In 1996, Medical Microbiology reported that there were over 100 known herpes viruses, eight of which can normally affect humans.
Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is transmitted by mouth and causes cold sores. HSV-2 is responsible for genital herpes, causing painful blisters or ulcers in the genital area. HSV-3, or herpes zoster, leads to < …[Read more]

It’s no secret that the adolescent years can be challenging: young teens have a heightened sensitivity to perceived injustice and react against authority. And their newfound social conscience and desire for autonomy can motivate many of their decisions – even food choices.
A new study, “Harnessing Adolescent Values to Motivate Healthier Eating,”…[Read more]

Scientists have long known that there is a strong association between diabetes and Alzheimer’s, but the nature of that relationship – and how to treat it – was unclear. Now Melissa Schilling, an innovation professor at NYU, has discovered the pathway between diabetes and Alzheimer’s, and it has big implications for how Alzheimer’s can be p…[Read more]

A urinary tract infection (UTI) can affect any part of the urinary system, kidneys, bladder or urethra.
More than 3 million Americans, mostly women, experience a UTI every year.
Symptoms include frequent, painful urination, pelvic pain and traces blood in the urine. The infection does not normally last long, and most patients self-diagnose.
For m…[Read more]

According to the World Health Organization (WHO): “Mental health is an integral part of health; indeed, there is no health without mental health.”
This is a statement that is supported by numerous studies. One from 2012 published in The BMJ, for example, found that individuals with poor mental health are at increased risk of death from ca…[Read more]

Shift work has its own demands that set it apart from jobs with traditional working hours. Shift work has its benefits; it can be more convenient from a child care perspective, is sometimes better paid and can allow workers time for other activities, such as study.
However, the medical and scientific communities are continually reporting that…[Read more]

Now, scientists believe they have identified what happens in the brain to cause this, according to research published in Nature.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are used to treat anxiety, depression, and related conditions. Around 10 percent of people in the United States use them, including 1 in 4 women in their 40s and 50s.…[Read more]

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) define stress as the “brain’s response to any demand.” In other words, it is how the brain reacts to certain situations or events.
It is important to note that not all stress is negative. Many of us who have been in a pressurized situation may have found that stress has pushed us to perform better. T…[Read more]

First study author Deanna M. Barch, PhD, chair of the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences in Arts & Sciences, and colleagues publish their findings in The American Journal of Psychiatry.
The study builds on previous research from the team published last year, which found that children raised in poverty have reduced gray and white matter v…[Read more]

Study co-author Prof. Saverio Stranges – visiting academic of the University of Warwick Medical School, United Kingdom, and scientific director of the Department of Population Health at the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) – and colleagues publish their findings in the British Journal of Nutrition.
Chocolate is often perceived as a treat that…[Read more]

6 Simple Ways to Lose Belly Fat, Based on Science

Overweight does not necessarily equal unhealthy.
There are actually plenty of overweight people who are in excellent health (1).
Conversely, many normal weight people have the metabolic problems associated with obesity (2).
That’s because the fat under the skin is actually not that big of a pro…[Read more]

INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS3YIELD6 peppersUNITSUS

6large  green peppers
1lb  beef, Ground
1⁄2cup  onion, Chopped
1(16 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
1⁄2cup  long grain rice
1⁄2cup  water
1teaspoon  salt
1teaspoon  Worcestershire sauce
1cup  cheddar cheese, Shredded (about 4 ounces)

INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS 4-6UNITS US

For The Chicken Part

4 boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
olive oil
garlic powder
parsley (fresh or dry)
pepper
salt
tony creole seasoning

For The Sauce

1(8 ounce) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1⁄2cup  butter
1⁄2cup  milk
3⁄4cup  parmesan cheese or [Read more]

INGREDIENTSNutrition
YIELD10 biscuitsUNITSUS

2cups  Bisquick baking mix
1⁄2cup cold water
3⁄4cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1⁄4cup  butter
1teaspoon  dried parsley
1⁄2teaspoon  garlic powder
1⁄2teaspoon italian seasoning

TOTAL TIME
25mins

PREP 15 MINS

COOK 10 MINS

INGREDIENTSNutrition
YIELD2 loavesUNITSUS

2cups  warm water
1tablespoon yeast
1tablespoon vegetable oil
1tablespoon  sugar
2teaspoons  salt
5 -5 1⁄2cups  bread flour

PREP 20 MINS

COOK 30 MINS

INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS 4-6UNITS US

3 cups  idaho potatoes, peeled, boiled and cut into cubes when cool, approx. 1 lb
4 tablespoons  butter
4 tablespoons  flour
2 cups  milk
1⁄2teaspoon  salt
1⁄4teaspoon  pepper
1⁄2lb  Velveeta cheese, diced
1⁄2cup  sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 lb skinless [Read more]

INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS 4UNITS US

1lb  cod fish fillet
1⁄4cup  butter or 1⁄4 cup  margarine, melted
2tablespoons  lemon juice
1⁄4cup  all-purpose flour
1⁄2teaspoon  salt
1⁄8teaspoon  white pepper
paprika

INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS10-14YIELD4 quartsUNITSUS

2lbs  Italian sausage, casings removed (mild or hot)
1small  onion, chopped (optional)
3 -4garlic cloves, minced
1(28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2(6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2(15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2cups  water (for a long period of simmering for flavors to meld. If you don…[Read more]

INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS 8UNITS US

8 large  potatoes, peeled, cut into large wedges (about 6-7 wedges per potato)
4 garlic cloves, minced (more garlic is a good thing, less garlic is a no-no for this recipe)
1⁄2cup  olive oil
1 cup  water
1 tablespoon  dried oregano (to taste)
1 large  lemon, juiced
sea salt
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