Mechanical and manual cpr produce equivalent survival rates for cardiac arrest patients

Mechanical CPR, in which a device is used by Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers to deliver automated chest compressions during cardiac arrest resuscitation care, is associated with an equivalent survival rate for patients experiencing cardiac arrest outside of the hospital as manual CPR, according to new findings. The study is the first large scale, real-world proof that mechanical CPR may be an equivalent alternative to manual CPR for treating patients experiencing extensive cardiac arrest episodes and requiring advanced life support services.

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Higher insulin is an independent prognostic factor in advanced breast cancer

Patients with breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastasized) and who have higher insulin levels than normal, but are not diabetic, have a significantly worse prognosis compared with those with normal insulin levels.

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Take 2 aspirin and make sure you're not allergic

Some patients who have a reaction to aspirin are told they are allergic without being tested by an allergist, and stop an otherwise effective therapy. According to a new study, 34 percent of patients studied were mistakenly labeled as having aspirin hypersensitivity if they had a history of any gastrointestinal symptoms.

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Bariatric surgery is safe option for managing type 2 diabetes in overweight or mildly obese patients

Weight-loss surgery, long considered a treatment largely reserved for people with severe obesity, may also be a good and safe option for the treatment of uncontrolled type 2 diabetes in those who are overweight or have mild to moderate obesity.

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Helping mothers to help preemies

A new article provides advice from physicians for women planning a pregnancy and takes a look at premature delivery.

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Detecting arthritis with light

Joint inflammation (arthritis) is a common problem in medical practice and can be due to a variety of causes. Many types of inflammatory disorders affecting the joints belong to the diverse group of rheumatic diseases. The most common ones are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis which frequently affect the joints of the hands. These joint diseases are chronic in nature and cannot be cured yet. However, an early diagnosis and thus early medical treatment tremendously improves long-term outcome. That is why experts are developing a finger scanner which in the future will allow arthritis of the hands to be diagnosed at a very early stage.

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Medicines for breast cancer: The affordability controversy

New and better drugs to treat diseases such as advanced breast cancer will have little effect on improving patient outcomes if a country does not have good health-care structures in place.

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Transplant tourism increases health-related risks for organ recipients

Compared with recipients of living related kidney donor transplants, recipients who purchased organs internationally were more likely to develop hepatitis C, hepatitis B, and cytomegalovirus, and they were more likely to experience acute and recurrent rejections and surgical complications. Patient and organ survival rates were also lower in 'commercial' recipients.

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Tenofovir linked with acute kidney injury in HIV-infected patients

Acute kidney injury (AKI) associated with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) was prevalent among HIV-infected patients and demonstrated a high morbidity rate in a new center-based study. More than half of patients with TDF-associated AKI did not recover baseline kidney function during follow-up, and about one-third of the patients required dialysis, according to new research.

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MRI-based screening improves assignment of stroke patients to endovascular treatment

A new system for determining which patients with severe strokes are most likely to benefit from catheter-based systems for blood clot removal led to a greater percentage of screened patients receiving treatment and to outcomes similar to recent studies that found significant treatment benefits.

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Lowering blood pressure below current targets benefits a wide range of patients

Using intensive treatment to lower blood pressure below currently recommended targets significantly reduces rates of major cardiovascular events like stroke and heart attack among a wide range of high-risk patients, according to a large meta-analysis involving almost 45000 individuals.

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Targeted treatment produces rapid shrinkage of recurrent, BRAF-mutant brain tumor

Investigators report the first successful use of a targeted therapy to treat a patient with BRAF-mutant craniopharyngioma, a debilitating, recurrent brain tumor.

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This Video Shows Why Consent Should Never Be Confusing

If we let pop culture do the talking, sexual consent is a confusing topic—just give a listen to Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” and Justin Bieber’s “What Do You Mean?” (what do you mean, Biebs?). But the U.K's Thames Valley Police is here to explain that consent is actually a simple concept. And they do so in the most quintessentially British way possible: a video about tea, specifically how you should act after asking someone, “Hey, would you like a cup of tea?” Stepping outside the bedroom and thinking about another everyday conversation (at least for Brits) should eliminate any lingering questions you may have. Plus, the way they say "tea" is a joy unto itself.

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31 Healthy, Last-Minute Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

It’s T-minus two days to Thanksgiving, and whether you’re spending it with family or enjoying Friendsgiving, showing up empty-handed is simply unacceptable. Not to mention no fun! While turkey tends to be in the spotlight—and we’d never downplay a healthy protein—side dishes are where it’s at on Turkey Day.

It doesn’t matter if you have the luxury of starting the day before, are cooking the morning of, whipping something together before guests arrive, or there are only minutes to spare (tip: Our selected no-cook recipes allow you to buy items at the grocery store on the way over and toss them together when you arrive): There’s still plenty of time to contribute spectacular Brussels sprouts, mouthwatering mashed potatoes, or lip-smacking stuffing. These delicious recipes, sorted by how much time’s left, will have everyone asking for seconds, and they’re perfect for those hosting dinner too.

Dinner's Tomorrow

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1. Sausage, Sage, and Apple Stuffing

Skip the Stovetop (not that there’s anything wrong with that) and make this stuffing instead. Sourdough bread is combined with autumnal flavors like sage and apples for a side dish your family will rave about. While it’s simple to make, there's a good amount of slicing and dicing involved. Prep it the night before, then bake for 45 minutes while your aunt grills you about your love life.

2. Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy

Roasting a turkey is stressful enough without worrying about making the Best. Gravy. Ever. Cue this make-ahead recipe. Using turkey wings ensures you’ll have a tasty, stress-free Thanksgiving. Just reheat in the microwave or on the stove and serve. Tip: Save the wing meat for soups, quesadillas, or any recipe that requires pre-cooked meat, and make extra gravy to freeze for later. (Christmas, anyone?)

