Archive for June, 2010

Testosterone Gel Linked to Risk of MI and Stroke (CME/CE)

Applying topical testosterone appears to raise the risk of cardiovascular events including myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, and stroke in older men with limited mobility, a study has found.

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Swedish Study Adds Fuel to PSA Screening Debate (CME/CE)

Screening based on prostate-specific antigen (PSA) dramatically reduced mortality from prostate cancer in a large 14-year randomized trial in Swedish men, researchers said.

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Ovarian transplantation restores fertility to old mice and also lengthens their lives

( European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology ) Scientists have discovered that when they transplant ovaries from young mice into aging female mice, not only does the procedure make the mice fertile again, but also it rejuvenates their behavior and increases their lifespan.

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Maternal alcohol consumption impacts semen concentration in male offspring

Mothers who drink alcohol while they are pregnant may be damaging the fertility of their future sons, according to new research to be presented at the 26th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Rome today (Tuesday 29 June).

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Pregnant drinking link to low sperm count for sons?

Research presented this week at the annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Rome suggests that men whose mothers had several alcohol drinks per week during pregnancy may have lower quality sperm. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Aarhus in Denmark, studied 347 men born between 1984 [...]

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Scientists free sexual inhibition (in flies)

The role pheromones play in the mating game may have more to do with repelling than attracting, a new study suggests. Pheromone – Shopping – Health – Reproduction and Sexuality – Aphrodisiacs

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Is Breastfeeding ‘Creepy’?

To breastfeed or not was touchy territory before Kathryn Blundell stepped into it. That is why she stepped in, to represent the side not heard from often: the group that decides not to even try to feed their newborn from anything but a bottle. Already on explosive ground, she lit the match by using the [...]

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Pregnant drinking ‘affects sperm’ of unborn sons

Women who drink during pregnancy may be damaging the future fertility of their sons, research suggests. In a study of almost 350 young men, sperm levels were a third lower in those whose mothers had drunk more than four drinks a week during pregnancy compared with teetotallers. The Danish researchers told a fertility conference these [...]

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This is So Cool – A Genealogical Side Trip

My colleague Taneya does a lot of genealogical research, and has been extremely helpful and generous with her time in tracking down a good chunk of my family tree. Some resources she showed me yesterday inspired me to do some looking myself, which resulted in my seeing photographs of the headstones for one line of [...]

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Seen on the Blogs – Comments on the Danger of VBAC

I recently read a blog comment elsewhere* in a thread that was related to birth choices in its way. The comment said: “VBAC’s are not allowed by the hospital here because they are so extremely dangerous.” Now, “so extremely dangerous” is a subjective description, but here’s what the recent NIH VBAC Consensus Statement has to [...]

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Sexier faces attract gaze more quickly

ABERDEEN, Scotland, June 30 (UPI) — Women with more feminine faces and men with more masculine faces attract the gaze of those of the opposite sex more quickly, researchers in Scotland found. Scotland – Aberdeen City of – Travel and Tourism – Maps and Views – Travel Guides

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Alcohol during pregnancy affects fertility of unborn son: Study

According to new research a mother drinking alcohol during pregnancy can significantly affect the fertility of her unborn male offspring. The Danish study involved 347 young men aged 18 to 21 and found that those whose mothers had drunk more than four drinks a week during pregnancy had one third the sperm levels compared to [...]

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We Went to Disney and All You Get is this Lousy Blog Post

At the beginning was a small world and at the end was a small world and in between was an adventure that took us on flying elephants past pirates until we were left, fairy-dusted and wish-drenched. We went to Disney World last week. We saved for two years and the final amount came from …

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Last Chance

Final week to participate in BlogHer’s 100 gift card sweepstakes over here. All you need to do is click over, read my blatherings, and then answer the question to be entered.

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Becoming an egg donor

Every year tens of thousands of women donate their eggs to couples trying to conceive. Here are the broad outlines of what you can expect if you are thinking about becoming an egg donor.Would-be mothers who have had to have their ovaries removed, who suffer genetic abnormalities, or who suffer untreatable ovarian abnormalities, as well [...]

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Rumba Dance Lessons

Want to look great dancing to Latin music? If so, the Rumba is for you! This dance offers the basic steps for Latin dances, fits all Latin music and it’s easy! Classes will be held at the Liederkrantz 403 W. 1st Street. Wednesdays, July 7, 14, 21 28, 7-8 p.m., 37 per student. Instructors: …

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Data Demonstrate ViaMetrics-E Improves Implantation Rates In Single Embryo Transfer IVF Cycles, A Growing Trend In Infertility Treatment

Researchers from Molecular Biometrics, Inc. presented new data this week demonstrating that the company’s ViaMetrics-E procedure more accurately predicts implantation rates in single embryo transfer SET cycles for patients undergoing infertility treatment…

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Bridal beauty basics

Ensure your wedding day preparations pass without a hitch, by following these beauty basics…..

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Which smartphone is for you?

If you’re thinking of joining the smartphone revolution, here’s a simple guide to get you started…..

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Ingenious uses for white vinegar

White vinegar not only enhances food taste, but you can use it to clean cars, clothes, and even protect your pets…..

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Choosing Recipes

To bring a bit of variety into your diet and spice up your ordinary meals, it is a good idea to try out new recipes occasionally. There are a large number of recipe books available and you need to know which ones are the best to choose…..

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Again?

Yeah, so they slept basically through the night again though I should clarify that “through the night” only means that they woke at appropriate times for feedings and went right back to sleep, rather than fussing on and off, etc.. It’s becoming really clear that they and we sleep so much better all lumped together [...]

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Cookies? What cookies?

CJ came down the other night from putting Kyla to bed and found Keifer at the table with a box of nilla wafers! She is resourceful!

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Future ballerina?

This summer, I signed up K1 for 3 summer sessions at a nearby dance school. Because our girl loves to shake her bootie and twirl away like there’s no tomorrow, I figured she might like it. I was right! She adores it and especially adores the outfit eye roll. We are contemplating signing her up [...]

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Nevermind

…there is blood.

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