An article published in JAMA today shows that although great efforts are made to balance salaries between male and female staff, differences still exist in pay rates, even after adjusting for differences in specialty, institutional characteristics, academic productivity, academic rank, work hours, and other factors. Reshma Jagsi, M.D., D.Phil., of the University of Michigan, Ann […]
A million and one old wives’ tales predict the gender of an unborn child in early pregnancy. For example, according to some, if your bump is high, you are having a girl, but if it is low, a boy is on the way. Similarly, if you crave ice cream every day, you can expect a […]
Birthing practices and ideologies have gone through many changes throughout history. In AD 98, a Roman named Soranus wrote an obstetrics textbook that was widely used until the 16th century. During the Middle Ages, the business of childbirth was in the hands of the midwife, which, in Old English, means “with woman.” Pregnant women were […]
Children born to mothers who take heartburn medication during pregnancy may have a greater risk of developing asthma, research suggests. Those whose mothers had been prescribed medicines to treat acid reflux during pregnancy were more likely to be treated for asthma in childhood, a review of studies found. However, experts say the potential link – […]
What Is Heartburn? What Causes Heartburn? Heartburn is a very common symptom created by acid reflux, a condition where some of the stomach contents (including stomach acid) are forced back up into the esophagus, creating a burning pain in the lower chest. Persistent acid reflux that happens more than twice a week results in the […]
Ingredients 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sambal oelek 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 8 ounces sugar snap peas 1 red bell […]
Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 2 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard Preparation 1. Preheat oven to […]
Ingredients 1/4 cup golden rum (such as Bacardi) 1 small ripe mango, peeled and chopped 1/2 habanero pepper, seeded and chopped 2 tablespoons white vinegar 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 […]
Ingredients 1/4 cup nonfat buttermilk 3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon minced shallots 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme 1 teaspoon cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1 garlic clove, minced 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Cooking spray 1 1/2 tablespoons olive […]
Cachexia is a condition that causes extreme weight loss as well as muscle wasting. The name comes from two Greek words: kakos, meaning “bad,” and hexis, meaning “condition.” The condition is a symptom or side effect of chronic conditions, such as cancer, type 1 diabetes, HIV, and multiple sclerosis. Older individuals with “failure to thrive” […]