Daily Random RecipeINGREDIENTS:1 head of cabbage 2 cups of cooked rice 1 T garlic, chopped 1/4 cup almonds, blanched and peeled 1/4 cup sliced green olives 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 1 t thyme 1/4 cup chopped zucchini Sea salt to

Daily Random RecipeINGREDIENTS:1 cup flax seeds4 cups waterMETHOD:In a blender, process flax seeds to a fine meal. Add water and blend.Keeps about 2 weeks, refrigerated. 1/4 cup replaces one egg.NOTES:Some people use ground up flax seeds and water. Others use

Researchers who analyzed pooled data from several studies concluded that using condoms was linked to a modest reduction in the risk of acquiring the herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2), although the effect was not as large as that observed with

Abnormalities in the genes that control circadian rhythms (rhythms of approximately 24 hours, also called biological clock) contribute to the development of bipolar disorder (manic depression), suggests a study presented at the Eighth International Conference on bipolar disorder. The conference

Researchers from the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) are concerned about high levels of allergy producing chemicals uncovered in baby bath water. The researchers discovered a way to detect allergens in soap, gel, cologne and other personal hygiene products

Scientists studying a strain of Ebola virus found in domestic pigs in the Philippines last year suggest that although the particular strain is not one linked to disease in humans its emergence in the human food chain is cause for

in recognition of the serious impact that HIV/AIDS has had on all New York's Latino communities. During this month, Governor David A. Paterson and New York State Health Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D. urge all Latinos to get tested for

Swine flu manufacturers have now been granted legal immunity in case something goes wrong that causes side effects associated with the vaccine. Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services signed a document making federal officials and vaccine makers immune

High blood pressure is risky. However, the new analysis says that the lower blood pressure benefits are not proven either.

Advances in neonatal care enable two-thirds of premature babies born with respiratory problems to be ready for school at an appropriate age, but those living in poverty are far less likely to be ready on time than their better-off peers,

The Arizona Senate is debating a proposal to expand taxpayer-funded health care benefits for unemployed residents.The proposal includes extending unemployment benefit eligibility from 59 to 72 weeks, allowing the state to claim $1.7 billion in federal stimulus funding that lawmakers

As September approaches will the new school year bring an increase in new H1N1 cases? School age children are some of the most susceptible to the H1N1 flu. There is no vaccination available for the H1N1 flu. Arguments are being

A new Canadian study of eye movements may aid in understanding childhood brain development and healthy aging.The tests, developed by Queen's University researchers, may also help in the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and detecting the early onset of

A new study discovers people who live their lives celebrating positive emotions increase their resilience against challenges.The study, "Happiness Unpacked: Positive Emotions Increase Life Satisfaction by Building Resilience," appears in the June issue of the bimonthly journal Emotion."This study shows

A new research study investigated the relatively common problem of unexplained pain or somatoform pain disorder among individuals with depression. Pain symptoms that cannot be attributed, or at least not fully attributed, to an organic origin are more frequently and

Texas researchers have discovered people with Parkinson's disease have significantly higher blood levels of a particular pesticide than healthy people or those with Alzheimer's disease.Scientists from UT Southwestern Medical Center discuss their findings in a study appearing in the July

A research group from the University of Granada has developed a method to analyze the personality of people with psychopathologic disorders by means of their drawings. The method consists of a series of Graphic Projective Tests (TPG) where patients draw

Although many individuals will voice expletives as a common response to pain, there has been little investigation of the link between swearing and the actual experience of physical pain. Since swearing often has an exaggerating effect, serving to embellish or

A new study finds couples who live together before they are engaged have a higher chance of getting divorced than those who wait until they are married to live together, or at least wait until they are engaged. In addition,

An informative study by U.K. researchers has identified attributes that contribute to effective teaching. Possession of traits such as knowledge, innovation, skillfulness, fun-loving, caring, supportive, task- and pupil-centered characterize individuals who really make a difference.Superior instructors stimulate a pupil's imagination,