Food poisoning is a common, usually mild, but sometimes deadly illness. Typical symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, and diarrhoea that come on suddenly (within 48 hours) of consuming a contaminated food or drink. Depending on the contaminant, fever and chills, bloody stools, dehydration, and nervous system damage may follow. These symptoms may affect one […]
Massive decoding effort reveals fruit fly DNA
An enormous effort to decode the DNA of one of the most important laboratory animals, the fruit fly, ended in success this week as a collaboration of researchers from 16 nations announced the sequencing of 10 fly species’ genomes. The research allows the extraordinary side-by-side comparison of the DNA of 12 species of […]
Do we eat enough fruits and vegetables? a dietary survey about Americans.
The 2000 edition of Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans is the first to include a recommendation aimed specifically at fruits and vegetables, apart from grains. This paper discusses these changes in the Dietary Guidelines, summarizes the methods of assessment pertaining to fruit and vegetable intakes and their related factors, and reviews […]
Book Review: COMBATING ALLERGY NATURALLY
Book Review COMBATING ALLERGY NATURALLY Author: Dr. A. K. Sethi Published by: Pustak Mahal (www.pustakmahal.com) Did you know that Gur (Jaggery) mixed with equal quantity of mustard oil taken for 21 days gives almost permanent relief from asthma? This book tells you about: 1. Types, effects and symptoms of allergies 2. How to detect […]
Being Loving to Your Older Cat as He Ages
Our cats bring us so much love and joy during their lives, and it is important that we return the favor as they age and need us most. It is hard to see your loving kitty become less energetic, and have physical problems when he’s old. As pet owners, it’s our duty to give our […]
How to Start Healthy Eating
If you currently do not eat a healthy diet, it can be difficult to start such a plan. However, healthy eating is important for maintaining bodily function and living a disease-free life. If you struggle with healthy eating, than you know that breaking unhealthy habits can be the most difficult part of the process. However, […]