http://www.medindia.net/healthnews/anti-aging-secrets-to-younger-news.asp Medindia largest health website in india. en-us Copyright 2013. All Rights Reserved. Sat, 25 May 2013 13:15:29 GMT http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-captures-the-imagination-of-pretty-young-people-119377-1.htm Botox, a popular procedure among the 40-year-olds is now fast catching up with people as young as 20. Botox, an injection that contains permissible and a safe form of botulism, is injected into the face, and actually works by temporarily paralyzing the muscle. This is thought to make the skin look younger as it reduces wrinkles. This procedure is quite popular among 40-year olds, in their quest of youth. Most people who have taken these injections say they experience no sensation when they are injected....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-captures-the-imagination-of-pretty-young-people-119377-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/genome-of-sacred-lotus-which-likely-holds-anti-aging-secrets-sequenced-by-scientists-118944-1.htm A team of 70 scientists reports having sequenced and annotated the genome of the "sacred lotus," which is believed to have to have a powerful genetic system that repairs genetic defects, and may hold secrets about aging successfully. The scientists are from the U.S., China, Australia and Japan. The scientists sequenced more than 86 percent of the nearly 27,000 genes of the plant, iNelumbo nucifera/i, which is revered in China and elsewhere as a symbol of spiritual purity and longevity. "The ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/genome-of-sacred-lotus-which-likely-holds-anti-aging-secrets-sequenced-by-scientists-118944-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/insurance-cover-for-cosmetic-ops-on-the-agenda-of-british-cosmetic-surgeons-association-118519-1.htm Well-known British cosmetic surgeons' association is working on getting insurance for its members' patients to take care of righting procedures such as breast enhancements which can go wrong. The report published in April, led by National Health Service medical director Bruce Keogh and commissioned by the government, has pressed for stricter regulation and protecting patients with insurance. The popularity of Cosmetic treatments continues to be on the rise and insurance cover is much needed to take care of any complications....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/insurance-cover-for-cosmetic-ops-on-the-agenda-of-british-cosmetic-surgeons-association-118519-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-helps-nih-identify-new-role-of-molecules-used-by-nerve-cells-in-brain-118370-1.htm Botox has proven to be a valuable agent for researchers at National Institutes of Health who have used the anti-aging agent to identify a new and important role for a group of molecules that nerve cells use to quickly send messages. "The results were very surprising," said Ling-Gang Wu, Ph.D., a scientist at NIH's National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. "Like many scientists we thought SNAREs were only involved in fusion." Every day almost 100 billion nerve cells throughout ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-helps-nih-identify-new-role-of-molecules-used-by-nerve-cells-in-brain-118370-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-with-anti-ageing-supplements-could-help-reverse-blood-vessel-abnormality-118326-1.htm A diet low in grains, beans and certain vegetables - combined with "anti-ageing" supplements - improves blood vessel function, a new study has found. The blood vessel abnormality, or endothelial dysfunction, occurs when cells lining the interior wall of blood vessels malfunction. It's a serious condition that's often one of the first signs of heart disease. Of the 200 51- to 86-year-old people in the study presented at the American Heart Association's Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-with-anti-ageing-supplements-could-help-reverse-blood-vessel-abnormality-118326-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/regular-use-of-botox-increases-risk-of-resistance-118121-1.htm Overindulging in Botox may prove to be detrimental after a new study published in the Journal of Neural Transmission revealed that the human body develops resistance to Botox over time and the beauty treatment may stop working altogether after a few years. The study was conducted by a team of German researchers who found that one in 200 patients who took Botox developed antibodies to the treatment, which meant that it became less effective in freezing their facial muscles over time. The researchers ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/regular-use-of-botox-increases-risk-of-resistance-118121-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-injections-may-cause-depression-suggests-a-study-117228-1.htm A new study has found that the famous cosmetic anti-wrinkle treatment Botox injections could indirectly trigger depression. Botox injections given to eliminate crows' feet around the eyes makes one look younger but it prevents the smile from spreading beyond the mouth. Dr Michael Lewis, a psychologist at Cardiff University explains that the facial expressions are also responsible for the emotions we feel. We smile when we are happy conversely smiling makes us