Published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research, the study describes how the pigment, called beta-cryptoxanthin (BCX), reduces the number of receptors required for nicotine to fuel lung tumor growth. Nicotine is an addictive chemical present in tobacco and some e-cigarette liquids. Study co-author Xiang-Dong Wang, of the Jean Mayer United States Department of Agriculture Human […]
When we eat, we do not just take in nutrients – we also consume a significant quantity of bacteria. The body is faced with the challenge of simultaneously distributing the ingested glucose and fighting these bacteria. This triggers an inflammatory response that activates the immune systems of healthy individuals and has a protective effect, as […]
The team, from Stanford University School of Medicine in Palo Alto, CA, reports the findings in the journal Science Translational Medicine. Michael T. Longaker, a professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery and one of the study’s senior authors, sums up the work: “We’ve uncovered the reason why some patients with diabetes don’t heal well from […]
Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 6 skinned and boned chicken breast halves 1 (5.5-ounce) box seasoned croutons, crushed 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2 egg whites 2 tablespoons water 12 thinly sliced smoked ham slices 6 Swiss cheese slices Honey mustard dressing (optional) Preparation Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over chicken; set aside. […]
Ingredients 2 bacon slices, chopped 4 (4-ounce) bone-in chicken thighs, skinned 4 (4-ounce) chicken drumsticks, skinned 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided 1 1/2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms 1 1/2 cups dry red wine 1 cup chopped carrot 1/2 cup chopped shallots 1/2 cup […]
Ingredients 4 (4- to 6-oz.) tilapia fillets 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 fillets with 1 tsp. seasoning. Combine remaining seasoning, flour, and cornmeal. Dredge fillets in flour mixture, shaking off […]
Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 2 cups) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken legs and thighs, separated at the joints 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 3/4 cup […]
Dry eye syndrome is a common condition that occurs when the eyes do not make enough tears, or if the tears vanish too quickly. There are many treatments for dry eyes. Can vitamins help prevent or treat dry eyes? We find out. If an individual has a healthy balanced diet, they should be able to […]
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 […]