get the best most beautiful result, first time. Try leg waxing London - style for a smooth elegant result. First of all, the best way to check that you won't have an allergic reaction to the wax strips is to remember to do a test strip before you do a larger area. Some people, especially those with sensitive skin, should read the instructions that come with your chosen package of wax...

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Combat Dry Skin Around Eyes With Natural Applications

Dry skin beneath eyes, around the mouth and on the forehead is a frustrating problem for millions of people.  Because the skin of the face is particularly sensitive, finding a product that can address the signs of aging like dryness, wrinkles and puffiness, without harming the skin itself can be a difficult task.  And yet, with the addition of many all natural products on the market, it doesn't have to be. While many products claim to be all natural, in fact most contain synthetic ingredients...

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Sensitive Skin Care - Be The First To Read What The Experts Are Saying

Do you know that if you have sensitive skin, you need to use effective sensitive skin care rather than the normal skin care regimen? It requires a totally different approach. Here is your guide on the best sensitive skin care and how you can choose the most effective sensitive skin products for yourself. The most effective sensitive skin care involves a two-step approach - 1) Avoiding harmful substances that cause allergies, health disorders and aggravate sensitive skin problems. 2) Using scientifically...

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How Black Women Can Eliminate Hair, Neck, and Razor Bumps

Increasingly, women are growing more facial hairs and resorting to shaving their faces.  As a consequence, women, especially Black women, experience ingrown hairs, neck bumps, and razor bumps. For women, such bumps can be especially unsightly, producing significant scarring and discoloration. Here are a few tips on preventing or reducing your hair bumps and ingrown hairs: How to Eliminate Black Women's Hair Bumps- Step #1: Stop Using a Razor. Okay, so this is the last thing you wanted to...

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Natural Rugs: The Safer Choice

Natural rugs are a popular choice for many homeowners these days. We all know the state of the environment and how important the choices are that we make when choosing products and materials for our homes. If you are looking for an area rug for your home decor, I highly recommend selecting natural rugs because they cause no harm to the environment and are most certainly a safer choice for you and your family. Here are some important benefits of natural rugs. Natural rugs are made from 100%...

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No Tweeze Hard Wax - Review

Hair removal is one of the fastest growing markets within the personal care industry. What distinguishes one method from another is whether or not skin irritation is caused from the removal process. Whether it is through laser, threading, shaving, or waxing, women are always seeking ways to effectively remove unwanted hair on the face, body, and bikini area.  The desire for hair removal is not a recent one though, as the earliest account of waxing was in 60 B.C.!  Even with the pain...

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The Dirty Truth On Dry Skin Care Revealed That The Experts Don't Want You To Know

Over many decades, dry skin lotions by Unilever and Vaseline were what we used and trusted for dry skin care. But, the results have been the opposite. Dry itchy skin has not been cured, but in fact worsened. This article shall give you the shocking truths based on scientific evidence. We apply dry skin lotions and creams to get a healthy skin, and not to suffer health problems and premature skin aging. The problem with a majority of the dry skin lotions and creams is that they use mineral oils...

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Waxing Sugaring for Hair Removal: Four Differences

Many choose waxing sugaring solutions to get rid of unwanted body hair as they are easy to buy, inexpensive, and convenient to use in your own home. In view of the differences with each person when it comes to skin sensitivity, rate of hair growth, and the texture of the hair,. a choice has to be made between waxing and sugaring. As there are main differences it is good to become aware of the pros and cons so you can decide which will be your preferred hair removal method. Here are 4 main differences...

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