feel happy. Botox injections, ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-injections-may-cause-depression-suggests-a-study-117228-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/beauty-therapists-will-soon-need-additional-qualifications-to-perform-non-surgical-cosmetic-treatments-116708-1.htm The widely available non-surgical cosmetic dermal treatments, which are considered safe by public, are actually associated with several risk factors some of them causing permanent damage. This is mainly due to unregulated practices of performing the procedure by beauty therapists who lack adequate training to carry out the procedure safely. NHS medical director, Sir Bruce Keogh, reviewed the current practices and regulations in the cosmetic industry. The review was initiated following the breast ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/beauty-therapists-will-soon-need-additional-qualifications-to-perform-non-surgical-cosmetic-treatments-116708-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/former-english-glamour-model-underwent-300-cosmetic-surgeries-to-look-like-a-barbie-doll-116415-1.htm Her deepest desire to look like a Barbie doll led Alicia Douvall to undergo more than 300 cosmetic surgeries. She is said to be 'the most surgically enhanced woman', even beating American Cindy Jackson. Alicia Douvall, has now been diagnosed with body dysmorphia, which is a form of mental illness linked to extreme anxiety where the victim is dissatisfied about the way they look. She has coughed up more than (Dollor) 1.4million on breast enhancement procedures, toe shortening surgeries and numerous facelifts....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/former-english-glamour-model-underwent-300-cosmetic-surgeries-to-look-like-a-barbie-doll-116415-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cosmetic-surgery-a-blessing-in-disguise-115937-1.htm It's hard to find a technological innovation that doesn't face criticism and controversies. And today, where numerous researches are being done on introducing more and more new medications and instruments for achieving health, the tabloids seem to focus the blunders and mis-happenings of these researches. Cosmetic surgery, stuck to the credit of film stars and actors, has faced a number of controversies. And why not? There are many people having reported an unsuccessful surgery, and ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cosmetic-surgery-a-blessing-in-disguise-115937-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/victoria-beckham-spills-the-beans-on-her-anti-ageing-secret-115895-1.htm Hollywood star Victoria Beckham reveals her best kept secrets to keeping the skin fresh and youthful and also confesses ditching the self-tan. The mother of four told Hello! Magazine that she doesn't wear fake tan anymore, News.com.au reported. "Sometimes I've been turned orange but that's definitely a look from my past. Being overly tanned is very ageing and, dare I say it, a bit footballer's wife. Embrace your natural colour!" she said. Posh hailed leading skincare consultant Dr. Harold ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/victoria-beckham-spills-the-beans-on-her-anti-ageing-secret-115895-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-anti-ageing-pill-may-help-prevent-alzheimers-disease-cancer-114970-1.htm Carnosine - taken as a dietary supplement could help prevent a host of diseases from cancer to Alzheimer's disease, say scientists. The powerful antioxidant tablet is already used in anti-ageing products and by athletes to delay muscle fatigue. Now, a new study, published in the Chemistry Central Journal, has revealed that it could offer hope to millions struck down by the devastating illnesses, the Daily Express reported. Scientists say it could even protect against Parkinson's and prevent complications of Type 2 diabetes....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-anti-ageing-pill-may-help-prevent-alzheimers-disease-cancer-114970-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/popularity-of-plastic-surgeries-like-boob-jobs-and-botox-113747-1.htm There has been a 10% increase in number of people going in for plastic surgery and anti-aging techniques in 2012- for instance Botox and fillers, lasers and equipment for body contouring, and breast implants. The world market for cosmetic surgeries is expected to rise and touch as much as 5.2 billion this year. According to predictions, Europe's interest in plastic surgery will witness an increase even though the economic climate is quite tough. According to the American Society for Aesthetic ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/popularity-of-plastic-surgeries-like-boob-jobs-and-botox-113747-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/a-rod-allegedly-purchased-illegal-drugs-from-anti-ageing-clinic-report-113688-1.htm A report has claimed that American baseball player Alex Rodriguez, nicknamed as A-Rod, has been allegedly charged with purchasing illegal performance-enhancing drugs (PED) from an anti-ageing clinic in South Florida, along with many other well-known baseball players, over the last four years. However, Rodriguez's spokesman has denied the report, saying the baseball player, who had confessed to using PEDs in 2009, was never a patient of Anthony Bosch, who used to run the