http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. Shoes (or shoe-sock combinations) that do not give you blisters, shaving that doesn't cause burning cheeks, clothes that don't itch, coffee cups that won't slip out of your hands, telephone touch screens that you use with wet hands, non-slip bathroom floors that stay that way, even if you have soapy feet. These are just some of the problems that will soon be solved using the know-how generated by RevoltST (the small, newly invented device in question). Noor Veijgen developed this device at the University of Twente, in cooperation with TNO. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-device-itchy-sweaters-blisters-tracks.html Other Tue, 05 Mar 2013 08:47:08 EST news281695619 Bathing a tiny newborn can be an exciting experience for parents, but it can also be intimidating. Newborns are small and vulnerable, slippery when wet, and the products marketed for their delicate skin can leave parents with abundant choices. As newborns are welcomed into the world, their skin needs to adapt to the new environmental changes around them. It's important for parents to understand proper bathing techniques and the appropriate skin care needed for their little one. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-expert-proper-techniques-newborn-skin.html Pediatrics Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:21:46 EST news278083233 Hair care and maintenance issues are primary factors that deter African-American women from exercising, a major health concern for a group that has the highest rates of overweight or obesity in the country. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-hair-issues-contribute-barriers-african-american.html Health Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:00:01 EST news274959349 A skin care product based on plants used in traditional Cook Islands remedies has been created by UNSW researchers who are also investigating the regenerative properties of the plants for use in wound and bone healing. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-08-cook-islands-regenerative-properties.html Medications Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:26:13 EST news265361165 A researcher at the Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC)/San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC) will present findings this week on a new potential vaccine carrier that he hopes will extend the shelf life of and aid in the stockpiling of critical vaccines. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-army-potential-vaccine-carrier.html Medical research Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:08:36 EST news254372899