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New genital gel could empower women against the AIDS epidemic

...des - chemicals that hobble viruses - could act as shields against HIV. This or other microbicides, applied in cream form to the vagina or rectum could// save the lives of several women who are not able to protect themselves by monogamy or by using condoms. Researchers are investigating around 60 potential ...

Lasik surgery effective in correcting vision

...er the procedure, so you will be given plastic eye shields to place over your eyes. This will prevent accidental rubbing while you are sleeping. You will be given eye drops to take with you, which will aid your eyes in normal heating and prevent infection. Many patients return to work the very next day afte...

Protective Intestinal Antibiotic Protein Discovered

...ission may help to create an "electric fence" that shields the intestinal surface from invading bacteria, Dr. Hooper said. The findings of this study may offer researchers new clues about the causes of inflammatory bowel disease. Most healthy people have a friendly relationship with their gut microbes, bu...

Changes in Solar Brightness Too Weak to Explain Global Warming

...ds of high solar activity, the enhanced solar wind shields Earth from cosmic rays that produce the isotopes, thus giving scientists a record of the activity. The authors used a blend of seven recent reconstructions of Northern Hemisphere temperature over the past millennium to test the effects of long-term...

Male Drivers at Higher Risk of Asymmetrical Skin Cancers

...hile technology to manufacture better U.V blocking shields develops, the scientist suggests that all drivers use a sun block, wear protective clothing and avoid open window driving. AN...

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