now-closed Biogenesis ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/a-rod-allegedly-purchased-illegal-drugs-from-anti-ageing-clinic-report-113688-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/hydrogen-sulfide-new-anti-ageing-agent-113575-1.htm After exploring hydrogen sulfide's plethora of potential anti-ageing pathways, researchers say that hydrogen sulfide (H2S) may play a wide-ranging role in staving off ageing. H2S has been gaining increasing attention as an important endogenous signaling molecule because of its significant effects on the cardiovascular and nervous systems, the team noted. The evidence is mounting, they said, that hydrogen sulfide slows ageing by inhibiting free-radical reactions, by activating SIRT1, ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/hydrogen-sulfide-new-anti-ageing-agent-113575-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-parties-at-home-should-be-banned-113566-1.htm Eminent experts have called for a ban on cosmetic procedures at home, a trend now among friends who get together and have "Botox parties" or "filler parties" and cosmetic procedures performed at home. While many cosmetic companies have initiated this trend and also offer discounts for such group cosmetic procedures, doctors feel such treatments at home are risky as they are not fully equipped to deal with emergencies. According to new RCS guidance, treatments can be conducted only on licensed ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-parties-at-home-should-be-banned-113566-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-doesnt-promote-weight-loss-113528-1.htm Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have found that injecting botulinum toxin A (BTA) or Botox into the stomach doesn't reduce body weight. They researchers enrolled 60 obese patients in a 24-week, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, concealed allocation trial to compare the effects of BTA to placebo. They found that the injection slowed movement of food through the stomach but it did not cause weight loss. "On the basis of our findings, I would not recommend gastric Botox injections to people who want to lose weight....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-doesnt-promote-weight-loss-113528-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-approved-by-fda-to-treat-overactive-bladder-113182-1.htm The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Botox for treating overactive bladder in adult patients who have failed to respond to other treatments or are unable to tolerate them. Botox, manufactured by Allergen Inc, was initially developed as a cosmetic procedure but has since been approved in treating various conditions, including migraines, chronic focal neuropathies and squints. Now a number of studies have found Botox to be beneficial in treating overactive bladder in adults. "Clinical ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-approved-by-fda-to-treat-overactive-bladder-113182-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/advantages-of-finger-wrinkles-explained-by-scientists-112732-1.htm Scientists suggest that getting "pruney fingers" from soaking in the bath is an evolutionary advantage, for it helps us get a better grip on objects under water. Digit puckering was long thought to be caused by a swelling of the outer layers of skin on the fingertips and toes, but recent research showed it was actually a nervous system response to immersion in water. The purpose, though, was a mystery. A team from the Institute of Neuroscience at Newcastle University tested the usefulness ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/advantages-of-finger-wrinkles-explained-by-scientists-112732-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-may-benefit-stroke-patients-112608-1.htm Injecting botox injections into the arm muscles of stroke survivors may help in long term recovery, states new research. Researchers at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) here monitored nerve activity in the arms and brains of stroke survivors before and after botulinum toxin (botox) injections in rigid and stiff muscles in the arm. They found that botox indeed improved arm muscles but also altered brain activity in the cortex - the brain region responsible for movement, ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-may-benefit-stroke-patients-112608-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/aggressive-sales-technique-for-cosmetic-procedures-facing-government-ire-in-britain-112234-1.htm The cosmetic surgery industry in Britain is facing an aggressive clampdown by the government which is currently considering proposals that could see a ban on discounted deals as well as the aggressive sales techniques that are promoted for cosmetic surgeries. The clampdown comes following the PIP breast implant scandal early this year. Former health secretary Andrew Lansley had ordered a review into the practices adopted by the cosmetic industry in the country and involved more than 180 submissions ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/aggressive-sales-technique-for-cosmetic-procedures-facing-government-ire-in-britain-112234-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/study-sheds-light-on-how-anti-aging-gene-suppresses-cancer-growth-111358-1.htm Loss of the SIRT6 protein