MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'egg'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:56:43 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952734&cid=t_142550_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F06%2F19%2Fwhy-a-fertilized-egg-is-not-a-baby-a-gardeners-analogy%2F With blogs, Facebook, Twitter, and the like, I think we all have a tendency to surround ourselves with people like us, who share many of our core beliefs. In the feminist blogosphere, we can feel like we’ve already had a discussion 100 times, already settled a matter, and we’re all kind of operating with the same definitions and understandings (even if that isn’t really the case). I know I can feel like, “I’ve already covered that topic” – like whether “life begins at conception” – but a comment thread at Kat Coble’s* made me want to revisit an issue when a commenter all-caps declared a fertilized egg to be “a BABY.” Medical people do not consider having a fertilized egg alone to mean that you are pregnant. Pregn... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952734 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 06:12:07 +0100 4952734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911483&cid=t_142550_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fegg-freezing-%25e2%2580%2593-not-as-successful-as-you-might-think%2F2011.06.08 NPR is running a typical media hype story on oocyte preservation (egg freezing), featuring the standard happy family photo with their “miracle” baby born after thawing and fertilizing a cryopreserved egg. It’s a heartwarming story and a pretty photo, but far from a complete picture of what women need to know about this still experimental fertility preserving procedure. Nowhere does the article tell women the actual success rates of occyte cryo-preservation. So before you run out to freeze your eggs, know this – the chance of having a pregnancy after egg freezing is less than a 50/50 shot – at most about 39%, according to the latest data.  That’s about the same odds you’d have if you just wait till 40 to try to get pregnant on your own. In addition, while somewhere between 1... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911483 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:00:53 +0100 4911483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4532274&cid=t_142550_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fhappy-patient-from-europe-who-did-donor.html I am the classic case of a woman who postponed starting a family to focus on her career while never believing that one day she would be facing infertility issues. I even believed that I could choose the month I wanted to get pregnant! I was almost 34 years old by the time my husband and I were out of school and settled enough in our jobs to start our family. I guess that is not really so old if there are no fertility issues, but if there are then time is definitely not on your side. By the time I turned 35 years old, we were living in Europe and began seeing a infertility specialist. In the middle of all the standard infertility tests, I managed to fall pregnant naturally. Our joy did not last long because at 8 weeks pregnant all that could be seen on the ultrasound were two empty gesta... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4532274 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:11:00 +0100 4532274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4495256&cid=t_142550_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fday-in-life-of-embryologist.html This is a guest post by Saiprasad Gundeti, Senior Embryologist, Malpani Infertility Clinic.As an embryologist, I help in making the dreams of infertile couples come true ! Most couples do not know what happens in an IVF lab, so I am happy to describe a day in my life !This is the daily routine we follow at our centre :First thing in the morning –Cleaning Cleanliness is a very important factor in IVF Lab. We need to make sure everything is sterile ! Because I work alone in our lab, it's much easier for me to ensure that everything is clean !Hood and bench work surfaces (including microscope working areas, heat baths, petridish warmer) are cleaned and wiped down with 6% Hydrogen Peroxide.Once a week centrifuge rotors and carriers as well as outside area of the centrifuge are cleaned and di... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4495256 Sat, 19 Feb 2011 04:43:00 +0100 4495256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4472951&cid=t_142550_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-still-incredible-edible-egg%2F2011.02.12 Enriched chicken feed may have resulted in eggs having less cholesterol and more Vitamin D than previously measured, reports the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). A large egg today has about 185 milligrams of cholesterol, down 14 percent from 215 milligrams in 2002, according to new research from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, reports USA Today. Also, an egg today has 41 international units (IUs) of Vitamin D, up 64 percent from 25 IUs measured in 2002. (That’s still only about 7 percent of the 600 IUs recommended per day.) The agency regularly does nutrient checks on popular foods, this time analyzing eggs taken from store shelves in 12 locations around the country. The American Egg Board said in a press release that hen feed is made up mostly of corn, soyb... