The only sure way to reduce weight and stay slim is to dramatically change one's eating habits, along with regular exercise programs. Debate over Stem Cells Stem cells isolated from aborted fetuses have the capability to turn into any type of human cells. However, ethical and legal issues of experimenting with aborted human fetuses may hamper the progress of such research studies. With the proper stimulation, these cells are capable of becoming any type of blood cells. Researchers are close to identifying stem cells in the liver, brain, and pancreas.
Stem cells offer possible exciting treatment for a variety of hitherto incurable diseases.
A recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine reported success in restoration of vision in some patients with severe cornea disease following cadaver corneal epithelial stem-cell transplantation. Stem cells research and gene therapy offers a glimpse into the future of medicine. Many devastating illnesses of today may one day become diseases of the past. Their cholesterol levels were examined before and after the test period. We should avoid butter, which contains saturated fat and stick margarine which contains high trans fatty acids.