in mice has found to increase the number, size and aggressiveness of tumors. The study also suggests that the loss of SIRT6 promotes tumor growth in human colon and pancreatic cancers. "It is critical to understand the spectrum of genes that suppress tumor development," co-senior author David Lombard from U-M Medical School said. "Our research suggests SIRT6 may have a critical role in blocking cancer and controlling cellular metabolism. We hope to build on ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/study-sheds-light-on-how-anti-aging-gene-suppresses-cancer-growth-111358-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/registered-nurse-being-investigated-for-unauthorized-botox-injections-at-home-111348-1.htm WA Health Department is investigating a case of a registered nurse found to be administering Botox and cosmetic filler injections in her Perth home. Unauthorized clinics such as this one pose a huge risk of infection to clients as they are often not in a position to strictly follow procedures to keep the environment sterile and infection free. Some 33 clients of this nurse have now been issued a letter of caution to be checked for risk of blood-borne viruses. According to Chief Health Officer, Dr ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/registered-nurse-being-investigated-for-unauthorized-botox-injections-at-home-111348-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/afghan-women-opt-for-cosmetic-surgery-111208-1.htm Afghan women are feeling pressure to conform to ideals of female beauty despite being hidden behind the veil. They are lining up for cosmetic surgery at a handful of clinics in Kabul. A few years ago, most operations would have been to repair war wounds or scars from family violence, acid attacks or attempts at self-immolation by women driven to despair by hard times in a male-dominated society. Now, nose jobs are most popular, but facelifts, breast enhancement and tummy tucks are also sought after....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/afghan-women-opt-for-cosmetic-surgery-111208-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/afghan-undergoes-cosmetic-surgery-in-new-delhi-to-get-a-new-wife-109478-1.htm A 55-year old Afghan man has undergone a cosmetic surgery in New Delhi after his attempts to find a new wife failed as he was rejected for having a wrinkled face. After the death of his wife in 2009, Abdul Khan (name changed) started feeling lonely. He wanted to remarry, but none of the women he approached would agree to his proposal. Then came an advertisement on TV, which offered him a glimmer of hope. "I had done enough for my family and wanted a bride for myself. I came across an advertisement on TV about facelift....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/afghan-undergoes-cosmetic-surgery-in-new-delhi-to-get-a-new-wife-109478-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-may-help-ease-chronic-neck-and-cervical-muscle-pain-108432-1.htm Botulinum toxin type A (Botox) injections may help ease pain and improve quality of life in patients suffering from chronic bilateral posterior neck and shoulder myofascial pain syndrome, according to a study. Traditional therapies for the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome include medications such as anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen or naproxen), steroids and muscle relaxants, physical therapy and behavioral modification. "At best, long-term benefit with traditional therapies is transient and unpredictable," said Andrea L....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-may-help-ease-chronic-neck-and-cervical-muscle-pain-108432-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-to-treat-hay-fever-108221-1.htm Australians trial the best-selling wrinkle erasing drug Botox to treat hay fever, reveal sources. Philip Bardin, a professor at the Monash Medical Centre which is linked to Melbourne's Monash University, said Botox was already widely used in medicine to reduce spasms in muscles following strokes and in treating cerebral palsy. "This is very new way to use an old medication," he said. Under the trial, a Botox gel will be applied to the nose to hopefully give hay fever sufferers relief ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-to-treat-hay-fever-108221-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-can-treat-overactive-bladder-in-women-108099-1.htm A new study has found that botox (onabotulinum toxin-A) injections are as effective as oral medication for treating urinary urgency incontinence in women, though botox injection is more likely to completely resolve symptoms. These findings were reported by a National Institutes of Health clinical trials network including Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine (SSOM). Urgency incontinence is urinary incontinence with a strong or sudden need to urinate. Traditionally, this condition ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-can-treat-overactive-bladder-in-women-108099-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/beautiful-future-in-emerging-giants-eyed-by-cosmetic-firms-107145-1.htm Global cosmetic firms are turning to emerging markets in the hunt for sales. In spite of this they face a challenge tailoring their beauty products to suit new customers in India, China and elsewhere. The Euromonitor research group forecasts global growth worth (Dollor) 64 billion within five years, including (Dollor) 26 billion in the Asia-Pacific region and (Dollor) 22 billion in Latin America. "If you want to get a piece of the action, then you have to be present," Oru Mohiuddin, an analyst from London-based Euromonitor, told AFP....