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Home remedy for Acne Acne treatment (naturally at home or otherwise) is the most sought after treatment among the younger generation. Acne is a common and chronic skin disorder. It is an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles. The lesions are usually found on the skin of the face, neck, chest and shoulders. Nearly six out of ten young people between the ages of twelve and twenty-four suffer from some degree of acne. Acne causes a great deal of embarrassment at an age when people tend to be sensitive about their personal appearance. Read about how   yoga can cure acne .   Yoga poses for acne and pimples are poses that help to increase blood circulation and this ensures that your skin receives the oxygen rich blood it requires. It also induces perspiration which the body’s natural method of flushing out the pores of the skin. When this is done on a regular basis, the debris, sebum, and dead skin cells within the pores of an individual’s skin are remove...

ABRASION An abrasion is a superficial damage to the upper layer of the skin, the epidermis. It may cause slight bleeding. In general, abrasions do not leave a scar but deep abrasions could cause tissue scarring. Usually, abrasion injuries happen as a result of skin coming in contact (as in scraping) with a rough surface. Grazed Skin Grazed skin that appears pinkish or reddish that may or may not bleed. Some part of the 2nd layer of skin may be exposed. Falls,Sports,Accidents Abrasions could be caused due to innumerable reasons. Some of the common causes are - Falls - Young kids are often victims of this. A scraped knee is an excellent example of a common skin abrasion. Sports - Sportsmen also are likely to get abrasions. Accidents - Accidental falls etc can often result in abrasions.  Cleaning an Abrasion Treating an abrasion Cleaning the wound and keeping it infection-free is very important. The common norm to treat an abrasion is to clean the wound using mild soap and water and f...

Assam has registered a decline in the rate of HIV positive infection , a significant development considering the fact that the state is placed in a highly vulnerable category to this fatal infection. The joint director (care, support and treatment) of the Assam State AIDS Control Society (ASACS), Hem Chandra Barman, told The Telegraph the rate of HIV infection in 2005-06 was 24 against every 1,000 tested samples and the figure has gone down to 7.5 in 2010. He said the rate is expected to decline further. During the last decade, the rate of infection was 10.7 in 2001, 11.8 in 2002, 14.4 in 2003, 18.0 in 2004, 21.5 in 2005, 24.1 in 2006, 15.4 in 2007, 11.2 in 2008, 8.7 in 2009 and 7.5 in 2010. “It will be too early on our part to rejoice about the development. More time and data will be required to draw a clear picture about the HIV positive cases and AIDS scenario in the state. But ASACS is satisfied that it has been able to reverse the increasing trend which is the main objective of ...

With winter at its peak and festivals of Lohri and Maghi falling this month, scientists of College of Home Science educated farm women about home decoration, care of woollens, diet and health of family members, especially of children. The participants were also exhorted to Celebrate Lohri with equal zeal for both newborn boys and girls. Sharing a few key tit-bits with participants, Dr Kiran Grover said 'phulkaris' and 'baghs' could be used to decorate the house as they not only provided warmth but also added to the beauty of the room. Throwing light on diet and health care, Dr Harinder Saggu said oilseeds like groundnuts, flaxseeds, sesame and sunflower were consumed in large quantity as they were a good source of energy and protein. '''Til gachak' and 'pinnis' are the gifts of winter. Roasted and shelled sunflower seeds can be supplemented in wheat flour and besan to make delicious and nutritious 'pinnis', 'panjiri', 'ba...

1. The Patriots will beat the Saints in Super Bowl XLV . Tom Brady and the New England offense have too many options to stop in their home stadium in the AFC playoffs. New Orleans has been a forgotten team for most of the year, but its hard-nosed road win over the Falcons in Week 16 showed why it is good enough to return to the big game. Drew Brees can handle the pressure of playing on the road in the postseason. The Patriots-Saints showdown will go down to the final possession with New England winning on a field goal. 2. With the No. 1 pick in the 2011 draft, the Carolina Panthers select ... Andrew Luck of Stanford University. SI.com's Peter King reported this week that Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh believes Luck is leaning toward returning to school instead of entering the draft, but the redshirt sophomore quarterback has to consider what remaining in college has meant for other signal-callers. In his own conference, Washington's Jake Locker, a projected early first-round pic...

Episcreen T cell assay technology for biologics www.antitope.co.uk Scientists have discovered one of the reasons why many previous attempts to harness the immune system to treat cancerous tumours have failed - a feat that could revolutionise cancer therapy. University of Cambridge scientists revealed that a type of stromal cell found in many cancers which expresses fibroblast activation protein alpha (FAP), plays a major role in suppressing the immune response in cancerous tumours - thereby restricting the use of vaccines and other therapies, which rely on the body's immune system to work. They have also found that if they destroy these cells in a tumour immune suppression is relieved, allowing the immune system to control the previously uncontrolled tumour. "Finding the specific cells within the complex mixture of the cancer stroma that prevents immune killing is an important step. Further studying how these cells exert their effects may contribute to improved immunol...

Self-treatments using baking soda, ash and hydrogen peroxide, many of which are detailed online by members of the public with no dental experience, can strip tooth enamel and cause lasting damage to the gums, experts cautioned. The techniques are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to expensive professional treatment, especially among teenage girls. Examples of the potentially hazardous advice offered online include brushing the teeth with soap, salt, baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, or bleach. But dentists said some of the methods can erode the enamel covering of the teeth, making them appear darker rather than whiter. Up to 100,000 people undergo some type of teeth whitening treatment each year, ten times more than did so five years ago. But for many people the process is prohibitively expensive, costing up to £1,300 for laser treatment and as much as £700 for professional bleaching. Professor Andrew Eder, clinical director of the London Tooth Whitening Centre, ...