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4472951 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 20:00:00 +0100 4472951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4470410&cid=t_142550_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-still-incredible-edible-egg%2F2011.02.12 Enriched chicken feed may have resulted in eggs having less cholesterol and more Vitamin D than previously measured, reports the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). A large egg today has about 185 milligrams of cholesterol, down 14 percent from 215 milligrams in 2002, according to new research from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, reports USA Today. Also, an egg today has 41 international units (IUs) of Vitamin D, up 64 percent from 25 IUs measured in 2002. (That’s still only about 7 percent of the 600 IUs recommended per day.) The agency regularly does nutrient checks on popular foods, this time analyzing eggs taken from store shelves in 12 locations around the country. The American Egg Board said in a press release that hen feed is made up mostly of corn, soyb... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4470410 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 20:00:00 +0100 4470410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445986&cid=t_142550_136_f&fid=39025&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Feverythingchangesbook%2F%7E3%2FOvY8ljUZCck%2Fhaving-children-after-cancer The thought of carrying a child for nine months and having them pass through my crotch is about as appealing to me as having a recurrence of my cancer.  I’ve flat out never wanted to become pregnant or be a mom. When I met my husband, I told him on date number two that I had cancer.  On date number three I told him I didn’t want to have kids.  I added the caveat that if I ever changed my mind, I’d want to adopt.  Agreed.   That was six years ago and we are still happily “childless by choice.” But what choices would I have available to me if I do someday change my mind and as a cancer patient want to adopt or even foster a child?  Cancer conferences, organizations, or projects dealing with family planning dominate the issue with an often exclusive focus on fertility. Adopti... Everything Changes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445986 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:27:49 +0100 4445986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4382966&cid=t_142550_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F5r6N2eThVX4%2F Putting aside money today is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. It’s impossible to guarantee a life free of bumps and bruises, but having a healthy savings account can prevent a little owwie from turning into a huge, festering wound. Starting a nest egg is not just sound financial planning, it’s also a way to show love to yourself and to re-examine your relationship with money and material things. As you look for ways to cut expenses and boost your savings, it’s likely you’ll learn a lot about what you value and what you fear. Don’t put off savings until you’re earning more money. Even putting aside as little as five dollars a week will help you become more disciplined and give you enough to handle little emergencies. As your financial situation improves, you’ll be ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4382966 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:05:01 +0100 4382966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4304944&cid=t_142550_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fbehaviour-nurture-not-nature-says-ivf.html A long-term study following 1,000 families with children born using IVF between 1994 and 2002 in the UK and US has shown the importance of parenting in the outcome of a child's behaviour. In the study, which investigated the mental wellbeing of both the parents and children, some of the children were biologically related to their parents, while others were unrelated and conceived using either donor sperm or eggs, or both. This gave the researchers a unique opportunity to compare the role of nature (genes) and nurture (the environment) in the development of a child's behaviour.This is why patients who use donor gametes for IVF after counselling and forethought are usually very happy with their kids ! (Source: The Patient's Doctor) The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4304944 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 05:41:00 +0100 4304944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4272659&cid=t_142550_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F332%2Fhoney-skin-and-hair-care-gold%2F Honey has for centuries been the workhorse of natural beauty and health.  Ancient Egyptians used it for face and body and even for health, including cataracts, cuts, and burns.  The Greeks, most notably Hippocrates, used honey for skin disorders and ulcers. In our current fascination with the new and the manufactured, many of us have forgotten the wonders of nature.  Honey should be a staple in anyone’s beauty cabinet. Honey contains small amounts of niacin, riboflavin (aids energy production and warding off of certain diseases), pantothenic acid, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese (ensures healthy bones), phosphorus, potassium, zinc (aids immune and digestive systems), and other vitamins and minerals that do a world of good wherever it’s applied.  It’s the only known fo... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4272659 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:53:40 +0100 4272659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4219746&cid=t_142550_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Foocyte-preservation-egg-freezing-readily-available-yet-still-experimental%2F2010.12.01 Oocyte preservation, or egg freezing as it’s popularly called, is now being offered by over half of U.S. fertility clinics, and half of those not offering it now plan to do so in the future. This according to a national survey conducted in mid 2009 and reported this week in Fertility and Sterility. Over two-thirds of the 143 centers offering oocyte cryopreservation will do it electively, as opposed to those that offer it only to women undergoing cancer treatments that threaten their natural fertility. Go West, But Be Prepared To Pay Centers located in the Western part of the U.S. are more likely to offer elective egg freezing than those in the East. Not surprisingly, centers that only accept out of pocket (as opposed to insurance) payments were more likely to offer the procedure, ref... