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Is Cooking Real Food Cheaper Than Eating Junk Food?
It's a widely accepted notion that healthy, fresh food costs more than prepackaged, processed junk food, and not without reason. After all, vine-ripened tomatoes at the supermarket will set you back a few bucks more than frozen taquitos.
But in the Times "Bitten" column today, Mark Bittman attempts to dispel this notion altogether.
Omega-3 fatty acids
Overview- Overview
- Uses
- Dietary Sources
- Available Forms
- How to Take It
- Precautions
- Possible Interactions
- Supporting Research
Cirrhosis
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Lifestyle Changes
- Abdominal Infections
- Encephalopathy
- Ascites
- Bleeding Episodes
- Resources
- References
Immunizations
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pe...
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella...
- Varicella-Zoster Virus (Chi...
- Varicella-Zoster Virus (Shi...
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Pneumococcal Pneumonia
- Poliomyelitis
- Viral Influenza
- Haemophilus Influenzae Type...
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)...
- Rotavirus
- Smallpox
- Other Vaccinations
- Resources
- References
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends that children receive 2 doses of the varicella-zoster (Chickenpox) vaccine: the initial vaccine between ages 12 - 15 months, and a booster between 4 - 6 years. Children aged 12 and older and adults who have not had the vaccine should receive 2 doses. Immunization guidelines were changed following research that indicated the effectiveness of the vaccine declines over time.
Stress
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- Introduction
- The Body's Response
- Complications
- Conditions with Similar Sym...
- Treatment
- Risk Factors
- Lifestyle Changes
- Resources
- References
- Some people are pre-programmed for a heightened response to stress by conditions in the womb. Pregnant women under stress who eat a diet high in protein and low in carbohydrates have babies with higher cortisol levels. Later on, these levels increase in response to stress.
- The impact of stress on the heart and circulation system is becoming more clear.
Ho Ho Ho! Healthy Gift Cards
Sometimes it's tough to pick out the right gift for that special someone. In those cases, a gift card is a great option, especially as a stocking stuffer. It lets the gifted know you're thinking of them but allows them to pick out something they really want or need.
Depression
Overview- Signs and Symptoms
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Preventive Care
- Treatment Approach
- Other Considerations
- Supporting Research
Last-Minute Gifts For Cat Lovers
The clock may be ticking for you to find the perfect gift for the kitty lover in your life, but fear no more. Here are a few inspirational ideas for simple gifts you can pick up at home-decor shops, superstores, and even the supermarket.
- What cat lover wouldn't adore this K Studio Cat Pillow ($110)?
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Outlook
- Staging and Treatment Guide...
- Chemotherapy
- Biologic Therapy (Immunothe...
- Radiation
- Transplantation
- Surgery
- Resources
- References
Hepatitis
Overview- Definition
- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
- Symptoms
- Signs and tests
- Treatment
- Support Groups
- Expectations (prognosis)
- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
- Prevention
- References
- Infections from parasites, bacteria, or viruses (such as hepatitis A, B, or C)
- Liver damage from alcohol, drugs, or poisonous mushrooms
- An overdose of acetaminophen, which is rare but deadly
- Immune cells in the body attacking the liver and causing autoimmune hepatitis
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