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FAQs on Human Growth Hormone (HGH)

November 22nd, 2009 · No Comments

HGH stands for Human Growth Hormone. Human Growth Hormone is the naturally occurring substance from the human pituitary gland that plays a key role in young, active function of body, brain and sex organs.
Levels of Human Growth Hormone decrease as we age. By middle age and beyond, HGH levels have plummeted to a tiny fraction [...]

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Tags: Anti-Aging · FAQ · Hormones · Mens Health · Old Age · Reproductive System · Skin · Stress · Weight Loss · Womens Health

Fish Oil – Benefits for Health and Fitness

September 29th, 2009 · No Comments

Often when the words oils and fats are mentioned, many health-conscious individuals turn off. What they fail to realize is that there are good fats and bad fats. Total avoidance of oils and fats is detrimental to health.
Truth about Fish Oil
Essential fatty acids must always be part of our daily diet – without them, we [...]

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Tags: Brain · Diet · FAQ · Fats and Oils · Health Research · Heart · Human Biochemistry · Immune System · Lifestyle · Skin · Stress · Weight Loss

When is Roaccutane right for Acne treatment?

August 31st, 2009 · No Comments

Roaccutane is a vitamin A derivative (13-cis-retinoic acid) which is administered orally in pill form, normally for 15-20 weeks (3.5-4.5 months). It was originally prescribed for people with severe acne that did not respond to other treatments, but has gained in popularity in the past 25 years.
This practice is controversial because Accutane is [...]

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Tags: Skin · Vitamins

Skin cells form First-line defence against Viral Infections

April 14th, 2009 · No Comments

Scientists at Melbourne University in Australia have discovered that certain skin cells, called dendritic cells, can recognize viruses and respond right away, a finding which could improve treatment of viral skin infections.
The findings describe the function of the cells that trigger the initial immune response to viral infection, known as dendritic cells.
“Dendritic cells are like [...]

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Tags: Bacterial Infections · Immune System · Immunity · Infections · Skin · Viral Infections

Genital Warts Information, Symptoms, Treatment & Medication

December 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Genital warts, also known as condylomata acuminata or venereal warts, are one of the most common types of sexually transmitted diseases (STD). The genital wart viruses (types of Human Papilloma viruses or HPVs) are different from the viruses that cause the warts that people get on their hands and feet.
Genital Warts are the most common [...]

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Tags: Cancer · HIV · Infections · Mens Health · Reproductive System · Skin · Womens Health