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4219746 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:00:59 +0100 4219746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4207352&cid=t_142550_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fcanadian-couple-success-story.html We have been married for 7 years now. We tried to get pregnant after the first year of marriage with no success. We then tried IVF clinics in Canada the first Doctor we went to we did IVF it was a positive result only to find out that it was a chemical pregnancy. We took that very hard because we wanted to have a baby and we wanted to start our family right away. This Doctor told us that because of age that we had to use a donor’s egg we despised that thought we did not accept it so we decided to go to another Doctor. We were with this Doctor for 2 years trying all kinds of treatment, firstly , IUIs with no success, we then decided to try IVF again but every cycle my eggs got lesser and lesser and not developing the way they should for a successful IVF procedure so I we would be detour t... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4207352 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 17:18:00 +0100 4207352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3957894&cid=t_142550_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2Fi0AHrjxatF0%2F USDA and FDA seem to have a failure to communicate. (Source: WSJ.com: Health Blog) WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3957894 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:42:26 +0100 3957894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3902885&cid=t_142550_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fp-bZl0anbF8%2F The New York Times invited me to contribute to its “Room for Debate” feature on the big egg recall and here is an excerpt from my reply: …Advocates cite the current outbreak, at last report limited to two related Iowa egg farms, as reason to enact pending legislation that would intensify federal regulation of food-making in the name of safety. Large food and agribusiness companies have generally signed off on most of the new proposals as acceptable. Many smaller producers, on the other hand, suspect there will be less room for them, and for local variety generally, in this reassuring new world of business and government cooperation. I go on to cite the CPSIA debacle, in which a safety enactment devastated small producers of children’s goods while entrenching some ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3902885 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:45:30 +0100 3902885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3456718&cid=t_142550_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F04%2F10%2F5-reliable-findings-from-happiness-research%2F Yes, I know. There are dozens of books written about how to increase you happiness, probably hundreds of different blogs all promising you the secrets to the keys of happiness, and thousands of articles written on this topic. Since the positive psychology movement got started a while back, it’s been going bananas. And why wouldn’t it? Who wouldn’t like to learn some “secrets” to unlocking their inner happiness? Happier people tend to live longer, live healthier lives, make more money and do better at work. It’s a chicken and egg problem, though. Does happiness bring those kinds of things, or do those kinds of things lead us to be happier? While we may not exactly know the answer to that question yet, we do know the answers to many other questions about h... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3456718 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 13:27:37 +0100 3456718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3436365&cid=t_142550_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Feggbert-slightly-cracked-egg-by-tom.html This beautifully illustrated tale is timely for young and old alike.Eggbert lives in the fridge where he entertains his fruit and veg pals with portraits and painting, expertly executed until one sad day, someone notices that Eggbert has a crack in his shell - he is punished with banishment.Eggbert tries to disguise himself elsewhere as he camouflages himself with paint so that he can blend in with many different surroundings. Each disguise fails but he continues to try until one day he makes a remarkable discovery.Seasonal greetings to all my imperfect pals.Available "here" and at your local library.If you like what you read, send it to someone in 'need.' (Source: Whitterer on Autism) Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3436365 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 06:11:00 +0100 3436365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3272864&cid=t_142550_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fhydatidiform-mole%2F Pathophysiology 1) structure is an abnormal placenta 2) two forms are described – complete mole and partial mole 3) complete mole – when an ovum that lacks DNA is fertilized 4) partial moles – from fertilization of a normal ovum with two sperm or from fertilization of a normal ovum with one abnormal sperm (46 or 69 chromosomes) 5) partial moles have a fetus that dies before 10 weeks, with fetal tissue usually present Signs and Symptoms 1) usually presents at 11-25 weeks 2) striking uterine enlargement 3) heavy bleeding 4) passage of grape-like tissue fragments Characteristic Test Findings Laboratory – 1) strikingly elevated HCG with a rapid rate of increase Radiology – 2) “snow storm” appearance on ultrasound (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3272864 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:01:41 +0100 