Beware of your heater and fireplace! We’ve all heard that the sun’s UV rays can damage the skin, leading to wrinkles, sun spots, and premature aging. But recent research shows that heat can also damage your skin in much the same way. Chronic heat exposure (like from sitting too close to a fireplace, or using… Continue reading
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Menangitis and vaccine for it – save more children
You’ve probably heard about tragic meningitis cases on the news at one point or another, but it may have seemed like a rare disease that couldn’t affect your kids. True, bacterial meningitis isn’t very common. But the illness is usually serious and can be life-threatening if it’s not treated right away. That’s why a national… Continue reading
So many smokers are not aware for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
As many as 20 percent of adults with known risk factors are currently undiagnosed but suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), states a research article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). COPD is a common and costly respiratory condition that is estimated to affect 10% of people 40 years of age and older. This… Continue reading
The proper food diet for rabbits is vital
Many people keep rabbits rather than dogs and cats because rabbits can be happily left at home alone all day while their owners are out at work. Though often happy on their own, they are by nature social creatures that enjoy the company of their owners and other animals in the household. They are best… Continue reading
Basics things that you should know about your skin’s pores
Everybody’s got ’em — they’re the openings to our oil glands. But whether or not you pay attention to your pores probably depends on their size. If you don’t spend much time poring over your pores, chances are they’re small and don’t get clogged too often. But if your pores are on the larger side,… Continue reading
Other cold vegetable soups
Cucumber Soup Ingredients * 2 cucumbers * 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion * 2 tablespoons margarine * 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar * 4 cups chicken broth * 1 tablespoon farina * salt to taste * 1/8 tablespoon dried tarragon * 1/2 cup sour cream * 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Directions 1. Peel,… Continue reading
New way for discovery of lung cancer in smokers
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) in collaboration with investigators at the University of Utah, have discovered a new approach for identifying smokers at the highest risk for developing lung cancer. The findings, which appear in the April 7th issue of Science Translational Medicine, will allow the researchers to use a genomic approach… Continue reading
Vichyssoise cold soup recipes
Classic Vichyssoise Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 3 leeks, bulb only, sliced into rings 1 onion, sliced 5 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced salt and pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram 1 bay leaf 5 cups chicken broth 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream Directions In a large stock pot melt butter… Continue reading