Fruit chemical may prevent organ damage
Conclusion
This exciting set of experiments has identified the metabolic driver of tissue injury seen when blood supply is returned after a period of ischaemia. The researchers have also shown this process can be limited by using an injection of dimethyl malonate in mice and rats.
It is likely the same increased metabolic processes occur in humans, so there are wide implications for the future, including the potential use of dimethyl malonate injections to prevent tissue damage during surgery.
At present it is unclear how this could be used practically during a heart attack or stroke, and this will be one of many issues...
Source: NHS News Feed - November 6, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Heart/lungs Medical practice Medication Source Type: news
Recipe: Grilled pineapple
(Source: MayoClinic.com Recipe of the Day)
Source: MayoClinic.com Recipe of the Day - September 12, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Case series: 9 patients with acute kidney injury after smoking a synthetic cannabinoid
This article is a very complete and finely done description both of the clinical syndrome of AKI associated with use of synthetic cannabinoids, and the related public health investigation. [HT @DougBorys]
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Blueberry “spice” in Wyoming linked to cases of renal failure (Source: The Poison Review)
Source: The Poison Review - August 22, 2014 Category: Toxicology Authors: Leon Tags: Medical acute kidney injury clown loyal renal toxicity spice synthetic cannabinoid Source Type: news
Recipe: Chicken with braised pineapple
(Source: MayoClinic.com Recipe of the Day)
Source: MayoClinic.com Recipe of the Day - July 29, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Recipe: Pineapple chicken stir-fry
(Source: MayoClinic.com Recipe of the Day)
Source: MayoClinic.com Recipe of the Day - July 29, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Recipes for Health: Pineapple Avocado Salsa
A sweet, fruity flavor and a mix of textures set this salsa apart. It goes great with salmon or just about any other fish. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - July 28, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN Tags: Salads Recipes Source Type: news
Recipes for Health: Pineapple Avocado Salsa
A sweet, fruity flavor and a mix of textures set this salsa apart. It goes great with salmon or just about any other fish. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - July 28, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN Tags: Salads Recipes Source Type: news
Recipes for Health: Grilled Vanilla-Ginger Pineapple
A sweet and pungent mix of vanilla and ginger syrup adds new dimension to a grilled pineapple. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - July 7, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN Tags: Pineapples Recipes Fruit Diet and Nutrition Source Type: news
Recipes for Health: Grilled Vanilla-Ginger Pineapple
A sweet and pungent mix of vanilla and ginger syrup adds new dimension to a grilled pineapple. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - July 7, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN Tags: Pineapples Recipes Fruit Diet and Nutrition Source Type: news
Juice packed with apple, ginger and pineapple promises to beat hayfever
EXCLUSIVE: A healthy juice packed with antihistamines could be the key to relieving hayfever symptoms as forecasters warn of a' very high' pollen count across the UK today. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 4, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Broccoli-Sprout Beverage Can Detoxify Pollutants
China has a serious pollution problem and it’s harming the health of people who live there—even those living outside of the biggest cities.
But scientists from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health think they’ve found a very simple and cost-effective solution. Or at least something that could curb risk. Their answer is a broccoli-sprout beverage.
It sounds so simple, and it really is. The results appear promising, too.
It’s pretty well established that cruciferous vegetables like broccoli have cancer-preventative compounds. Broccoli sprouts specifically are a source of glucoraphanin, which cre...
Source: TIME.com: Top Science and Health Stories - June 17, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alexandra Sifferlin Tags: Uncategorized Air Pollution Cancer chemicals detox health Source Type: news
Moonlight, Red Sheets, and Pineapple Core
Sharon explores common superstitions about pregnancy and conception. read more (Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center)
Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center - May 22, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Sharon I. Praissman and Emma Williams Tags: Happiness Health Parenting Self-Help Stress Source Type: news
Gardeners' Gems: Designer Crops That Will Wow The Neighbors
For the fashion-conscious gardener, here are the most colorful and flavorful new edibles. This year's picks include the indigo tomato, wasabi and a pineapple-flavored berry.» E-Mail This (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - May 13, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Recipes for Health: Pineapple-Basil Smoothie
This may look strange, but pineapple marries well with peppery basil. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - April 28, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN Tags: Cooking and Cookbooks Recipes Medicine and Health Diet and Nutrition Source Type: news
Recipes for Health: Green Smoothie With Pineapple, Arugula, Greens and Cashews
The pineapple stands up well to the arugula and greens, and ginger pumps up the flavor. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - April 28, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN Tags: Cooking and Cookbooks Recipes Medicine and Health Diet and Nutrition Source Type: news