3272864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3105068&cid=t_142550_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F19%2Fvideo-the-eating-season%2F I call the 61 days between Halloween and New Year’s “the eating season,” because the temptation to snack on all kinds of crap is intrusive this time of year, with boxes of Belgian chocolate coming in with every client who has paid his bill, cocktail parties with egg-nog and Yule logs, enough pumpkin pie to make you feel like a pumpkin, and trays of Christmas cookies everywhere you turn. If your brain is as sensitive as mine — sweets turbo charge the brain and then zap it of all its cognitive powers — you, too, have to pull out ever trick of discipline known to man, more even than is used to train those dogs at the airport who can smell pot on a passenger. Remember this during the eating season: Jesus’ period of temptation ended after 40 days. We got 21 ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3105068 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:45:47 +0100 3105068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3079523&cid=t_142550_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FYuvsPvWJ7-Q%2Fmy-five-favorite-things-of-the-week.php It seems like I'm always finding new foods and food related items that I really love.  So I thought I'd round up my favorite things each week or so, and share them with you.  If you have any favorite things, please feel free to leave them in the comments!Queso Blanco.  My parents had a party a couple weeks ago and my Mom bought this cheese at Costco that was out of this world.  She fried it up in her cast iron skillet so it was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.  It's almost like a firmer version of fresh mozzarella.  I loved it so much, I went to Costco and bought a double pack for us.  You don't have to cook it- you can eat it plain or with crackers.  But for me, I love it all warm and gooey.  I eat it alone, so it's a carb-free sna... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3079523 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0100 3079523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3078960&cid=t_142550_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2FjEBJUSa75y0%2F Before the development of cell culture, many viruses were propagated in embryonated chicken eggs. Today this method is most commonly used for growth of influenza virus. The excellent yield of virus from chicken eggs has led to their widespread use in research laboratories and for vaccine production. In fact the vast majority of influenza vaccines – both inactivated and infectious – are produced in chicken eggs. How is influenza virus propagated in eggs? The illustration below shows a cutaway view of an embryonated chicken egg. The different routes of inoculation into the egg are shown, as well as the different compartments in which viruses replicate. For propagation of influenza virus, pathogen-free eggs are used 11-12 days after fertilization. The egg is placed in front of a ... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3078960 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:51:51 +0100 3078960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3023208&cid=t_142550_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FYV4eI17xrOw%2F A huge part of the holiday season is food – giving it and enjoying it. But, if someone you love has allergies to food, you may be at a loss of what to give. Allergies are becoming more common. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, Among children in Great Britain, rates of peanut allergy manifested by clinical symptoms increased from 1.3 percent to 3.2 percent between 1989 and 1995. Between 1988 and 1994, up to 6 percent of Americans exhibited asymptomatic serologic evidence of sensitivity in the form of IgE antibodies to peanut proteins. And those aren’t the only types of food allergies. There are those who are allergic to dairy products and others who are allergic to eggs. As well, there are some who are allergic to all three. Celiac disease, whil... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3023208 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:29:51 +0100 3023208 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939359&cid=t_142550_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F10%2F29%2Fvideo-depression-is-like-a-pumpkin%2F This is one of my earliest videos but one of my favorites. It is my version of the Zoloft commercial, where the egg chases the butterfly, until he (the egg) poops out. Then, after he takes his meds, he’s back catching butterflies again. Except that I don’t have Pfizer’s budget, and I’m somewhat technologically challenged. And no, I don’t think meds are the cure all. So, in the spirit of October, I present to you (maybe Pfizer will pay me millions to write their next commercial?) … Depression Is Like a Pumpkin. Click through to view the video… (Source: World of Psychology) World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939359 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:09:55 +0100 2939359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2916047&cid=t_142550_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F21%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-the-risks-of-egg-donation%2F At Our Bodies Our Blog today I have a bit about a California law requiring disclosure of potential health risks to women interested in being egg donors, an egg donation book for younger readers (sounds weird, I know), and a couple more related resources. Posted in Access, Rights, & Choice, Ethics, Laws, Legislation, & Courts, Women's Health (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2916047 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:24:04 +0100 2916047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2726967&cid=t_142550_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2Fp7SovphIZeY%2F A new type of vaccine against influenza, made with virus-like particles, has been shown to protect ferrets from infection with the 2009 H1N1 swine-origin strain. What is a virus-like particle, and how is it produced? If you have been taking influenza 101, you know that new virus particles are produced in infected cells by budding. During this process, the membrane bulges from the cell and is eventually pinched off to form a free particle. These virus particles contain the viral RNA segments, and an assortment of viral proteins including PA, PB1, PB2, NP, M1, M2, HA, and NA. But not all of those viral proteins are needed to produce an influenza virus particle. When only the viral HA, NA, and M1 proteins are synthesized in cells, particles are released from cells that look very much like in... