Researchers from the University of Montreal, Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital and Laval University have discovered a channel to attack leukemia and other cancer cells, reports a new study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. This discovery of a previously hidden channel may alter the way doctors treat cancer patients. Senior author Dindial Ramotar, a professor at… Continue reading
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Some easter and healthy salads
Spinach and Strawberry Salad Ingredients * 2 bunches spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces * 4 cups sliced strawberries * 1/2 cup vegetable oil * 1/4 cup white wine vinegar * 1/2 cup white sugar * 1/4 teaspoon paprika * 2 tablespoons sesame seeds * 1 tablespoon poppy seeds Directions 1. In a large… Continue reading
Breakfast wraps
Breakfast Burritos Ingredients * 1 pound bacon * 10 eggs * 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans * 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese * 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas Directions 1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and set aside. Wrap the tortillas in foil… Continue reading
New insight on how exactly the mental doctors prescribe drugs
A new study sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) outlines the conditions that physicians around the country reported treating with psychiatric drugs such as antipsychotics, antidepressants, and anti-anxiety drugs. Psychiatric medications are one of the most widely prescribed categories of drugs in the nation; yet few studies have comprehensively examined… Continue reading
Wraps for sandwiches
Whole Wheat Wraps Ingredients * 4 cups whole wheat flour * 1 teaspoon salt * 1/4 teaspoon baking powder * 1 cup warm water Directions 1. In a large bowl, stir together flour, salt and baking powder. Pour in water; stir to combine. Mix in additional water in 1 tablespoon increments, until a soft pliable… Continue reading
Varieties wrap sandwich
Wraps have all the quickness and hand-held, utensil-free convenience of a sandwich while offering much wider variety than a sandwich. Wraps are perfect homemade meals for anyone who’s looking for an easy snack on the go, a way to use up leftovers, or just for some new flavors at the dinner table. Fusion for the… Continue reading
What about brain waves?
Forget about crystals, candles, Eastern philosophy, and about sitting and breathing in awkward ways. Meditation research explores how the brain works when we refrain from concentration, rumination and intentional thinking. Electrical brain waves suggest that mental activity during meditation is wakeful and relaxed. “Given the popularity and effectiveness of meditation as a means of alleviating… Continue reading
Fresh vegetable bagel sandwich
Ingredients 1 bagel, sliced in half 1 tablespoon coarse-grain brown mustard 1 leaf romaine lettuce 2 (1/4 inch thick) rings green bell pepper 4 slices cucumber 2 slices tomato salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 slices red onion 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts Directions Spread mustard onto the cut sides of the bagel.… Continue reading