Get to Know Luscious Leeks
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 7, 2019 -- Leeks may look like scallions grown out of control, but they can add subtle flavor to many dishes, from soup to sides.
Leeks are part of the onion and garlic family and are a good source of nutrients, including... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 7, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Two Mass Shootings in Less than 24 Hours Shock U.S.
Two mass shootings at crowded public places in Texas and Ohio claimed at least 29 lives in less than 24 hours and left scores of people wounded, a shocking carnage even in a country accustomed to gun violence.
In the Texas border city of El Paso, a gunman opened fire Saturday morning in a shopping area packed with thousands of people during the busy back-to-school season. The attack killed 20 and wounded more than two dozen, many of them critically.
Hours later in Dayton, Ohio, a gunman wearing body armor and carrying extra magazines opened fire in a popular nightlife area, killing nine and injuring at least 26 people. The...
Source: JEMS: Journal of Emergency Medical Services News - August 4, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: News Terrorism & Active Shooter Mass Casualty Incidents AP News Tag Source Type: news
El Paso Shooting: At Least 15 Dead; Several Injured
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — At least 15 people were killed in a shooting Saturday in a busy shopping area in the Texas border town of El Paso, and a 21-year-old man was taken into custody, law enforcement officials said.
Two law enforcement officials identified the gunman as Patrick Crusius of the Dallas area. One of the officials told The Associated Press that at least 15 people were killed. The officials were not authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation publicly, and both spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity.
Hospital officials said another 23 people were injured and being treated.
Most of the victims were shot at...
Source: JEMS: Journal of Emergency Medical Services News - August 3, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Major Incidents News Terrorism & Active Shooter AP News Tag Source Type: news
California Festival Shooting Prompts Review of Event Emergency Plans
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Event organizers should review their emergency plans after the deadly shooting at a California food festival to see if they can make additional safety improvements as the peak of summer and fair season brings open-air environments that are notoriously difficult to secure, law enforcement experts said.
The weekend shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival left three dead — including two children — and a dozen wounded at the famous three-day event that attracts more than 100,000 people annually to the agricultural community in Northern California .
The festival included a perimeter fence, metal detector...
Source: JEMS: Journal of Emergency Medical Services News - July 30, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Major Incidents News AP News Tag Source Type: news
15 Wounded, Three Dead, in Shooting at California Festival
GILROY, Calif. (AP) — A gunman cut through a fence to avoid security and opened fire at Northern California's popular Gilroy Garlic Festival, killing three and wounding at least 15 before police fatally shot him as terrified people and performers ran for cover.
Photos: Gilroy Festival Shooting
Gilroy Police Chief Scot Smithee said the gunman was armed with a rifle and sneaked in through a fence that borders a parking lot next to a creek. He appeared to randomly target people when he opened fire just after 5:30 p.m. Sunday, the conclusion of the three-day festival that attracts more than 100,000 people to the city known a...
Source: JEMS: Journal of Emergency Medical Services News - July 29, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Major Incidents News Terrorism & Active Shooter Mass Casualty Incidents AP News Tag Source Type: news
Cooking vegetables: healthier with extra virgin olive oil
(University of Barcelona) Cooking vegetables in the sofrito (saut é ) with extra virgin olive oil favours the absorption and release of bioactive compounds of its traditional ingredients (garlic, onion and tomato), according to the study published in the journal Molecules about the role of gastronomy in the health-improving effects of the Mediterranean Diet. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - June 13, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Are Onions and Garlic Healthy? Here ’s What Experts Say
Garlic and onions are staples for many home cooks. But do these plants actually add any health benefits to your dishes? Or are they purely for flavor?
People who try to eat colorful fruits and vegetables in order to get a wide range of vitamins and minerals may think that pale foods like onions and garlic don’t offer many nutrients. But although they may not look like nutritional powerhouses, experts say they are.
Onions of all colors (including white) are good sources of vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium and folate, while garlic is rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6, thiamin, potassium, calcium, phosphorous, copper and ma...
Source: TIME: Health - May 15, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized Diet/Nutrition Source Type: news
What ’s the Best Way to Get Rid of a Bad Aftertaste?
Ordering a dish loaded with garlic or onions can be a commitment. The flavors can linger on the tongue long after a meal is over, no matter how many breath mints you pop.
But what actually causes a bad aftertaste — and is there any way to get rid of it?
Cordelia Running, director of the Saliva, Perception, Ingestion and Tongues (SPIT) lab at Purdue University, says that aftertastes are generally caused by “little bits of the actual flavor stimuli that might hang around”: physical remnants of food that get caught in the mouth, for example, or molecules that remain in the saliva or mucus.
Potent foods, suc...
Source: TIME: Health - May 9, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized Diet/Nutrition Source Type: news
Kenya: Gynaes Warn Women Against Using Garlic On Infections
[Nairobi News] Top gynaecologists in the country have warned women against using garlic for yeast infections, citing risk for further infections. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 26, 2019 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Do not put garlic in your vagina for yeast infections, gynaecologist urges women
Dr Jen Gunter, based in California, said there is no evidence to support the home remedy for yeast infections. It could lead to the growth of toxic bacteria which can be life-threatening. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 24, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Eating raw garlic could help keep your memory sharp in old age
Scientists at the University of Louisville found that when they fed 'older' mice a raw garlic compound, their gut health, short- and long-term memories improved, suggesting it could help older humans. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 8, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hold The Garlic: A Manhattan Startup Delivers Gut-Friendly Meals To The Digestively Challenged
Manhattan-based Epicured prepares and delivers chef prepared meals that follow the low-FODMAP diet for people with digestive disorders. The food-as-medicine startup counts Mount Sinai Health System among its investors and strategic partners. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - March 31, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Robin D. Schatz, Contributor Source Type: news
Medical News Today: How to treat a cold or flu at home
Most people can treat colds and the flu with rest and home remedies, such as garlic, honey, and zinc. Learn more about home remedies for colds and the flu here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 4, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Flu / Cold / SARS Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Onions and garlic could protect against cancer
According to a recent study, eating more allium vegetables, such as garlic and onions, might reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 24, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cancer / Oncology Source Type: news
Consuming garlic and onions may lower colorectal cancer risk
(Wiley) Consumption of allium vegetables -- which include garlic, leeks, and onions -- was linked with a reduced risk of in colorectal cancer in a study of men and women in China. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - February 21, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