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/beautiful-future-in-emerging-giants-eyed-by-cosmetic-firms-107145-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/just-cream-those-wrinkles-away-avons-product-works-its-magic-106955-1.htm Avon's recent product, an anti wrinkle cream may be giving women a good reason to smile. Trials of the product, an anti-wrinkle cream, which costs about 30 pounds, showed that it can be a non-painful alternative to surgery to remove wrinkles. Vital ingredients in the cream produce collagen and elastin which helps retain youthfulness. Avon said that A-F33 is the magic ingredient which promises to retard the process of wrinkling. "A-F33 is potentially as game changing in the fight against wrinkles ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/just-cream-those-wrinkles-away-avons-product-works-its-magic-106955-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-pill-to-extend-life-of-a-botox-injection-106784-1.htm A new pill marketed by American manufacturer Eden Aesthetics is said to extend the life of a botox injection by helping the wrinkle smoothening effects to last 30 percent longer. The tablet, known as Zytaze, is a combination of a high dose of zinc with an enzyme called phytase that helps improve the body absorption of zinc. The tablets are being priced at 45 for a pack of ten though Eden Aesthetics said that the tablets will save money by reducing the number of botox treatments needed. The ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-pill-to-extend-life-of-a-botox-injection-106784-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/face-yoga-as-an-anti-aging-tool-106166-1.htm Following claims of curing obesity, cancer and even AIDS, yoga has now branched into anti-aging industry with hundreds of women in Australia shunning expensive face creams and botox treatments and joining face yoga classes. There are a number of videos on YouTube, books and even smartphone apps that provide information and "postures" that help reduce wrinkles and slow down the process of aging. Even celebrities are followers of the practice with well known names such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Aniston associated with face yoga....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/face-yoga-as-an-anti-aging-tool-106166-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cosmetic-surgery-regulations-to-be-reviewed-in-britain-105652-1.htm A government backed review will be looking into the regulations governing cosmetic surgery and will involve asking opinion of such surgeries from the general public in Britain. The review is backed by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley and will be headed by NHS Medical Director, Professor Sir Bruce Keogh. The review comes following yet another breast implants scare in 2011 when the French government recommended that women who had undergone PIP breast implants should remove them as a precaution after ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cosmetic-surgery-regulations-to-be-reviewed-in-britain-105652-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cellular-basis-for-how-anti-aging-cosmetics-work-identified-105506-1.htm The mechanism that explains how alpha hydroxyl acids (AHAs) - the key ingredient in cosmetic chemical peels and wrinkle-reducing creams - work to enhance skin appearance has been discovered by researchers. An understanding of the underlying process may lead to better cosmetic formulations as well as have medical applications. The findings were published in the iJournal of Biological Chemistry/i in an article entitled "Intracellular proton-mediated activation of TRPV3 channels accounts ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cellular-basis-for-how-anti-aging-cosmetics-work-identified-105506-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/toe-besity-a-new-trend-in-cosmetic-surgery-105189-1.htm bWe have all heard of breast enhancements, tummy tucks and face lifts but not many among us have heard about plastic surgery done to reduce toe size!/b With an increasing obsession for a perfect body, it comes as no surprise that requests to cut a fat toe to size have escalated over the years, as confirmed by New York-based Dr. Oliver Zong, a podiatrist, who has assigned the term "toe-besity" to the new trend. Apparently some people are so embarrassed with their obese toes ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/toe-besity-a-new-trend-in-cosmetic-surgery-105189-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/phase-of-anti-ageing-pills-nearing-reality-104349-1.htm Pill to assuage the most unpleasant phase of ageing could be closer than believed, expresses an expert. In fact, a drug already licensed to treat cancer is getting the results scientists are after, in animals. Professor Dame Linda Partridge, the director of the Institute of Ageing at University College London, said that when mice were fed the drug rapamycin, they lived longer, the Age reported. But the drug also offered protection against neurodegenerative diseases, which are closely linked to ageing....