3. Makeover Spinach Gratin

Frozen, chopped spinach makes cooking this a snap, while two types of cheese give it the bubbly goodness you want without overwhelming the greens. Split the work into two days: Do the stovetop cooking the day before and keep it covered in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake for dinner.

4. "Cornbread" and Sausage Stuffing

Even cavemen loved stuffing, right? This Paleo-friendly version starts with grain-free cornbread made with almond and coconut flours, then adds sausage, celery, fresh sage, and spices. Make the bread on Wednesday, assemble the stuffing Thursday morning, and bake.

5. Overnight Refrigerator Rolls

People will think you’re a cooler Martha Stewart when you whip up these homemade rolls. (We won’t spill on how easy they are to prepare.) Mix the dough when you have time and let chill in the fridge until the big day. On Thanksgiving, shape the dough into rolls (or whatever shape your heart desires), and bake. Serve with fresh butter for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.

6. Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet and creamy sweet potatoes balance crunchy, salty pecans in this fresh take on a casserole fave. Prep this up to two days before Thanksgiving and then pop in the oven for 20 minutes.

7. Cornbread Stuffing

Two Thanksgiving favorites come together in this make-ahead stuffing that’s been "healthified" with whole-grain breads, almonds, and olive oil. With zero out-there ingredients and quick prep work, this is a recipe you can make the evening before. Pull it out of the fridge and bring to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking for an hour.

Dinner's Tonight

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8. Quinoa and Mushroom-Stuffed Butternut Squash

This twice-baked squash takes some time to prepare, but the sweet, savory, hearty result is totally worth it: We’re talking quinoa, mushrooms, onions, and Parmesan mixed inside of butternut squash—what’s not to love? Give it an extra dash of color by sprinkling fresh basil on the end result for a Pinterest-perfect side.

9. Clean Green Bean Casserole with Parmesan Crumb Topping

No canned cream of mushroom soup in this casserole! Instead, the creamy sauce is a combination of whole-wheat flour, cream cheese, freshly grated Parmesan, mushrooms, and a dash of cream. And don’t fret—there’s still a crispy onion topping!

10. Cranberry Relish

A fresh cranberry sauce that actually moves when it’s served, this recipe requires just four ingredients. Tart cranberries get sweetened up with fresh oranges and apples, plus as much sugar as desired. Prepare the relish in the morning, let it sit at room temperature for 45 minutes, and then keep in the refrigerator until you’re ready to top the turkey.

11. Harvest Rice With Apples and Pecans

This hearty autumn rice is a side that works just as well hot as it does at room temperature. With wild and brown rice, apples, sautéed pecans, onions, and nutmeg—the quintessential fall seasoning—it's sure to please everyone. Tip: Use vegetable broth to make this dish vegetarian-friendly.

12. Crock-Pot Sausage Stuffing

When space is limited for cooking, it’s time to bring out your right-hand man: the slow cooker. This sausage stuffing is assembled in minutes and cooks for the next four hours, freeing up the oven (and time!) for other dishes.

13. Pumpkin Cornbread With Coconut Oil and Cinnamon

Give cornbread an extra fall touch with this pumpkin-spiced version that comes together in minutes: Measure, stir, and pour, then bake and get ready for sweet, seductive smells coming from the oven.

14. Twice-Baked Potato Casserole

Put a new spin on the typical potato side and try this twice-baked casserole instead. After baking the taters solo, cut them and return to the oven stirred together with a healthy dose of cheese and bacon. Do the first bake in the morning and the second right before serving to save time. Tip: Replace the mayo entirely with Greek yogurt for a little extra protein.

Dinner's in 2 Hours

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15. Quinoa "Stuffing"

This may not look like traditional stuffing, but it’s delicious and absolutely gorgeous (plus vegan and gluten-free!). And with leafy greens (spinach), nuts (pistachios), fruit (cranberries), healthy carbs (butternut squash), and plant protein (quinoa), it’s also balanced and hearty enough to be a meal—so be sure to keep some leftovers for yourself.

16. Garlic Sweet Potato Mash

With more filling fiber, potassium to help your body properly function, and vitamin A (necessary for immunity, eye healthy, cell growth) per gram compared to white taters, sweet potatoes give this classic a fresh, healthy spin. Just a little butter and light sour cream keeps the calories low and the texture super creamy.

17. Oven-Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Bacon

What can make crispy, roasted sprouts even better? Bacon! This quick and easy side dish requires five ingredients and little hands-on effort: The Brussels and bacon are roasted together until they’re both deliciously caramelized to perfection.

18. Parmesan Garlic Roasted Mushrooms

A mushroom lover’s dream, this elegant side is a breeze to make and insanely good. Toss together mushrooms (buy pre-sliced to make this even simpler), garlic, parsley, and capers—don’t skip the capers, they add loads of flavor—and roast, then top with Parmesan and broil until the cheese reaches the perfect stage of gooeyness. You can prepare the mushrooms whenever and pop them in the oven for 30 minutes when it’s free.

19. Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash

When superfoods unite, the result is amazing flavors that make your body feel amazing too (none of that sluggish, bloated, post-Thanksgiving coma). While the acorn squash is roasting, onions, mushrooms, and other goodies like chickpeas, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds are sautéed and then combined with quinoa. When the squash is ready, stuff those bad boys and serve.

20. Savory Spinach Bites

Perfect as an appetizer or alternative to heavier gratins or casseroles, these bites are made from stuffing mix, frozen spinach, and plenty of cheese—because why not?

21. The Best Damn Vegan Mashed Potatoes

These thick, creamy, fluffy potatoes require zero dairy products. Instead, vegan butter and roasted garlic infuse 'em with smooth flavor. And since they require only six ingredients, they’re easy to scale up for a crowd.

22. Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

This ridiculously easy (and ridiculously good) recipe turns your favorite cruciferous veg into a tasty Thanksgiving dish. Four ingredients, only 10 minutes prep work, and no measuring! That’s our idea of cooking.

23. Pan-Seared Brussels Sprouts With Cranberries and Pecans

While it’s not as popular as quinoa or most "ancient" grains (and it does contain gluten), barley has almost as much protein and more fiber than quinoa. Add pecans for crunch and healthy fats, cranberries for antioxidants and a touch of tartness, and balsamic vinegar and maple syrup for a sweet and savory drizzle. Oh, and there’s cheese.

24. Basic Cranberry Sauce

This cranberry sauce takes 10 minutes. And when it’s that fast, why settle for something with can ridges on it? It’s cheap too: All you need are fresh berries, sugar, and lemon zest.

25. Honey-Glazed Baby Carrots

Calling all non-cooks: This oven-free side dish doesn’t even require chopping—and it still tastes like it took effort! Melt butter in a pan, add carrots, honey, sugar, and herbs, and stir while it cooks for about 15 minutes. Talk about the perfect lazy person’s Thanksgiving contribution.

26. Microwave-Steamed Garlic Green Beans

Not only do these garlicky green beans take only 7 minutes to make, but they cook entirely in the microwave, freeing up the stovetop and oven for other dishes. Hear that whooshing sound? It's you being super speedy.

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27. Crostini

Traditionally served on toasted bread, crackers make a perfect stand-in for this appetizer you can assemble on site. Pick up whatever toppings appeal, like sun-dried tomato and goat cheese; pesto bocconcini; blue cheese and fig; roasted red pepper hummus; or pesto, radish, and sea salt.

28. Lemony Carrot Salad

Buy shredded carrots to make quick work of this one. You could even bring a bowl with you and toss it together in the car, eyeballing the dressing ingredients and dill, and skipping the scallions if you think things won’t get too messy.

29. Spring Green Salad

This one’s beyond easy: Buy packaged mixed greens of any type, chives, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice, and mix. If that doesn’t seem like enough for a holiday meal, get some grape or cherry tomatoes (go for yellow ones for presentation points) and crumble pita chips on top.

30. Kale, Radicchio, and Orange Salad

If your friends will let you take up a little space in the kitchen, buy an orange, bagged kale, bagged radicchio, and roasted (or plain) cashews at the store, then toss it together in minutes when you arrive. It’s colorful, and with all the heavy sides, a salad will be a welcome sight on the table.

31. Spinach-Slaw with Red Peppers and Cranberries

Coleslaw mix gets a fall makeover by adding bagged spinach, cranberries, and pine nuts. Pick up a healthy vinaigrette, and feel free to omit the peppers, which means no chopping!

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Control Your Food Cravings Will Help You Lose Weight Fast

When you want to Lose Weight, you're starting to watch what you are eating. Is hard to keep on the right path with so many delicious foods in your fridge or even when you shop. First thing is first! Empty all your house: throw away the sugar, chocolate, chips, sodas, and all you think you'll crave. An important rule is to keep you on track even when you go shopping, eat well before so you're not hungry. Make a list of recipes with healthy foods and take the list with you. Concentrate only on the things you wrote down. This will help you!

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Most Common Weight Loss Myths You Probably Think Are True

If you've ever spent the time to Google, "how to lose weight" then you probably have already come across several pieces of inaccurate weight loss advice. With over 200 million queries, it takes a lot of sifting to find research backed advice. Not too mention, weight loss advice has a history of being based on some pretty loose science.

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How to Train Your Mind and Body and Lose Weight Fast

1. Make initial an arrangement to the specialist to ascertain your rate of fat, make blood tests to check your wellbeing first. 2. Choose organic over non-natural.

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Feeling feverish? It might be stress

Psychogenic fever is a stress-related, psychosomatic condition that manifests itself in a high body temperature. It is caused by exposure to emotional events or to chronic stress. A new review introduces recent findings from recent research and clinical experience regarding the disease.

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Early warning found for chronic kidney disease

A simple blood test for the suPAR protein can predict a person's chances of developing chronic kidney disease five years before symptoms emerge, thus doing for kidney disease what cholesterol has done for cardiovascular disease, new research shows.

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How To Effectively Lose Weight With a Hypoxi Machine

There are a lot of ways to lose weight and stay healthy. Working out regularly is believed to be the healthiest way to lose weight and firm up. However, for a lot of people, the results are often not as impressive as they initially thought they would be.

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My Life As a House (Aka: "Casa" Court Appointed Special Advocate)

In 2011 a new estimate states that 1 in 12 women and one in 20 men in the U.S. will develop some sort of autoimmune disease in their lifetime. What is interesting to note is women are more likely to be diagnosed or experience symptoms than men. Why is that? Read on to find out why.

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Lose Weight Fast And Get In Shape

Is it true that you are stuck on numerous eating regimen routine sorts (yo-yo, keto, low carb, veggie lover), you don't have results, you can not get in shape quick or lose weight fast? You can not drop 20 or 30 pounds that your nutritionist proposed? Here starts my stories about how to lose weight fast and consuming less calories.

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Immunologists unearth key piece of MRSA vaccine puzzle

New research has pinpointed immune cells that could be targeted by an MRSA vaccine. These 'helper' cells alert other key players in the immune response which, in turn, eradicate the infection, say the researchers.

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Foods To Boost Metabolism

The metabolism is partially affected by genes. However, you can rev it up organically if you eat correctly. Fill up on these food items to boost the body's fat-burning potential.

