Researchers found that the body’s natural recycling system, the lysosome, plays a vital role in removing the protein that drives premature aging. When this system breaks down, aging speeds up. By ...
Pharmacist suspended after BBC Botox sting
Mr Agoye has been suspended under an interim order imposed by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) while a full fitness-to-practise investigation continues. Botulinum toxin – commonly known by ...
Botox was like going for coffee – but I had no idea if it was genuine
Lizzie Day says it is easy to fall for the buzz around the latest treatment being talked about on TikTok or Instagram For Lizzie Day, having Botox was as much a part of her routine as getting her ...
Want to Live 100+ Years? Bowhead Whales Could Hold the Anti-Aging Secret
As humans age, we become more susceptible to cancers and other diseases. That puts a sort of upper limit on how long human bodies can last. Bowhead whales, however, have found a way to stick around ...
Botox was like going for coffee – I had no idea what went into my body
For Lizzie Day, having Botox was as much a part of her routine as getting her morning coffee. It was only when a doctor friend raised concerns about a "fat-dissolving" treatment she was using that the ...
FDA’s Botox Warning Targets Websites With Unapproved Products
The first botulinum toxin product, onabotulinumtoxinA, was approved by the FDA in 1989. Since then, FDA has approved several competing versions, including abobotulinumtoxinA (Dysport) and incobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin).
Afraid of needles? Tips to ease your anxiety whether you’re drawing blood, getting an injection or doing Botox
It’s not personal if the nurse isn’t using the thinnest needle on you. Find out why certain needle thicknesses are needed and how you can make the procedure less painful.
FDA warns websites selling fake or unapproved forms of Botox, similar drugs
The FDA has sent warning letters to 18 websites selling counterfeit or unapproved versions of Botox and similar injectable drugs commonly used to smooth wrinkles.
Botox warning issued by FDA after cases of rare disease identified
Botulinum toxin, commonly called Botox, is used to temporarily reduce wrinkles by paralyzing facial muscles. While it is considered safe, unapproved injections or counterfeit injections can come with ...