Top 10 women’s medical discoveries in 2008
A cure for cancer, a pill that helps us maintain our long-term silhouette, hypertension cure which chocolate : we expect them all. Unfortunately, the cure for cancer has not been discovered yet, but the other two, yes, among other 8 amazing disclosures from women medicine. These are treatments that you will enjoy soon!
Obesity: The appetite control with leptina
Leptina was the word that was on everyone’s lips from those who were concerned about obesity in 2008. In 1994, researchers have discovered a link between the hormone and the decrease in weight of the laboratory mouses. Believing that they would get the same effect on people, they began studies in this meaning , but unfortunately, the human body has proved to be more complicated, and did not react as the researchers expected. In fact, it was noted that leptina is very efficient in maintaining body weight on long term and are therefore useful after keeping a diet or, simply, we are pleased with the way we look and we do not want us to get fat.
Infertility: Good news for cryogenic embryos
Cryogenic embryos allow couples to postpone the moment of implantation in the uterus if the mother suffered some health problems, such as, for example, treatment with chemotherapy, or any other disease that would not do any good to the mother or child. A new study has shown that cryogenic embryos are as good as the fresh ones . There is no risk of low birth weight, birth defects, and health is not compromised in any way. Actually, was noticed that babies born from cryogenic embryos weight even more than the others.
Intelligent sweets : More reasons to eat chocolate
It is already knew that black chocolate contains 3 times more antioxidants than green tea, and two times more than red wine. That means the chocolate is excellent for the heart! Studies have shown that polifenols from thw black in chocolate affects serotonin level of the brain, which makes you happier!
In 2008, black chocolate has gained another popularity contest: it seems that it is useful against coronary disease and hypertension. Black chocolate prevent formation of clots in arteries, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol. Currently, researchers are studying the possibility of using chocolate for Premenstrual Syndrome symptoms.
Sleep: In small quantities, the sleep damages the women heart
After studied groups of women and men who suffer from insomnia, american researchers have found new links between lack of sleep and risk of myocardial infarction. In addition, they observed that women are more affected by this than men, the risk of heart attack was increased in their case. Women who fall asleep with difficulty, in a half hour or more, have the highest risk.
Mammogram: A new option
A new study has shown that a new technique of filming breast using gamma radiation, is three times more effective in detecting small size tumors of a dense breast than classical mammogram.
Skin: anti-aging techniques that work
Facial remodeling laser with carbon dioxide, creams with retinol (concentration of 02 – 06%) and hyaluronic acid injections have been recognized by researchers for their anti-aging and restoration of collagen matrix. Hyaluronic acid, in addition, has the property to act on collagen, favoring his production. Therefore, it is no longer considered a mere tool cosmetics, but a medical.
Best Sex: female medicine
A company has launched the first product in 2008 to improve the sexual life of women. In tests made for the accreditation of this drug called LibiGel, women reported an increase of approximately 200% satisfying sexual relationship.
Miracle extract : Resveratrol
This substance called Resveratrol, which is extracted from grapes and wine is good for the heart, fights against diabetes, prolonges life and fights against cancer. Yet the substance is currently in testing on animals, so it is not sold. Meanwhile, you can benefit from these properties by drinking red wine.
Liposuctie: Using fat against disease
You have fat filed on hips and thighs? Probably by now you have not thought that fat can be valuable! Well, it is: the researchers found that from this fat they can extract stem cells that can be used to fight diabetes, spine injuries or brain diseases.
Acne: New medicine
For years, medicines used in treatment of acne were based on tetracycline and erythromycin. Now there is a new option: a gel with topical application called Aczone, which presents antibiotics and anti-inflammatory effects and is very promising.
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