Desert Locust Invading Yemen, More Arab States
Juvenile desert locust hoppers. Photo: FAO/G.TortoliBy Kareem EzzatCAIRO, Apr 13 2016 (IPS)Now that Yemenis begin to hope that their year-long armed conflict may come to an end as a result of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the United Nations sponsored round of talks between the parties in dispute, scheduled on 18 April in Kuwait, a new threat to their already desperate humanitarian crisis has just appeared in the form of a much feared massive desert locust invasion. “The presence of recently discovered Desert Locust infestations in Yemen, where conflict is severely hampering control operations, poses a potential threat...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - April 13, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Kareem Ezzat Tags: Africa Armed Conflicts Climate Change Development & Aid Editors' Choice Featured Food & Agriculture Headlines Health Human Rights Humanitarian Emergencies Middle East & North Africa Migration & Refugees Poverty & SDGs Projects Source Type: news
The Weird Thing That Can Happen to Your Teeth Before Your Period
By Alison Mango Every few weeks, I get some uncomfortable sensations in my mouth. My teeth feel achy and loose. My gums are swollen and sensitive. And I have a desire to brush my teeth every couple of hours. These symptoms go away after a few days, but until then nothing seems to help. The last time this happened, I finally consulted Dr. Google and came upon a condition called menstruation gingivitis--an inflammation of the gums that typically begins just before a woman's period and goes away once her period starts. The symptoms matched mine, and after glancing at the calendar, I realized the timing made perfect sense....
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - March 28, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why Your Smoothie Might Be Making You Fat
Love smoothies? Do you have them on a regular basis? Smoothies certainly pack in a punch. Depending on their ingredients they can give you protein, fiber, nutrients, vitamins and minerals our bodies need. Many smoothies are loaded with fruit, sometimes with some vegetables and even at times with dairy like milk or yoghurt, sweeteners etc. There are so many variations of smoothie recipes that they seem to outnumber the different flavors of ice cream out there. But how good and healthy is your smoothie? Many recipes are based on fruit. There are smoothies made out of banana, pineapple, mango, melon, peach, apple and alm...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - March 24, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
This lab is ground zero in the U.S. fight against Zika
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — As the Zika virus speeds through the hemisphere, a cluster of one-story buildings set in the shade of banyan and mango trees has become the epicenter of the U.S. fight against the pathogen. Behind an unmarked gated entrance in this working-class neighborhood of San Juan, scientists from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […] (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - March 20, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Lena H. Sun Tags: zika infectious diseases magnet-zika women's health newsletter cdc/who child & maternal health Source Type: news
20 Tiny Moments That Instantly Boost Your Happiness
It's time to tap into your everyday joy. Big moments in life -- weddings, births, new jobs, graduations -- are special, but appreciating the smaller, daily occurrences can really maintain your happiness. In honor of the International Day of Happiness, we've rounded up some tiny, joyful moments that never fail to lift everyone's mood. There's glee to be found in even the smallest circumstances: 1. When your boss gives you a compliment. Genuine compliments are way more meaningful than superficial praise. If your boss gives you sincere accolades for your work on something, you know they mean it. 2. An upbeat conversation wit...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - March 20, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
An interview with Hugo Negron, author of Forging of a Knight
And this week we’re welcoming Hugo Negron to the Thursday Throng. He is and author and nn avid fan of myths and fantasy. His background includes an M.A. in clinical psychology from Roosevelt University as well as an M.A. in industrial/organizational psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.  In addition, he’s an amateur cartoonist, having taken classes at the Art Institute of Chicago.
The Hugo Negron Interview
What is one thing that no-one would usually know about you?
Beyond my passion for HP Lovecraft (most people I mention this author to usually give me a polite “Umm…okayyy…â€...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - March 17, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Interviews author interview fantasy Source Type: news
An interview with Hugo Negron, author of Forging of a Knight
And this week we’re welcoming Hugo Negron to the Thursday Throng. He is and author and nn avid fan of myths and fantasy. His background includes an M.A. in clinical psychology from Roosevelt University as well as an M.A. in industrial/organizational psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.  In addition, he’s an amateur cartoonist, having taken classes at the Art Institute of Chicago.
