Author Archives: health

Pet fish survives tumor-removal surgery, back to swimming

The Australian owners of a koi fish who underwent a 10-minute surgery last week to remove a potentially deadly tumor have posted a video interview featuring their scaled friend happily swimming with the other fish back in his pond. The fish, named “Bubbles,” is believed to be between 5 and 8 years old, and started… Read More: Pet fish survives tumor-removal surgery, back to swimming »

Cilantro Lime Southwest Salad

This delicious Cilantro Lime Southwest Salad with cilantro lime vinaigrette is our new favorite meal companion. This Southwest Salad combines some of our favorite healthy ingredients and has a little something for everyone. Creamy avocado, fresh sweet corn, and nutrient-dense black beans are the perfect combination for this fun and colorful salad. There’s more than… Read More: Cilantro Lime Southwest Salad »

Researchers identify molecular process that could accelerate recovery from nerve injuries

Tiare Dunlap Twenty million Americans suffer from peripheral nerve injuries, which can be caused by traumas such as combat wounds and motorcycle crashes as well as medical disorders including diabetes. These injuries can have a devastating impact on quality of life, resulting in loss of sensation, motor function and long-lasting nerve pain. The body is… Read More: Researchers identify molecular process that could accelerate recovery from nerve… »

Iron-Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy Affects Child’s Brain Development

We often talk about the importance of planning for pregnancy.  In these discussions, we emphasize the importance of supplementation with folic acid as a means of decreasing risk for birth defects and improving neurodevelopmental outcomes in children.  A recent study indicates that adequate levels of iron may also play an important role in fetal brain… Read More: Iron-Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy Affects Child’s Brain Development »