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Healthy Picadillo

Ingredients 2 pounds ground round 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1 1/2 cups (1/4-inch-thick) slices yellow bell pepper, each slice cut in half 1 1/2 cups (1/4-inch-thick) slices red bell pepper, each slice cut in half 1 cup finely chopped carrot 3/4 cup golden raisins 1/2 […]

Italian-Style Meat Loaf

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds 92% lean ground beef 1 cup fat-free tomato-basil pasta sauce, divided 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs 1/2 cup (2 ounces) preshredded fresh Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon […]

White Bean and Turkey Chili

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 cups diced yellow onion (about 2 medium) 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 3 (15.8-ounce) cans Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained 4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 3 cups chopped cooked turkey 1/2 cup diced seeded […]

Hominy Chili with Beans

Ingredients 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic 4 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 (15.5-ounce) can white hominy, drained 1 (15-ounce) can red beans, drained 1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream 1/4 cup (1 ounce) […]

Chili with Chipotle and Chocolate

Ingredients Cooking spray 2 cups diced onion (about 1 large) 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey breast 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 (15-ounce) cans […]

Statins: could they decrease death risk in four most common cancers?

The 14-year study, which included nearly 1 million patients, finds that a high cholesterol diagnosis is associated with a lower risk of death in four common cancers. “The discovery of a link between obesity and high cholesterol as risk factors for cancer has been exciting for researchers and the public. Even trendier is the idea […]

‘Bad’ cholesterol linked to poorer cognitive performance

Despite its bad name, cholesterol is essential to the normal functioning of the human body. Our cell membranes are composed of around 30 percent cholesterol. It plays a vital role in building, maintaining, and keeping membranes functional. Cholesterol cannot be dissolved in the blood; it is lipoproteins that carry it to the areas of the […]

Scientist models Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome in adult stem cells

Studies performed by a Sanford Research scientist using an innovative stem-cell model for a fatal developmental disorder is the focus of a recent study published in Nature Medicine. Kevin Francis, Ph.D. uncovered unique cellular defects associated with Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome (SLOS) by modeling this disease using induced pluripotent stem cells. Francis’ study is titled “Modeling Smith-Lemli-Opitz […]

Links between autism and epilepsy deepen

Autism is a mental condition characterized by difficulty in communicating, forming relationships, and an altered way of perceiving the world. Epilepsy is characterized by bursts of intense electrical activity in the brain and seizures. At face value, the two conditions do not necessarily look like they are related. However, the relationship between them is now […]

What is Asperger’s syndrome?

Asperger’s syndrome, a developmental disorder, is an ASD (autism spectrum disorder). It impacts on the individual’s ability to communicate and socialize, among other things. According to the National Institutes of Health1, children with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) retain their early language skills. Contents of this article: What is Asperger’s syndrome? What are the signs and symptoms […]