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The Carnage of Foolishness

Choices abound when it comes to your fitness. Many people will blindly head off to a gym and load up on everything that is offered only to walk away in 4 to 6 short weeks worse than when they started. From there, it's all down hill.

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See What Makes Muscles Grow (and Shrink)

We love a good video on the science behind living well, which is why we dig this TED-Ed short about what's happening when you bulk up (or atrophy away). At attention, inner nerd—find out why eating well, sleeping, and lifting something heavier than your cat are all important factors for building muscle and getting stronger.

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Can Your Hairstyle Make You Look Like a Million Bucks?

Got your black tux on and that red tie and those silver cufflinks, but still don't look like a million bucks? Here's probably where you're missing out. Your haircut.

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5 Little Known Tricks To Make Synthetic Hair Look Natural

Hair extensions are aimed at giving your hair a fuller and thicker look. The unfortunate thing is that the extensions look cheap and fake when exposed to sunlight. This can make you uncomfortable especially if you don't want people to know that you are wearing extensions. The cool thing is that there are a number of things that you can do to make the extensions appear natural:

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Better options for people with treatment-resistant schizophrenia

In real-world settings, patients with schizophrenia whose symptoms do not respond to standard antipsychotic medications have better outcomes if they are switched to clozapine instead of another standard antipsychotic.

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Breakthroughs to a Better You

A breakthrough is a sudden discovery or achievement. Breakthroughs are the ability to exceed beyond your own ideas and decisions about something and they are the stepping-stones to a more powerful and expansive YOU. They expand your perspective and enlarge "your world". They provide greater vision. Breakthroughs are the pools of motivation to swim in if you want change.

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Fitness Is Easy - When You Make It Simple

A primary school in Scotland tried an experiment. What if - instead of formal sports - we just took the kids out for a 1 mile run around the school grounds?

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Best Diet To Lose Fat

The best diet to lose fat is really not a diet plan. It will be a total switch to a far more positive way of life. To lose fat and to make fat reduction lasting, you have to have considerable lifestyle changes.

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Greatist Workout of the Day: Friday, November 6th

This series of GWODs was designed exclusively for Greatist by Bodeefit. For more information about the exercises in this workout, or to see video demos of each movement, follow the links below the graphic. Be sure to note the results of your workout so you can track your progress as you go.

Before you tackle this workout, try this quick and effective full-body warm-up. It's just five simple moves but hits every major muscle group and gets your heart pumping.

Wall What?!

Complete 9 reps of the following movements, then 6 reps, then 3 reps as fast as safely possible.

Wall Walks
Knees to Elbows (per side)
Mountain Climbers (per side)

Want to kick up the intensity? Just move faster. And don't forget to check back tomorrow for a totally new (but equally awesome) GWOD!

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Study rejects biologic age as limiting factor for stem cell transplants

More than 40 percent of older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) can remain in long-term cancer remission through a modified, less aggressive approach to donor stem cell transplantation, according to the results of a phase 2 study.

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Links found between hunger and health

Almost 50 million people in the United States are food insecure -- that is, they lack access to adequate food because of limited money or other resources. Experts examined recent research on food insecurity and its association with poor health and offer suggestions, including that doctors screen for hunger.

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34 Healthier Thanksgiving Recipes

It's that time of year again: Families gather (and bicker), turkeys get browned on the outside and left accidentally frozen on the inside (whoops), gravy ends up a lumpy mess, and cranberry sauce plops loudly from white-labeled cans everywhere. Though we can't promise no bickering, this list can help save your Thanksgiving meal. Here you can find all the recipes you could possibly need to prepare a successful dinner for any size family. Most are our own personal creations, but we've also included some stars from the kitchens of our very awesome recipe contributors too.

Salads and Starters

Photo: Kelli Dunn 1. Creamy Sweet Potato Soup

It's official: Soup season is here! Ring in the cooler weather with this super simple number that's so rich you won't realize there isn't any dairy.

2. Spicy Kale Salad

Kale is the perfect hearty fall green to use as a base for any seasonal salad. Try this easy option with freshly grated pecorino cheese and red pepper flakes as a side dish or starter with a little kick.

3. Spinach Salad

With eight simple ingredients and less than 10 minutes of prep time, this spinach and sprouts dish brings a little California sunshine to any dinner table.

4. Curried Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin just screams Thanksgiving. Start your meal with this simple soup filled with warming spices to get your gourd on.

5. Arugula Salad with Fennel, Apple, and Pecans

On a day when nearly every dish is an indulgence, it's smart to start with something a little greener to fit in those important nutrients and antioxidants. This combo of arugula with crisp and refreshing fennel and apple is the perfect solution. (The balsamic-dijon vinaigrette doesn't hurt either!)

Sides

Photo: Kelli Dunn 6. Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts

We can't get enough Brussels sprouts at Greatist. The addition of pancetta and maple make these healthy little guys just the right amount of decadent (without going overboard on the unhealthy stuff).

7. Brussels Sprouts with Brown Butter and Sage

Looking for the perfect turkey pairing? Try these roasted Brussels sprouts topped with earthy brown butter for a delicious addition to any Thanksgiving table.

8. Healthier (Vegan) Creamed Corn

Instead of heavy cream, this version of the classic uses coconut milk to achieve a luscious texture. But it doesn't taste tropical thanks to all the amazing spices.

9. Cranberry-Orange Sauce with Thyme

Repeat after us: No. Canned. Cranberries. Anyone who can boil water can make this recipe sweetened with honey and orange.

10. Basil Cranberry Sauce

For those who prefer an herbal twist on the side, here is the answer. Plus, there's no added sugar; the sauce is sweetened with apple juice.

11. Green Bean Casserole

This classic side dish is typically anything but healthy. However, this version takes out all the bad stuff by swapping in, well, less-than-bad stuff. Grandma will never know the difference.

