bioethics.net News Update - Enhancementbioethics news everyday from bioethics.net/American Journal of BioethicsDoubt about HGH's ability to improve performance- March 17, 2008 Though many athletes have reportedly taken human growth hormone in an attempt to perform better, a review of HGH studies by Stanford researchers indicates the hormone may not improve performance. It did seem to increase muscle mass, but that didn't translate into greater strength.http://www.bioethics.net/News/?id=5452 Popularity of cosmetic procedures skyrockets- March 4, 2008 The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reported on Monday that the number of cosmetic procedures performed has increased almost 500 percent over the last 10 years. Botox injections headed the list of interventions last year, while breast implants topped the list of cosmetic surgical procedures.http://www.bioethics.net/News/?id=5419 |