Ingredients 2 1/2 cups very thinly sliced green cabbage 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, divided 2 teaspoons sugar, divided 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 8 ounces uncooked flat brown rice noodles (pad Thai noodles, such as Annie Chun’s) 12 ounces top sirloin steak, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil 1/2 cup water […]
Ingredients 8 ounces 1/2-inch-wide rice noodles 1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock 3 tablespoons oyster sauce 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 10 ounce 90% lean ground sirloin 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon bottled minced ginger 3 1/2 cups sliced bok choy (about 7 […]
Ingredients 10 fresh red Thai chiles, stemmed 9 large garlic cloves 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1/3 cup ketchup 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salted bean paste or red miso 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice 8 (8-ounce) fresh blue crabs, rinsed and aprons removed (see recipe note above) 2 spring onions, trimmed and […]
Approximately 1 in 3 children in the US may have borderline or high cholesterol, according to a new study recently presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 63rd Annual Scientific Session. The research team, led by Dr. Thomas Seery, pediatric cardiologist at Texas Children’s Hospital and assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine in Texas, […]
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that the body needs to help build cells; it is carried through the bloodstream and attaches to proteins called lipoproteins. If blood vessels are damaged, cholesterol can be deposited, eventually causing narrowings. People with kidney disease are more likely to have problems with narrowings in their blood vessels than […]
Depression isn’t just feeling sad or “blue.” It is a serious mood disorder with symptoms that range from mild to debilitating, and potentially life-threatening. Depression is a relatively common disorder in that it affects millions of people each year. People of all ages and ethnicities experience depression, including children and adolescents. Depression does not only […]
Depression is a serious mental illness that can interfere with a person’s life. It can cause long-lasting and severe feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in activities. It can also cause physical symptoms of pain, appetite changes, and sleep problems. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that nearly 10 […]
In the journal Translational Psychiatry, researchers reveal how a certain variant of the enzyme ACMSD leads to abnormal levels of two acids in the brain, which may encourage suicidal behavior. The research team – including senior author Dr. Lena Brundin of the Center for Neurodegenerative Science at Van Andel Research Institute in Grand Rapids, MI […]
US scientists have discovered that a drug-resistant strain of salmonella carried by pets such as hamsters, mice and rats, could be a significant cause of infection in humans. The investigation is reported in today’s issue of the New England Journal of Medicine and was led by Dr Stephen J. Swanson from the Epidemic Intelligence Service […]
Those of you who have a cat, dog, bird or any other animal in your household will likely consider that pet to be member of your family, and rightly so. Pets offer comfort and companionship, and we can’t help but love them. In fact, when it comes to dogs, a recent study found the famous […]