Whole Roasted Squash With Tomato-Ginger Chickpeas & Za ’atar
I read myself the riot act about 6 months ago, when my cholesterol level reached a new high. My doctor seemed nonplussed, perhaps because my cardiac calcium score was a perfect zero. But I was not happy. Yes, I had lost weight and was exercising, but to be honest, my heart belonged to cheese. And eggs. And ice cream. Something had to change. Breakfast was easy. The whole eggs (which I had been eating almost daily) were replaced by Starbucks Sous Vide Egg whites or oatmeal served with a side of chicken sausage. Lunches were yogurt or soup or vegan bean burritos or salad or tuna or peanut butter. I started snacking on nu...
Source: The Blog That Ate Manhattan - February 21, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Margaret Polaneczky, MD Tags: Vegetables Butternut Squash Chickpeas vegetarian za'atar Source Type: blogs

Case of the Week 725
This week ' s interesting case is generously donated by Dr. Justin Juskewitch. Hopefully all of you have been able to avoid this so far this summer! The patient is a young girl who developed this very itchy rash about 30 minutes after a swim in a fresh water lake in Maine (Northeastern United States). The rash developed to what is shown below over a period of several hours. Her two siblings had a similar presentation. All three children had resolution of itching with benadryl, corticosteroid cream, and oatmeal body wash baths over the next few hours, but the rash lasted for 5-7 days.What is the most likely diagno...
Source: Creepy Dreadful Wonderful Parasites - September 5, 2023 Category: Parasitology Source Type: blogs

Banana Bread (with Chocolate Bits)
I’m generally not a fan of bananas eaten anything other than in vivo, ie., peeled and popped into the mouth, fresh but not too ripe. I don’t like them in ice cream, oatmeal, cereal, cakes or even in fruit salads. Certain foods, in my opinion, just need to be enjoyed one-on-one, you know? But last week, in my mother-in-law’s kitchen, a few over-ripe bananas were calling out not to be wasted, so my daughter and I decided to make banana bread. I figured that since others were there with us that evening, I would be under no obligation to eat the thing I was making, and my daughter and I would have a littl...
Source: The Blog That Ate Manhattan - July 10, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Margaret Polaneczky, MD Tags: Bread Breakfast Desserts Banana bread Chocolate chips Source Type: blogs

Data Democracy! ‘Dr. Google’ (2023) Vs. ‘Every Man His Own Physician’ (1767)
BY MICHAEL MILLENSON In the 18th-century, a pre-Google guide offered democratization of medical information In 1767, as American colonists’ protestations against “taxation without representation” intensified, a Boston publisher reprinted a book by a British doctor seemingly tailor-made for the growing spirit of independence. Talk about “democratization of health care information,” “participatory medicine” and “health citizens”! Every Man His Own Physician, by Dr. John Theobald, bore an impressive subtitle: Being a complete collection of efficacious and approved remedies for every disease...
Source: The Health Care Blog - July 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Ryan Bose-Roy Tags: Medical Practice Democritization of Care Healthcare Michael Millenson Participatory medicine Source Type: blogs

Can You Eat Spicy Foods With Hypertension?
Conclusion In conclusion, for those who can tolerate it, the regular consumption of spicy foods might be more beneficial for people with hypertension than one would think. However, the key to managing hypertension is a balanced, heart-healthy diet complemented by regular exercise and lifestyle modifications. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making significant changes to your diet or starting any supplement regimen, especially if you are managing a health condition like hypertension. References Enjoyment of Spicy Flavor Enhances Central Salty-Taste Perception and Reduces Salt Intake and Bloo...
Source: The EMT Spot - June 5, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs

Manganese: The Magical Element?
The element manganese is essential for human life. It’s aptly named after the Greek word for magic, and some mysteries surrounding its role in the body still exist today—like how our bodies absorb it, if very high or low levels can cause illness, or how it might play a role in certain diseases. Manganese is necessary for metabolism, bone formation, antioxidation, and many other important functions in the body. The element is found in strong steel, bones and enzymes, and drink cans. Credit: Compound Interest CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Click to enlarge. Making Much With Manganese Structure of the human manganese s...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - April 26, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmacology Molecular Structures Cellular Processes Proteins Source Type: blogs

Webtoons about STEM university
TL:DR – STEM webcomic search term ideas. Several of you have recently been searching for the following phrase and reaching sciencebase.com: “webtoons about stem university”. I couldn’t work out what that  might be about specifically, but had some thoughts. First, if you’re searching for “webtoons about stem university,” perhaps you were looking for web comics or digital comics that are related to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields and set in a university or college setting. Perhaps not… Maybe you were interested in finding engaging and entertai...
Source: David Bradley Sciencebase - Songs, Snaps, Science - April 19, 2023 Category: Science Authors: David Bradley Tags: Other Science Source Type: blogs

