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New Technology Shows Promise for AIDS Vaccine
Scientists are one step closer to developing a vaccine for HIV. The National Institutes of Health issued a press release last Thursday announcing the exciting discovery of two antibodies that...
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Apricots
(Prunus armeniaca) Also known as the “Armenium plum”, the deeply colored orange apricot is one of the first signs of summer. Similar to peaches, apricots are covered in a velvety...
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Botox and Emotional Experience
A small study made a big name for itself in the media last week when headlines declared that individuals who receive BOTOX injections may also experience weakened emotions. The full...
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Summer Squash
(Cucurbita pepo) Once you see summer squash in the vegetable aisle of the grocery store you know that it’s summer. A relative of the melon and cucumber, summer squash is...
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Fit College Students Reduce Risk for Chronic Disease
Several metabolic risk factors are already evident in a young college students, according to a new study published in the June issue of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise....
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Whole Grains & Brown Rice Reduce Diabetes Risk
Replacing white rice with whole grains, including brown rice, reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 36 percent, according to a study published in the latest issue of...
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New Dietary Guidelines Aimed at Stemming Obesity Trend
The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee issued its Report earlier this week, providing updated dietary recommendations for Americans. Upon their review, the Secretaries from the Department of Agriculture (USDA ) and...
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Supplements Support Healthy Skin in Three Ways
Like other organs in the body, the health of the skin is dependent on optimal “care and feeding”. So, it makes sense that how well we take care of ourselves...
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Mixed Lettuce, Fennel & Orange Salad
About 4 ServingsDownload PDF of Recipe Ingredients:Dressing:2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar Juice from 1/2 lemon 1 tsp Dijon mustard1 tsp honeySalt and freshly ground black...
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Spinach Salad with Strawberries
About 4 ServingsDownload PDF of Recipe Ingredients:Dressing:2 Tbsp sesame seeds 1 Tbsp poppy seeds 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp honey Pinch of paprika...
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Fennel
(Foeniculum vulgare) Looking to add a refreshing flavor or crunch to a salad? Fennel is a tasty antioxidant-filled vegetable that can be paired with any fish meal or salad. Also...
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Strawberries
(Fragaria virginiana and Fragaria chillioensis) Strawberries are the most popular type of berry fruit in the world. Strawberries are identified by their rich, red color and heart shape. While also...