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/phase-of-anti-ageing-pills-nearing-reality-104349-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-may-reduce-intensity-of-tremors-in-ms-103587-1.htm A new study published in the journal Neurology reveals that Botox injections may be effective in providing some relief from tremors caused by multiple sclerosis. Botox, or Botulinum toxin type A, has quickly branched from being an anti aging treatment and is used in treating chronic migraine and excessive sweating. Botox is also used to treat certain symptoms of multiple sclerosis, such overactive bladder and muscles spasms in the arms. The researchers tested the effectiveness of Botox in reducing ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-may-reduce-intensity-of-tremors-in-ms-103587-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cosmetic-testing-on-animals-may-be-illegal-in-india-as-health-ministry-considers-peta-petition-103352-1.htm Testing of cosmetics on animals may soon be illegal in India after PETA announced that the health ministry has acknowledged its petition of banning such a practice. PETA's science policy advisor Chaitanya Koduri and Guru S. Nair of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee Wednesday held talks with S. Manivannan, deputy drug controller at the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, under the health ministry, as part of PETA's ongoing campaign against cosmetic testing on animals. ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cosmetic-testing-on-animals-may-be-illegal-in-india-as-health-ministry-considers-peta-petition-103352-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cosmetic-treatment-for-makeover-a-perfect-fathers-day-gift-102826-1.htm A cosmetic treatment for a makeover could be the perfect gift for your dad on Father's Day with a large number of men keen to emulate the looks of famous Bollywood dads such as a Shah Rukh or Aamir Khan. Bollywood plays a big role in influencing people's mindsets Thanks to stylish dads like Anil Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan who know how to look younger even in their late 40s and early 50s, many want to follow suit. According to Jamuna Pai, a cosmetologist based ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cosmetic-treatment-for-makeover-a-perfect-fathers-day-gift-102826-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cosmetic-queen-in-india-grows-from-strength-to-strength-102213-1.htm Shahnaz Husain has single-handedly built a global corporate empire of cosmetics. She has come a long way from when she was a bored housewife. More than 40 years on, Husain presides over a private company selling more than 250 products in 60 countries and is feted as one of India's leading business gurus and a rare example of female success in its commercial sector. "It's not what you want, but how much you want it," is her advice to budding entrepreneurs. Renowned for her forthright ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cosmetic-queen-in-india-grows-from-strength-to-strength-102213-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/chocolate-has-anti-aging-benefits-102000-1.htm Chocolate lovers can now justify their habit by claiming that they are slowing down the aging process after a team of scientists claimed that they have found a way to take advantage of chocolate's anti aging benefits without the danger of piling on excess calories. Scientists have been looking for ways to boost the absorption of cocoa molecules by the body as they have been found to slow down the process of aging. Researchers at biotechnology specialist Lycotec said that they have modified chocolate ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/chocolate-has-anti-aging-benefits-102000-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/gasoigne-swaps-booze-for-botox-101795-1.htm Football legend Paul Gascoigne claims that he is winning his fight against alcohol and cocaine by swapping booze for Botox. Former England, Spurs, Lazio and Rangers player Gazza works out in the gym every morning, uses sun beds and has regular anti-aging jabs. Gascoigne confessed once throwing an 18,000-pound worth Rolex watch from a car window while high on coke. "I have Botox now and again, nowt wrong with that. I remember the days when I had a bottle of gin in my hand at 7 o'clock....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/gasoigne-swaps-booze-for-botox-101795-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-jabs-for-chronic-migraine-on-the-nhs-101180-1.htm The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has confirmed that the NHS will be offering Botox jabs for those who suffer from chronic migraines. NICE has been considering whether to offer Botox as a treatment option in the NHS for chronic migraine patients ever since it was approved in Britain. Early in February this year, the agency had asked Botox manufacturer, Allergen to provide more proof that the anti-wrinkle drug was indeed an effective treatment for chronic migraine before finally approving it this month....