Ray Bradbury and Roald Dahl
David BoazLast week it wasreported that the publishers of Roald Dahl ’s books have been quietly editing to make them presumably more acceptable to modern readers — or at least more acceptable to modern activists.To wit:In “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” for instance, Augustus Gloop is no longer “fat”; he’s “enormous.” And the Oompa Loompas aren’t “small men”; they’re “small people.” While Matilda once went to India with Rudyard Kipling, now she travels to California with John Steinbeck. In “Fantastic Mr. Fox, ” even the chickens’ feelings have been spared; they’re no longer called...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - February 27, 2023 Category: American Health Authors: David Boaz Source Type: blogs

Having a Bad Day? Here Are 21 Things You Can Do to Turn It Around
“To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of arts.” Henry David Thoreau “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.” Robert Louis Stevenson Some days are great, better than you would have expected when you rolled out of the bed in the morning. Quite a few days are just good and OK days. And then we have the other ones. The days that just wind up being bad. What do you do then? I used to let them drag me down and I often wound up having not just one but a couple of bad days because of whatever happened. Nowadays I do things a bit differently. And this week I'd like to s...
Source: Practical Happiness and Awesomeness Advice That Works | The Positivity Blog - August 31, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Henrik Edberg Tags: Happiness Personal Development Success Source Type: blogs

6 Effective And Simple Ways To Consume CBD For Better Health
Conclusion:You might feel overwhelmed at first by the range of methods to consume CBD if you're new to CBD products. You should try a few different options to see which one fits your needs best. People respond differently to different methods, so it is best to experiment with other ways to see which appeals to you most. If you find the right CBD consumption method for you, you can look forward to enjoying its benefits. The post 6 Effective And Simple Ways To Consume CBD For Better Health appeared first on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. (Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement)
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - January 18, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Rebecca R Tags: featured health and fitness cbd stress Source Type: blogs

poem
 LatchkeyI was a latchkey kid.I was self reliant.I wasn ’t afraid of the emptiness of home.We ’d barge through the foyer shouting, bickering, Flip on the TV, fill the clock ticking silence with sound.Noise as a way of forgetting you're alone.I could do what I wantedI liked being alone I could run and shout,Boss my little sisters Pound the basketball against the cement,Chuck a tennis ball against a cinder block wall That had a strike zone chalked in the middle,At least until mom got homeAnd had to take her nap.I preferred being alone.I didn ’t wear the key around my neckDangling from a red yar...
Source: Buckeye Surgeon - January 2, 2022 Category: Surgery Authors: Jeffrey Parks MD FACS Source Type: blogs

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 SaintI ’m no hero, certainly not anyone’s idea of a saint.  That twisted bowel was dead and needed to come out.  Didn ’t take a genius.  I know the steps. I ’m merely well-trained. Capable of following instructions. Dozens are clamoring to replace me.  Anyone would do the same.  No one is irreplaceable. This is the sudden recognition of the inescapable anonymity of moderate accomplishment.  The real heroes are more like my seventh grade science teacher, Ms. France.  (Her name was either Ms. France or Mrs. Krantz.) She told me I had a “terrific personality” just in t...
Source: Buckeye Surgeon - August 23, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Jeffrey Parks MD FACS Source Type: blogs

Having a Bad Day? Here Are 21 Things You Can Do to Turn It Around
“To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of arts.” Henry David Thoreau “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.” Robert Louis Stevenson Some days are great, better than you would have expected when you rolled out of the bed in the morning. Quite a few days are just good and OK days. And then we have the other ones. The days that just wind up being bad. What do you do then? I used to let them drag me down and I often wound up having not just one but a couple of bad days because of whatever happened. Nowadays I do things a bit differently. And this week I'd like to s...
Source: Practical Happiness and Awesomeness Advice That Works | The Positivity Blog - August 19, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Henrik Edberg Tags: Personal Development Source Type: blogs

Student Evaluations of Teaching II: Proactive, Active, and Reactive Strategies | TAPP 85
Host Kevin Patton continues the discussion aboutstudent evaluations of teaching (SETs) with a set of strategies tomake them work better, or at least mitigate some of the potentially bad or ugly outcomes. There are things we can doproactively before a SET,actively during a SET, andreactively after a SET.Listen to hear them all!00:00 | Quotation00:57 | Student Evaluation of Teaching: Part II04:16 | Sponsored by AAA05:39 | Proactive Strategies12:49 | Sponsored by HAPI14:03 | Active Strategies29:52 | Sponsored by HAPS31:18 | Reactive Strategies46:15 | Cookies!48:00 | Staying ConnectedIf you cannot see or ac...
Source: The A and P Professor - January 4, 2021 Category: Physiology Authors: Kevin Patton Source Type: blogs