The Hugo Negron Interview
What is one thing that no-one would usually know about you?
Beyond my passion for HP Lovecraft (most people I mention this author to usually give me a polite “Umm…okayyy…â€...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - March 17, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Interviews author interview fantasy Source Type: news
The Morning Routines of Crazy-Successful People
By: Jessica Reidy Credit: Flickr/Angela Radulescu Great work requires just that: work. However, discipline looks different for everyone -- maybe you're more of a night person and your mornings are better spent lazily making breakfast. Or, perhaps you know that you're sharpest in the morning and you need to hop to it. Part of what makes looking at how talented, prolific people spend/spent their mornings so fascinating is the sheer diversity; there's no one prescription for success. Your morning ritual is your own and should reflect your loves, goals, and personal quirks. And there are a lot of quirks in this list. Looki...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - March 16, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
African Mango: What to Know About Irvingia Gabonesis
African mango supplements are touted for weight loss and belly fat reduction. WebMD tells you what the science says. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - March 11, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New Company HERO Jumps Into The Medication-Adherence Fray
There's no shortage of new companies trying to help you remember to take your medicine. They may try to do it with apps (Mango Health), smart pill bottles (AdhereTech), clever design (PillPack) or actual humans (HomeHero). The latest entrant into this already crowded scene is HERO, a company that makes a pill dispenser and, just to be safe, an accompanying app with social media functionality (of course it has social media functionality). (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - March 9, 2016 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Sarah Hedgecock Source Type: news
Soda Is Out, Seltzer Is In: 5 Better-for-You Bubblies
By Alex Orlov for Life by Daily Burn
Love the joyous bubbles and sugary sweetness of diet cola? The calorie-free carbonation seems like a dieter's dream, but research shows that sugary colas can make your taste buds crave real sugar even more -- and even alter your brain chemicals. Yikes! Luckily, not all fizzy beverages get the same bad rap (unless, of course, you drink way too much of them). For people who can't resist the satisfying fizz on the tongue, there are plenty of other ways to satisfy that craving for an effervescent pick-me-up. From probiotic-rich tonics to flavored seltzers, these carbonated drinks might hel...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - March 1, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
21-Day Challenge
My husband, daughter, and I are embarking on a 21-Day Challenge to eat cleanly. My daughter has tried it before -- for my husband and me, this is all new, but we consented to give it a try, all in the name of family harmony. Given my recent podcast with Michael Farrington on nutrition for junior tennis players, I thought I would expand on that theme and share some recipes and menu ideas that you can adapt to suit your family's needs. At the beginning of January, Emma returned to Atlanta for a 3-month stint, testing the local acting waters. She has been living in the Los Angeles area since leaving for college back in 200...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 23, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Absorption of polypehnolic compounds in mangos shows potential benefits to human health
(Wild Hive) The absorption, metabolism, and excretion of mango galloyl derivatives have not previously been investigated in humans. In this human pilot trial published in the journal of Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, 11 healthy volunteers consumed 400g/day of mango-pulp for 10 days. The results of this research show that mango has the potential to enhance the diet as a source of gallic acid and gallotannins, which may possess anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - February 16, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
7 Foods That Actually Make You Hungrier
SPECIAL FROM You plan on eating just a few chips. And well, what’s just a few more…and more…and before you know it, the bag is empty and you are still feeling a little munchy. Did you know that there are certain foods that, the more you eat, the hungrier you feel? Pay attention if you plan to indulge in these appetite-boosting foods. Salted Snacks “Bet you can’t eat just one” is never more true when it comes to salt. A study by University of Florida College of Medicine & McKnight Brain Institute, Gainesville, suggests that salted food acts like a mild opiate, which drives ov...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 13, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Recipe: Grilled mango chutney
(Source: MayoClinic.com Recipe of the Day)
Source: MayoClinic.com Recipe of the Day - February 5, 2016 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
