In 1992, a University of Rochester pharmacologist named Michael Weintraub published a study on a drug combination that appeared to produce never-before-seen weight loss. By week 34, his subjects — 121 volunteers — lost, on average, 30 pounds. What’s more, they rated the fenfluramine-plus-phentermine regimen not only more helpful than placebo, but also not terribly “bothersome.” The tiny study… Read More »
A 68-year-old man from Los Angeles has made medical history by becoming the first African American to receive a full face transplant. In July, Robert Chelsea also became the oldest patient to undergo the surgery, which was performed at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, NBC News reports. “May God bless the donor and his… Read More »
“What are some subtle things men do that show they have a lot of confidence?” one user posted to Reddit yesterday. It’s a simple question, but one that requires a thoughtful response, and the people of Reddit delivered. Dozens of women across the globe answered the question thoroughly, and in a mere 24 hours, the… Read More »
Sam Aptekar Phuoc Le By PHUOC LE, MD and SAM APTEKAR In the last fifteen years, we have witnessed dozens of natural disasters affecting our most vulnerable patients, from post-hurricane victims in Haiti to drought and famine refugees in Malawi. The vast majority of these patients suffered from acute on chronic disasters, culminating in life-threatening… Read More »
Well that’s new. A new study has found that healthy men who eat two tablespoons of concentrated tomato puree a day have better quality sperm. According to researchers, lycopene – a nutrient found in tomatoes – might just boost sperm quality. The study, conducted by the University of Sheffield in the UK, found that taking… Read More »
Everyday care Featured Poison ivy alert You can get a rash from poison ivy any time of the year. If you think you’ve touched a plant, acting quickly may prevent a rash. Sunscreen While summer has ended, dermatologists urge you to continue using sunscreen. Find out why. Large pores? You can reduce the size of… Read More »