12. Kale and Butternut Squash Stuffing

Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, no Thanksgiving would be complete without the holiday staple. And this quick and easy recipe is full of unexpected veggies and can be made vegetarian-friendly.

Photo: Katie at the Kitchen Door 13. Pumpkin Cheddar Muffins

Savory muffins sound weird—we know. But trust us. This combo of pumpkin puree and cheddar bring life to otherwise bland dinner table bread options.

14. Cauliflower Leek Puree

White, fluffy, and absolutely delicious, these look like mashed potatoes but have loads more flavor and are even creamier (hat tip to the Greek yogurt).

15. Roasted Asparagus

With just three ingredients and less than 20 minutes from start to finish, this roasted asparagus recipe makes one simple, crowd-pleasing dish.

16. Maple and Sage Roasted Squash

It does take some muscle to chop up a butternut squash. This recipe makes it totally worth the workout. Colorful, sweet, and savory, it requires only five ingredients.

17. Hearty Greens with Garlic

We know, we know, greens aren't a "traditional" Thanksgiving dish. But take a chance this year, and pick your favorite leaves to toss with a hearty dose of garlic. They taste great and offer an extra-heavy dose of antioxidants!

18. Apple-Parsnip Mash

Another potato replacement, this inventive take uses apples and parsnips to make a similarly colored dish that's slightly sweet and 100 percent velvety. You may never eat mashed taters again.

19. Honey-Orange Carrots

Carrots are a great source of beta-carotene, but all too often they’re just plain boring. These carrots are a refreshing change, and because they’re roasted, they take little effort so you can spend less time in the kitchen.

Mains

Photo: Kelli Dunn 20. Cranberry Pecan-Stuffed Pork Chops

Not a fan of poultry? Try pork this Thanksgiving. (Yes, you can call it Pork Day if you must.) Plus, the cranberry-pecan stuffing is the bomb.

21. First Timer's Guide to Cooking the Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey

Taking your first stab at cooking the big bird this year? Don't even try to enter the kitchen without this simple guide.

22. Herb-Stuffed Turkey Breast

Hosting Thanksgiving can be a hassle. And wrestling a 20-pound turkey can make things extra stressful. Take this less-traditional route and choose a smaller piece of the bird—the breast—for a creative (and equally delicious) main dish.

23. Quinoa and Sweet Potato-Stuffed Mushrooms

These sweet potato and quinoa stuffed mushroom caps are just as filling as a hunk-o'-turkey and can be enjoyed by anyone around the dinner table.

Desserts and Drinks

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24. Healthier Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cookies may never be a health food, but whole-wheat flour, flaxseeds, and pumpkin add more fiber, omega-3s, and antioxidants. And they all go fabulously with chocolate chips.

25. No-Bake Pumpkin Custard

With only five ingredients and no oven required, this stress-free dessert tastes just as good as grandma’s pumpkin pie.

26. Quinoa Apple Cake

With a quinoa and apple base, this snack cake is filling enough to kill that dessert craving. And since it's Thanksgiving, go ahead and serve it à la mode!

27. Harvest Fruit Compote

Looking for a way to use up all that fall fruit? Try this simple compote for an all-natural sugar fix. Serve with ice cream, fresh whipped cream, or angel food cake for some extra decadence.

28. Healthier Coconut Macaroons

Macaroons may not be the first thing that comes to mind on Turkey Day, but that doesn't mean you can't make these coconutty balls. And they're so (so!) much easier to make than pie.

Photo: Katie at the Kitchen Door 29. Cranberry-Pear Crisp

Combine two favorite fall fruits and top with a crispy sugary crust for the perfect blend of tart and sweet. It also looks gorgeous, and anyone can make it, even novice bakers.

30. Fruit Salad with Lemon-Lavender Syrup

Peaches, plums, and cherries, oh my! This sophisticated fruit salad gets kicked up a notch with a lemon-lavender syrup. The perfect light dessert.

31. Baked Apples

You might need to wait a few hours after dinner to have room to enjoy these warm, gooey, oat-stuffed apples. Regardless, they're the perfect way to warm up after that mid-afternoon nap.

32. Apple Cider Margaritas

What better way to kick off the festivities than a nice, stiff drink? Try this fall take on a traditional summer cocktail. “An apple a day” applies to apple cider too, right?

33. Peach Rosemary Crisp

You’re in for a real treat with this dessert combining the natural sweetness of juicy peaches with a savory twist. A welcome substitute for classic apple crisp.

34. Hot Mulled Wine

Wine is always a winner—let's be honest. But wine slightly warmed with lots of awesome fall spices? That's a Thanksgiving victory for sure.

Originally published November 2012. Updated November 2015.

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Weight Loss Suggestions For Teens

In this article, I will try to put some light on the major problem that is faced by the teens and the problem that bothers teen more than anything. "Over-weight", "obesity" and "unwanted fat" in the body is the major issue that always runs behind the mind of every teen and they want to get rid of it anyhow. This article will discuss various methods using which teens can very easily be in shape and lose the unwanted fat in the body. Below given are some plans that can really help you lose weight and keep you healthy.

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33 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes Made With Real Food (Not Tofurkey)

Vegetarians at a family Thanksgiving dinner are accustomed to getting the stink eye, the exasperated sigh, and the classic, “I think these mashed potatoes are meat-free…oh wait, I used chicken stock.” On a day that emphasizes indulgence to the point of a bellyache, those who choose to avoid meat are often the odd ones out. Instead of complaining, vegetarians just grin, bear it, and fill up on not-so-satisfying green bean casserole, dinner roles, and pumpkin pie.

