Research published today in the open access journal BMC Pediatrics suggests that very preterm babies, born between 28 and 31 weeks, could benefit from skin-to-skin cuddling with their mother before and during painful procedures such as a heel lance.
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With more than 65,000 visits per month, Makeup and Beauty Blog has grown more than 500 percent since September. The site features in-depth, practical reviews of luxury and drugstore makeup, skin care products, fragrances and hair products, as well as accessories, salons and spas. This month only, the first three advertisers to purchase a minimum 100,000 impression skyscraper ad will receive a free upgrade above the fold on every single page within the site, and ads will remain above the fold for the life of the advertiser's campaign. .

Adventures in lightweight Internet app development

I should be clear up front: I am no programmer. I dabble in JavaScript, and I learned Fortran and Basic (not the visual kind) in 1978 and haven't used either since 1986. My programming style (such as it is) is declarative, not object-oriented. But I'm handy with Dreamweaver. .

HypnoCube is fun to watch and a joy to own

I'm a gadget hound, which means that I use and even collect technology devices and gadgets of all sorts. Sometimes I'll buy a technology gadget just because it's very cool.

Let me just say that I have this strange affinity for things that have lots of flashing lights. I'm not quite sure what the significance of that is, but let me further refine what I mean in case you begin to wonder if I have some strange attraction to highly decorated Christmas trees. Some examples of what I find attractive in this special category are electronic clocks that display the time in some kind of unconventional format.

Armed Forces Multi-Million Dollar Effort To Help Soldiers

A procedure currently performed all over the world for cosmetic purposes might also improve wound healing and limb function for soldiers who are severely hurt and scarred during combat. Dr. Adam Katz, plastic surgeon and researcher at the University of Virginia Health System, will conduct research in this area under the Armed Forces Institute of Regenerative Medicine (AFIRM). White House officials announced the formation of AFIRM, which has received more than $80 million for research.

Katz, who is the only Virginia doctor to be a part of AFIRM, will study the use of fat grafting for wounds and severe burns to improve their healing and/or to minimize their associated scarring. In one envisioned study, burn patients who have received skin grafts will receive an autologous fat transplant, in which their own fat tissue will be harvested, cleaned, and finally re-injected beneath the skin-grafted area.

Eyeglass World and The LASIK Vision Institute Team to Promote Healthy, Happy Eyes With Top Ten Tips for Eye Care

With the snow melting and the first signs of spring emerging comes the inevitability of watery, itchy, red eyes for those who suffer from increased levels of pollen and other irritants in the air. To help reduce the impact of the change of seasons on your eyes, Eyeglass World has teamed up with The LASIK Vision Institute to offer tips on getting your eyes through this time of year:

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Japanese firm uses cosmetics to treat patients with skin disorders

TOKYO, Japan: Cosmetic products are not just for beautifying oneself. They can also be used in therapy to treat those who suffer from skin disorders and scarring. A Japanese company is introducing products and techniques to help such customers with special needs. Privacy is guaranteed on one floor of Shiseido's building in Tokyo's Ginza. Customers with skin problems can schedule private counselling sessions in rooms set aside for them. Shiseido claims 3.3 million people, or about 3 percent of the Japanese population, suffer from skin problems such as blue birthmarks. And it has opened a centre where they provide services for people with such skin problems. So far, Shiseido has treated more than 700 customers. The Social Beauty Care Centre was opened in June 2006 to provide those in need of therapy make-up advice.

Men and bulimia: Why suffer in silence?

Many people have said how surprised they are that John Prescott suffered from bulimia for 20 years, but it's no surprise to me. As a psychotherapist, I have treated several men battling eating disorders and I have suffered from anorexia myself. I'm only sorry Prescott didn't say it when he was deputy prime Minister, though I realise he was probably never going to do that. One positive thing to come out of this is that it might help people to start conversations about their own relationships with food. It's not an easy thing to do.

My problems started when I was 10 years old. My parents had moved us to South Africa, which was an overwhelming change for me. We arrived at the height of apartheid and I found the appalling iniquities and day-to-day violence hard to deal with.

FEMA Offers Advice On Mold After Flooding

If your home was affected by the recent flooding it may be harboring mold. Mold can be a significant problem after flooding and proper cleanup is critical to ensure that it does not affect you or your family's health. People sensitive to mold may experience a stuffy nose, irritated eyes, skin irritation, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. People with asthma, pregnant women, infants, the elderly and individuals with compromised immune systems are at higher risk for health problems from mold. If you or your family members have health problems after exposure to mold, contact your doctor or other health care provider. To prevent or stop the growth of mold after a flood, all areas of a home that were wet in the floodwaters must be cleaned and completely dried. Mold can start to grow within 48 hours.