Common birth control pill side effects Common side effects of oral contraceptives include: intermenstrual spotting, nausea, breast tenderness, headaches, weight gain, mood changes, missed periods, decreased libido, vaginal discharge and visual changes with contact lenses. We’ll look at each of these side effects in detail below. 1. Intermenstrual spotting Approximately 50% of people using the […]
An existing body of research seems to suggest that women are more prone to developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than men, despite the fact that they tend to experience fewer traumatic events than males. A new study – performed by researchers from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA, in collaboration with Harvard Medical […]
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), psychosis describes a set of symptoms “where there has been some loss of contact with reality.” Such symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, and confused and disturbed thoughts, and they are often the result of mental illness, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. However, psychosis can also be […]
We laugh at jokes (albeit not all jokes). We can also laugh sarcastically, nervously, when we are stressed, or even for no reason at all. Our laughter may be uncontrollable or maniacal, and it might also be forced, faked, or purposefully prolonged. The laugh is so pervasive that it can hardly be ignored by scientists; […]
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 3 celery ribs, diced 1 small onion, diced 1 small green bell pepper, diced 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce 1/2 pound fresh lump crabmeat, drained 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 6 (7-oz.) fresh catfish fillets 1 tablespoon olive oil […]
Ingredients 1 pound fresh lump crabmeat 3 pounds medium-size raw shrimp (with heads) Pinch of kosher salt 6 tablespoons oil, divided 2 pounds frozen sliced okra, thawed* 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 pound andouille sausage, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups finely chopped yellow onion 1 cup finely chopped celery 1 cup finely […]
Ingredients 4 (8-oz.) bone-in center-cut pork chops 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning* 3 tablespoons self-rising flour 1/2 cup plain yellow cornmeal 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons olive oil Lemon (optional) Garnish: fresh parsley sprig Preparation 1. Sprinkle pork chops with 1 tsp. seasoning. Combine remaining seasoning, flour, and cornmeal. Dredge pork chops in flour mixture, […]
Ingredients 6 ounces whole-grain linguine or fettuccine 1 1/2 teaspoons salt-free Cajun seasoning (such as Tony Chachere’s) 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, divided 3/8 teaspoon ground red […]
Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 6 garlic cloves, minced 4 anchovy fillets 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 4 cups unsalted chicken stock 12 ounces bucatini or thick spaghetti 3 pints multicolored cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup chopped […]
Ingredients 1 (9-ounce) package fresh angel hair pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped tomato 1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/3 cup dry white wine 1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice 2 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed 1 tablespoon butter 4 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Make Biscuits & Chicken Sausage […]