Not so this year. Here are 33 of our favorite vegetarian main dishes that are far from boring, tasteless, or the dreaded (and oft-joked about) Tofurkey. A meat-free meal can be just as rich and scrumptious as any classic Thanksgiving dish. Plus, think of all the time you’ll save when prepping, brining, cooking, basting, and stuffing the turkey is out of the picture!

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1. Pumpkin Pot Pie

The classic chicken pot pie goes vegetarian and seasonal in this spotlight-stealing dish. Instead of meat, roasted pumpkin, carrots, celery, and kale take center stage. White kidney beans give the dish some protein, too. Make the crust a tiny bit healthier by opting for whole-wheat flour and going easy on the Parmesan cheese.

2. Butternut Squash Baked Risotto

This dairy-free risotto uses olive oil and low-sodium broth, not butter and cream, to achieve a rich consistency. With four cups of butternut squash and an entire bunch of kale, this baked dish is an easy way to get your veggies on Thanksgiving Day. Skip the grated parm to make this meal totally vegan.

3. Walnut-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Toasty walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic, and sage transform these giant ‘shrooms into a rich, filling meal. Vegan cheese means this bad boy is perfect for vegans gathering around the Thanksgiving table.

4. Stuffed Thanksgiving “Burger”

Eating a burger on Thanksgiving—sacrilege, or genius? We say the latter. This all-veggie patty is made from lentils, mushrooms, hazelnuts, cranberries, sage, and thyme. It’s just like a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, only on a bun.

Photo: The Flour Sack

5. Swiss Chard, Sweet Potato, and Feta Tart with Teff Crust

This beautiful, healthy tart will definitely upstage the turkey on your Thanksgiving table. Sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, Swiss chard, and Feta cheese hit their stride when tucked into a whole-wheat and teff crust.

6. Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash Rings

These golden rings of squash look like mini suns filled with a seasonal quinoa mixture. Perfect for a chilly late-fall dinner, right? With cranberry, sage, apple, maple syrup, and apple, the quinoa filling hits all of the autumnal high notes.

7. Mushroom and Barley Pie

Like a pot pie, this dish is made from layers of pastry wrapped around a tasty filling. Since pastry is by definition made from tons of butter, lighten up the filling by using part- or all-skim ricotta and going easy on the butter and olive oil.

8. Sweet Potato Gnocci with Brown Butter-Balsamic Sauce

Who said Thanksgiving dinner had to be a meat and potatoes affair? This creative, Italian-inspired dish is a good example of why breaking with the past can be smart (and delicious). Filling, rich gnocci are a good substitute for traditional rib-sticking fair.

9. Pumpkin and Black Bean Casserole

For a healthy, veggie-rich dish, look no further than this fall-themed casserole. Pumpkin balances out the black beans, corn, canned tomatoes, and assortment of flavorful spices. Since it comes together in just 20 minutes, you can prep this dish, toss it in the oven, and then head out for a game of pre-dinner touch football.

Photo: Green Kitchen Stories

10. Warm Autumn Tart

Set a sophisticated tone on Thanksgiving Day with this veggie-loaded tart. Colorful carrots, red onions, sweet potatoes, Romanesco, mushrooms, and kale come together to make a dish as healthy as it is beautiful. With a crust made of chickpea and almond flour, this tart is ideal for gluten-free eaters.

11. Vegetarian Vegetable Stew

Those who are serious about getting their veggies on Thanksgiving should bookmark this fresh stew recipe. Combine onion, carrot, celery, Portobello mushrooms, white mushrooms, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, peas, and parsley to make this hearty, surprisingly filling vegetable soup.

12. Roasted Vegetable Galette

Put veggies front and center with this rustic, free-form vegetable tart. Colorful carrots, parsnips, butternut squash, and shallots provide plenty of flavor (and beta-carotene), while the goat cheese crumbles give this dish a salty, rich finish. Experiment with a whole-wheat crust to add some fiber into the mix.

13. Chickpea Roast with Sherry Sauce

Somewhere between a pastry and a meatless version of meatloaf, this impressive veggie main dish will keep vegetarians full on Turkey Day. Chickpeas, whole-wheat breadcrumbs, walnuts, mushrooms, and garlic give the filling a rich, distinctive flavor with plenty of protein.

14. Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

With spaghetti squash instead of ground beef as its base, this shepherd’s pie is primed for a healthy makeover. Lentils, carrots, celery, and mushrooms up the vegetable ante, while a goat cheese-infused mashed potato topping adds some indulgent Thanksgiving flavor.

Photo: Fresh Family Cooking

15. Quinoa Stuffing with Apple, Sweet Potato, and Hazelnuts

For a side dish that’s filling enough to serve as a main course, look no further. Protein-rich quinoa and hazelnuts provide protein and fat, while sweet potatoes and apples lend this dish fiber and lots of fall flavor.

16. Pumpkin and Sage Ravioli

Mix things up with fresh, homemade ravioli filled with seasonal ingredients. The pumpkin puree, fresh sage, ricotta cheese, and nutmeg toe the line between savory and sweet. Serve ‘em with a bit of melted butter and a thin sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.

17. Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Who needs meat when you can eat rich, meaty Portobello mushrooms instead? Stuffing them with sautéed tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, spinach, and a sprinkling of goat’s milk Feta cheese turns these veggies into a full-on meal.

18. Apple Sage Chickpea Burgers

Once again proving that burgers are totally acceptable Thanksgiving fare, these chickpea veggie patties will probably steal the show. In addition to being protein-rich and low in fat, these burgers are fit to burst with autumn flavor thanks to the apples, sage, and onions.

Photo: 101 Cookbooks

19. Thai-Spiced Pumpkin Soup

Spice things up at the dinner table by serving—gasp!—soup as a main dish. For an elegant yet filling soup, you can’t go wrong with this flavorful dish made with just six ingredients.

