News tagged with personal hygiene

Pig stomach mucins are effective as anti-viral agents for consumer products

Mucus often elicits strong revulsion, but to MIT biological engineer Katharina Ribbeck, it is a fascinating material. 

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Apr 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

WaterWheel will bring clean water to a thirsty world

(PhysOrg.com) -- Cynthia Koenig knows that by reinventing the wheel she could change the world. In a few months, she hopes to make a difference in India.

Other Sciences / Other

created Feb 22, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Lack of Social Engagement Is a Risk Factor for Self-Neglect in Older Adults

Seniors who neglect themselves, risking their own health and safety, tend to be individuals with limited social networks and little social engagement, according to a study by Rush University Medical Center.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Nov 16, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Benefit of memantine in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease not proven

There is no scientific proof that patients with moderate or severe Alzheimer's disease benefit from drugs containing the agent memantine. This is the conclusion in the final report that the Institute for Quality and Efficiency ...

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Oct 28, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0