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-jabs-for-chronic-migraine-on-the-nhs-101180-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-study-supports-life-extending-benefits-of-red-wine-reopens-hope-for-anti-aging-pill-100806-1.htm New findings from a study showed for the first time that the metabolic benefits of the red wine ingredient resveratrol evaporate in mice that lack the famed longevity gene SIRT1. The study in the May issue of the Cell Press journal iCell Metabolism/i appears to offer vindication for an approach to anti-aging drugs that has been at the center of heated scientific debate in recent years. "Resveratrol improves the health of mice on a high-fat diet and increases life span," said David Sinclair of Harvard Medical School....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-study-supports-life-extending-benefits-of-red-wine-reopens-hope-for-anti-aging-pill-100806-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/woman-to-undergo-testing-abuses-in-attempt-to-stop-use-of-animals-in-cosmetic-experiments-100614-1.htm Taking her love for animals to the extreme, a 24-year old woman has revealed that she is willing to publicly experience the testing techniques that lab animals have to undergo when testing for new cosmetics. Jacqueline Traide was dragged, tied prodded, force fed and subjected to all manner of cruelty in front of hundreds of shoppers, The Daily Mail reported. Traide tolerated ten hours of injections, being smothered in different lotions, having her hair shaved and irritants being squirted ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/woman-to-undergo-testing-abuses-in-attempt-to-stop-use-of-animals-in-cosmetic-experiments-100614-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-injections-liable-for-just-meek-reward-for-chronic-migraine-and-every-day-headaches-100530-1.htm While botulinum toxin A a.k.a. 'Botox' injections are U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved for preventive treatment for chronic migraines, an in-depth examination of former studies shows a meagre to modest benefit for patients with chronic migraine headaches and chronic daily headaches. Though botox injections were not linked to greater benefit than placebo for preventing episodic migraine or chronic tension-type headaches, states an article in the April 25 issue of iJAMA/i. "Migraine and tension-type headaches are common....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-injections-liable-for-just-meek-reward-for-chronic-migraine-and-every-day-headaches-100530-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/avocado-oil-may-have-anti-aging-properties-100458-1.htm A new study presented at the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology meet in San Diego has revealed that avocado oil may have anti-aging properties similar to those exhibited by olive oil. Olive oil has long been associated with treating signs of aging and cancer and now researchers in Mexico have found that avocado oil, which is similar in composition to olive oil, can also be used as an anti-aging agent. Researchers found that avocado oil successfully managed to combat the destructive ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/avocado-oil-may-have-anti-aging-properties-100458-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-and-vitamin-jabs-maintain-simon-cowells-young-looks-100398-1.htm Intravenous vitamin injections, colonic irrigation and half-yearly botox injections are the secret behind British media mogul Simon Cowell's young looks. The 'X Factor' mogul's secrets have been exposed ahead of the release of his unofficial biography. The 52-year-old eats fresh fruit sent to him by airfreight and drinks two smoothies a day made from exotic plants, reported The Sun. He also has massages, chest waxes, wears tooth caps and dies his hair dark. The revelations have been ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/botox-and-vitamin-jabs-maintain-simon-cowells-young-looks-100398-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/german-mps-propose-cosmetic-surgery-ban-for-kids-under-18-100048-1.htm Germany MP's belonging to the ruling party has called for a ban on cosmetic surgery for children under-18 unless medically necessary. The politicians argue that going under the knife for breast enlargement or nose operations should be off the cards for minors, a draft position paper states. "Even with a proper explanation, it is not guaranteed that the young person is aware of the full implication of the decision" to undergo plastic surgery, the lawmakers argue in their paper. Behind ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/german-mps-propose-cosmetic-surgery-ban-for-kids-under-18-100048-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/wrinkles-may-be-reduced-by-shrimp-shell-nanoparticles-99041-1.htm The way in which scientists have prepared nanoparticles of chitosan that could have potential in preventing infection in wounds has been described in a new study. Chitosan is a natural, non-toxic and biodegradable, polysaccharide readily obtained from chitin, the main component of the shells of shrimp, lobster and the beak of the octopus and squid. Nanoparticles containing chitosan have been shown to have effective antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus saprophyticus and Escherichia coli....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/wrinkles-may-be-reduced-by-shrimp-shell-nanoparticles-99041-1.htm