20. Curry-Stuffed Delicata Squash

Indian flavors on the Thanksgiving table? It’s not as strange as it sounds, we promise. Stuff delicata squash with basmati rice, lentils, shredded coconut, raisins, sunflower seeds, and of course, fresh curry powder. It’s a little bit exotic, a little bit non-traditional, but definitely delicious.

21. Pumpkin Chili with Black Beans and Garbanzo Beans

Everyone’s favorite winter meal gets the royal treatment in this festive chili recipe. Instead of ground beef, this version uses chickpeas and black beans, as well as pumpkin puree and canned tomatoes. Don’t forget to serve with cornbread!

22. Kale and Cauliflower Tart with a Cheddar Crust

What happens when you cross a Chicago-style pizza with a vegetable quiche? You get a deep-dish, satisfying vegetable tart that’s impressive enough for Thanksgiving dinner. The healthy cauliflower, onion, tomato, and kale filling plays off the cheddar-infused crust, creating a decadent, veggie-rich main dish.

23. Forest Floor Mushroom-Oat Risotto

No, this recipe isn’t named “forest floor” because it involves leaves, sticks, or anything the cat might drag in. Instead, it calls for two types of mushrooms (with the option to add extra varieties, including wild strains known to be safe), plenty of sage and rosemary, and steel-cut oats. If you’re not familiar with making risotto, it’s worth experimenting before the big day to get the slightly tricky technique down.

Photo: Nutrition Stripped

24. Maple Tempeh with Herbed Quinoa

Like olives and anchovies, tempeh seems to fit in the “hate it or love it” category. If you’re a fan, this richly flavored dish is ideal for the dinner table. Marinate tempeh in maple syrup, olive oil, and thyme, and then bake. When it’s ready, serve on a bed of herby, garlicky quinoa for a protein-rich vegan meal.

25. Rustic Vegetable Soup with Red Beans and Potatoes

Let soup take a front-and-center role by serving this veggie dish as a main on Thanksgiving Day. Instead of turkey, this recipe features kidney beans, potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and spinach. It’s a warming, filling way to get your veggies for sure.

26. Vegetable Lasagna Casserole

Casserole doesn’t exactly scream “special occasion dinner,” but this one-bowl meal will make a convert out of any skeptic. Featuring zucchini, carrots, eggs, salsa, and cheese, this Tex-Mex inspired dish is basically a vehicle for vegetables.

27. Festive Chickpea Tart

This veggie-rich seasonal tart looks complicated (aka impressive), but it’s pretty simple to whip together. Save yourself a step by spreading the topping (made of ground chickpeas, cranberries, spinach, sage, walnuts, rolled oats, tamari, and celery, among other ingredients) on a pre-made whole-wheat piecrust. Or go full DIY and make your own from scratch.

28. Lentil Walnut Apple Loaf

If the word “meatloaf” still brings to mind scary cafeteria mystery meat, it’s time to revisit the concept with this filling vegan version. Lentils, toasted walnuts, ground flax, carrot, celery, apple, raisins, and breadcrumbs make this meat-free loaf positively healthful. Top with a sweet-n-sour balsamic-apple glaze.

29. Stuffed Kabocha Squash with Quinoa and Chickpeas

These roasted gourds loaded with leeks, quinoa, chickpeas, currants, and spices are bound to satisfy vegetarians, vegans, and meat-eaters alike. The best part? It’s basically quinoa salad in an edible bowl, so there are fewer dishes to wash at the end of the night!

Photo: The Corner Kitchen

30. Butternut Squash and Kale Stuffed Shells

What happens when you combine an Italian classic and a Thanksgiving classic? You get these delicious, healthy, totally main course-worthy stuffed shells. Butternut squash adds moisture and flavor, so it’s possible to cut down on the cheese for a healthier dish.

31. Sweet Potato, Onion, and Fontina Tart

This rustic tart combines all the colors (and flavors) of fall. It’s a beautiful dish that will surely tempt even the non-vegetarians in the room. When assembling it, alternate rings of sweet potatoes and onions to make a pretty (and yummy) bulls-eye pattern.

32. Chermoula Eggplant with Bulgur and Yogurt

Leave it to the New York Times to get really creative with vegetarian Thanksgiving dishes. This Middle Eastern eggplant dish is totally non-traditional, featuring bulgur wheat salad, raisins, olives, almonds, and a drizzle of Greek yogurt on top.

33. Mushroom and Stout Pot Pies with Sweet Potato Crusts

A savory pie that combines beer, sweet potatoes, and mushrooms is the perfect melding of decadence and healthy food. As a Thanksgiving entrée, this dish is pretty simple and speedy, with just a few steps and minimal dishes to wash.

Originally published November 2014. Updated November 2015.

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Getting F.I.T. Is Simple

Fitness training is all about getting three things right - Frequency, Intensity and Time. The foundation of any fitness endeavors stand on these three pillars. Find out how in the following article.

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Simple test predicts response to chemotherapy in lung cancer patients

Adenocarcinoma patients who undergo chemotherapy and surgery experience significantly improved survival rates when their tumor is lacking the retinoblastoma tumor suppressor protein, new research shows. This new information is very useful as it may predict which patients will respond best to chemotherapy.

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Scientists discover how to better map brain tumors

Scientists have discovered a protein that helps map the edge of brain tumors more clearly so they show up on magnetic resonance imaging scans, according to new research.

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5 Proven Natural Remedies to Get Lighter Skin

Lightening your skin shouldn't cost you an arm and a leg. As we discover further about the effects of natural ingredients to our skin, skin lightening is not a matter of spa any more. In fact, it can be done with your current kitchen ingredients, and you are going discover how to use these amazing recipes to get lighter complexion in the next 5 minutes.

