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Minimally-Invasive, Facial Rejuvenation Procedures Fuel 5% Growth
As economic indicators such as auto, retail, and home sales saw gains in 2012 – so too did plastic surgery. According to statistics released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 14.6 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures, including both minimally-invasive and surgical, were performed in the United States in 2012, up 5 percent […]
Aphthous ulcer drug reverses obesity in mice
A drug used to treat aphthous ulcers reversed obesity and diabetes in lab mice, according to results of a study. Amlexanox, used in the United States to treat canker sores, was tested by researchers with the University of Michigan’s Life Science Institute for its impact on diabetes and obesity in mice, according to a university […]
Obesity Can Cause Vitamin D Deficiency, Genetic Study Shows
Obesity is a causal factor in vitamin D deficiency, but vitamin D deficiency does not lead to any significant weight gain, according to a multicenter, genetic study published online February 5 in PLoS Medicine. “While many health messages have focused on a lack of sun exposure or excessive use of suncreams, we should not forget […]
Dr. Oz changes his mind about the HCG diet
Dieters say the weight loss achieved from the use of HCG compares to lap band or gastic bypass — without the surgery. HCG — which stands for “human chorionic gonadotropin” — is the hormone produced during pregnancy to keep the baby healthy. Advocates say HCG can also trick the body into burning fat. Many reputable […]
HCG Diet for Weight Loss Debated on The Dr. Oz Show
HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is a hormone made by the placenta in women during pregnancy that helps support the normal growth and development of a fetus. Since the 1950s, however, HCG has been promoted for weight loss through a low calorie HCG diet that the FDA warns is dangerous. Last year on the Dr. Oz […]
Botox stomach injections won’t help you lose weight: Study
Not just for wrinkles anymore, Botox is being tested to treat a myriad of ailments, from migraines to foot pain. But the facial freezer won’t help you shed kilos, as researchers say that while Botox injected into the stomach may help slow the movement of food in the stomach, it won’t keep you from eating […]
Eat Too Much While Watching TV? Try Taking Smaller Bites
Ever find yourself wolfing down snacks as you’re watching your favorite sitcom? Studies have shown that people eat more when distracted by TV or other pastimes. A new study finds, however, that there may be a simple way to slow down food intake in these situations: take smaller bites. In the Dutch study, participants were […]
Hyaluronidase: fix dermal filler mistakes
Non-animal, stabilized hyaluronic acid (NASHA) gels have become a very popular dermal filler material. In the past, if an error was made in filler quantity or placement, the solution was to wait for the material to reabsorb over several months. Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of hyaluronic acid in the body, thereby […]
HCG Diet Research Study
There is an immense amount of controversy surrounding the HCG Diet. This piece will clarify many of the misconceptions and confusions surrounding this diet. The information contained herein has been developed over years of research to clarify if, and how, this hormone is affecting dieters. Keep in mind there are many opinions on the topic, […]
Xeomin cleared to re-enter U.S. market
Having reached the end of a 10-month injunction barring it from selling its botulinum toxin product in the U.S., Merz is once again launching Xeomin for the treatment of glabellar lines. Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA) was shelved in the U.S. in March 2012 after a federal court concluded Merz stole trade secrets such as customer lists and […]
