The Louisiana mother who sprayed her hair with Gorilla Glue has revealed she did it to make herself look good for a date with her fiancé. Tessica Brown, 40, from Violet, went viral after she posted a Tiktok video in which she explained she had been left with rigid, immovable locks for more than a … Read more
A new ‘trifunctional’ contraceptive gel boosts libido, prevents pregnancy and reduces the risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), its creators say. Researchers from North Carolina State University in the US created the gel, which contains spermicidal, anti-viral and libido-enhancing agents. When tested in a rat model, the gel both enhanced male libido and prevented pregnancy … Read more
3D-printed ‘bones’ made living cells are formed at room temperature for the first time using a special gel that allows doctors to build structures minutes before surgery Scientists have 3D-printed ‘bone’ at room temperature with a special ink The ink contains the patient’s living cells, along with calcium phosphate The mixture hardens within minutes of … Read more
Men undergoing radiotherapy for prostate cancer could be spared one of the treatment’s most distressing side effects – thanks to a simple injection of gel Almost 50,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year in the UK Surgery is one option but can often lead to impotence and urinary incontinence Radiotherapy is another option … Read more
Scientists lash out at claim Original Source shower gel is packed with ’40 real limes’ or ‘7,927 mint leaves’ – and say only ONE PER CENT of bottles contains any fruit Scientists have accused the makers of Original Source of misleading consumers The brand claims to pack 40 ‘real zingy limes’ inside every of its … Read more
Oxford United footballers nearly missed their match after an anti-coronavirus gel sprayed over the bus tipped the driver over the drink limit Players at League One side Oxford United had just taken their seats on the bus An alcohol-based aerosol got into the breathalyser and halted the vehicle The players and coaching staff were left … Read more
Gel manicures dry instantly, are resilient to chips, and last up to a month – weeks longer than a standard paint job. However, those glossy, strong tips may come with risks – such as infections, aging skin, and skin cancer. Studies on gel manicures are scant, largely given that technique varies wildly between salons. But … Read more
A new treatment for slipped discs involves injecting a blob of gel containing alcohol into the spine. Marine contractor and father-of-two Robert Parke, 49, from Dumfries, was one of the first people in the UK to have it done. THE PATIENT Robert Parke, 49, has suffered crippling back pain since his teens When I was … Read more