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An easy test for sickle cell disease

A team of biomedical engineers has developed a simple, inexpensive, and quick technique for the diagnosis and monitoring of sickle cell disease that can be used in regions where advanced medical technology and training are scarce.

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Guides within electronic medical records during visits help doctors provide better care

When providers were given a structured approach to evaluating and managing stable COPD patients using information embedded into a patient's electronic medical records during outpatient visits, they provided better advanced patient assessments and other quality of care measures, new research shows.

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New research could help in the fight against infection, cancer and allergies

New research has uncovered an important mechanism in the drive to understand immunological processes that protect us against infection, allergy and cancer.

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The Best Holiday Gifts for Fitness Lovers

Banning "Balance Billing"

Despite the protests of some lawmakers, the practice of "balance billing" has nothing to do with Obamacare. Legislation to ban this financial trap is a consumer protection measure, plain and simple.

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7 Surprisingly Delicious Ways To Use Leftover Greek Yogurt

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Relapsing infections could challenge malaria eradication

Eliminating malaria in the Asia-Pacific could prove more challenging than previously thought, with new research showing that most childhood malaria infections in endemic areas are the result of relapsed, not new, infections.

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Spending more on patients lowers doctors' malpractice risk, study finds

Physicians who spend more health care dollars on procedures for patients reduce their malpractice claim risk. The study affirms this widely-held assumption, tying higher spending to lower malpractice claim rates through an analysis of Florida physician and claims data.

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The Coin-Sized Gadget That Stops You From Losing Anything

TrackR Bravo

Tell us if this sounds familiar: You’re headed out the door in the morning, so you run through a mental checklist: phone, wallet, keys. Wait, keys? Panic sets in. They aren’t in your pocket, so you check every surface in your home. They’re still nowhere to be found, so you start pacing and strain to think the last time you remember seeing them. Ten minutes goes by—now you’re late and annoyed when you finally find them in the pockets of yesterday’s jeans.

The TrackR Bravo, a quarter-sized Bluetooth tracking device, eliminates this whole situation. Attachable to almost anything you’d want to keep a handle on, you can loop it onto key chains, slip it inside your wallet, or stick it to the side of your car (mag-neato, eh—it's magnetized). The device syncs up with an app that tells you how far you are from your misplaced item and can then ring it, which is especially helpful when said item is at the bottom of a pile of dirty clothes. Plus, it works backward too—so if you’ve lost your phone, press the button on the TrackR and it’ll give your cell a ring. Yesterday's jeans, you've met your match.

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Fall in Love With Yourself Again by Losing Weight Naturally

Many times we look in the mirror at ourselves and wonder when we let ourselves go. We compare ourselves to the impossible models that feature in our magazines and newspapers. We try desperately to look like them so that we can feel good about ourselves.

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Had Your Ah Ha Weight Loss Moment Yet?

It usually takes a specific moment to be the triggering instance where all motivation is drawn from. The proverbial straw that broke the camel's back when the person finally declares they've had enough being overweight or obese. That's the 'Ah Ha' moment where this individual realizes that definite changes need to be made and consistently adhered to in order to shed those excess pounds. Have you had your weight loss 'Ah Ha' moment yet?

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Greatist Workout of the Day: Thursday, November 5th

This series of GWODs was designed exclusively for Greatist by Bodeefit. For more information about the exercises in this workout, or to see video demos of each movement, follow the links below the graphic. Be sure to note the results of your workout so you can track your progress as you go.

Before you tackle this workout, try this quick and effective full-body warm-up. It's just five simple moves but hits every major muscle group and gets your heart pumping.

Step Up!

Complete 25 reps of the following movements, then 20 reps, then 15 reps as fast as safely possible. Complete a 1-minute plank hold after each round.

Step-Ups
Explosive Push-Ups
Bicycle Sit-Ups

Want to kick up the intensity? Hold light kettlebells or dumbbells in both hands on the step-ups. And don't forget to check back tomorrow for a totally new (but equally awesome) GWOD!

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No one should die alone: The gift of being there for patients

The Not Alone Transition Companion program has been launched in an American hospital to provide critically ill or dying patients with a companion when family members or friends are not available.

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Do You Know What's in Your Lipstick? 3 Non-Vegan Ingredients to Avoid

Beside chemicals, some natural ingredients in your lipstick can cause severe allergic reactions. If you are a vegan or made a conscious choice not to use animal-derived ingredients in your cosmetics, learning about these ingredients is even more important. Here's how to recognize them and why you should avoid them.

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Sound waves levitate cells to detect stiffness changes that could signal disease

Physicists are literally applying rocket science to the field of medical diagnostics. With a few key changes, the researchers used a noninvasive ultrasonic technique originally developed to detect microscopic flaws in solid fuel rockets to successfully detect cell stiffness changes associated with certain cancers and other diseases. The method uses sound waves to manipulate and probe cells.

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Evidence-based practice model can help hospitals deliver best care, cut costs

Amid continued pressures to minimize errors and cut costs, hospitals are continuing to scramble to find solutions to problems plaguing health systems nationwide. A possible solution to many of those issues can be found in hospital evidence-based practice centers (EPCs), says a new study suggesting EPCs can effectively inform decision-making in medical settings.

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Mammography screening: Only one in three women is well-informed, German study shows

Only one in three women participating in Germany's mammography screening program is well-informed about it: the higher the level of education, the greater the chance of women making an informed decision.

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Study identifies patients most likely to have joint pain reduction after bariatric surgery

In the three years following bariatric surgery, the majority of patients experience an improvement in pain and walking ability. A new study went on to identify key patient characteristics that can indicate which people are the most and the least likely to see improvement, a finding that could allow clinicians to identify patients who may require additional interventions to improve outcomes.

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