Electric Shocks Reduce Fats In Chocolate, Make Treat Healthier
Sending electric shocks to cocoa particles improves the flow of liquid chocolate without the need for extra cocoa butter. The process can reduce chocolate's fat content by up to 20 percent. ( Ben Gabbe | Getty Images ) A group of physicists has figured out a way to make chocolates healthier. In a new study, Rongjia Tao of Temple University and colleagues said that they can reduce the fat content of chocolate using electric currents. Before they're individually wrapped in foils, ..>> view originalPotential Zika Vaccine To Undergo Human Trials
We've been covering the Zika virus and monitoring any progress that's been being made so far, and we're pleased to report some good news for a change. It appears that an experimental Zika vaccine is in the works and is slated for human test trials after being approved by health officials in the US. Inovio Pharmaceuticals was granted approval by the Food and Drug Administration to begin early-stage tests of its vaccination, which is a DNA-based vaccine. The company has said that it hopes to beg..>> view originalEffects Of Perfectionism: How Intrusive Parenting Is Harmful To Children
Parents often push their kids to excel in school in pursuit of good grades. However, new research suggests that this type of parenting may be harmful to children. How does it affect youngsters? ( Leonid Mamchenkov | Flickr ) Pushing your kids to work hard in school in pursuit of good grades may be harmful to their health and could lead to unintended consequences, a new five-year study revealed. This parenting style, which is known as intrusive or helicopter parenting, is charact..>> view originalOn the front lines against Zika, Tampa Bay area mosquito experts are pressing hard
TAMPA Ron Kolsen takes the cylinder-shaped bag and dumps its contents on a plastic board. "Alright," he says, staring intently at the pile of dead mosquitoes in front of him. "Let's see what we've got." Kolsen pulls a magnifying lamp over the tiny corpses to take a closer look. He sees hundreds of them, some with spotted wings, some with black-and-white striped legs. The ones he's looking for have silver-white scales on their backs that look like miniature violins. "Really, what we do is play de..>> view originalHoming In on the Genetics of Migraine
SUNDAY, June 26, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- An international team of scientists has identified dozens of new genetic variants associated with migraine headaches.The researchers say their findings could lead to new treatments.Most of the variants are in or close to genes involved in circulatory system regulation. This supports the theory that abnormal blood vessel function in the brain is an important factor in migraines, the investigators said. "These genetic findings are the first concrete step ..>> view originalSecond Texas man could lose leg to flesh-eating bacteria
A Buda man who traveled to Port Aransas to enjoy the Father's Day weekend with his family is now fighting an infection from a flesh-eating bacteria. Adrian Ruiz told his wife last Sunday that he had a headache and noticed a rash on his leg, KXAN-TV reported. Within a few days, it got worse and a doctor diagnosed him with Vibrio vulnificus -- a bacteria caused by eating under-cooked shellfish or getting contaminated water into a cut or open wound. The bacteria is more common in the summer mont..>> view originalThe issues we must address to #EndHIV4Her
Adolescent girls and young women continue to be at unacceptably high risk for HIV infection. UNAIDS estimates that 7,500 girls and young women, 10 to 24 years of age, become infected with HIV every week, with the highest rates in southern and eastern Africa. Girls and young women account for 71 percent of new HIV infections among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the gender disparity in this age group. Despite active prevention efforts, recent clinical trials in southern Africa ..>> view originalReturn of Allina Health nurses goes smoothly; bargaining has yet to restart
Allina Health hospital nurses returned to work without incident Sunday morning after a seven-day strike, and both sides remain uncertain where contract talks are headed. Allina President and CEO Dr. Penny Wheeler went to United Hospital in St. Paul for the 7 a.m. shift change between replacement nurses and union members, and she came away impressed: “Everyone was professional, compassionate and focused on the patients,” she said. Rick Fuentes, a spokesman for the Minnesota Nurses Association (M..>> view original
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