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2726967 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:03:47 +0100 2726967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510321&cid=t_142550_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E5%2F7x7v5Us6dDM%2FESSCB_Statement_on_Compensation_of_Oocyte_Donors.pdf According to The Scientist, the Empire State Stem Cell Board determined last week that it's ethical to pay women to obtain eggs for use in stem-cell research.The ESSCB points to the practice of paying women who donate eggs for reproductive purposes, which is not prohibited under New York law, and argues that donation for research purposes is not meaningfully different from that practice. You can read the ethics board's statement here.An interesting difference in this case, however, compared with the reproductive instance, is that ESSCB will be using taxpayer funds to buy eggs. (Yeah, yeah, they're careful to say they're not buying eggs ... they're paying donors. Anybody buy that distinction?) (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510321 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:52:50 +0100 2510321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442431&cid=t_142550_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Fv0mbnxNhYEY%2Fa-menu-for-one.php Recently, I had a comment about how to cook meals when there is just one of you.  I thought long and hard about it because, truthfully, it can be difficult to cook well and without waste when there is just one person.  Here are some tips and a sample daily dinner menu for some easy and healthy meals for a very small family.Tips for shopping for oneAsk your butcher to... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442431 Tue, 26 May 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2442431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349342&cid=t_142550_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fsomething-sweet-for-weekend.html My pal at "Life with Joey" drew my attention to an interesting "video." If you have a mo, nip over to "Joey's Mum" and read "her" words before you watch it. Do not be alarmed that your computer has broken, the sound track has been disabled which I might just have noticed if I'd cleaned my bifocals first.Don't forget to add your name to the "list" and help spread the word. I have a terrible feeling that I'll miss the opportunity to test USPS by sending it abroad. I need more foreigners. Know any foreigners? I wonder if it's because I'm using the wrong word? Do foreigners know what a giveaway is? Foreigners! Foreigners! Calling all foreigners! It's a freebie!Cheers dearsIf you like what you read, send it to someone in 'need.' (Source: Whitterer on Autism) Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349342 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 06:59:00 +0100 2349342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2313547&cid=t_142550_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F04%2F03%2Fhow-easily-is-your-memory-manipulated%2F You may be surprised to learn that it’s easier to manipulate your memory than you might have imagined. Or so says new research recently published that summarizes the findings of “false memories” and something found easy to manipulate — our feelings about food. In the article, researchers Bernstein and Loftus (2009) examine a half dozen studies that have been conducted examining whether researchers could place false memories — memories that are specifically not true — into ordinary people. The particular false memories implanted had to do with food preferences — such as a liking for asparagus that the person never had, or getting sick from eating egg salad (when that had never actually happened to the person). The researchers also conducted a number... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2313547 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:40:31 +0100 2313547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2256058&cid=t_142550_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fsexbolt-saturday-sex-and-rotten-eggs%2F Great news for guys with erectile dysfunction, especially those who get little to no benefit from Viagra. There is new hope on the horizon  -  rotten eggs. Seems a new study by Italian researchers have determined that hydrogen sulphide, the gas arising from rotten eggs, encourages arousal in men. Apparently minute amounts of this gas released by key nerve cells during arousal helps control and sustain an erection. According to researcher Professor Cirino, of the University of Naples Federico II in Italy, this discovery should make it possible “…in future to develop drugs that either deliver hydrogen sulphide or that control the hydrogen sulphide production.” In other words, create a new Viagra. Given that this gas is emitted by hot springs and spas around the world, will this mean... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2256058 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 22:37:31 +0100 2256058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2216625&cid=t_142550_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D6215 strWebsiteID = window.document.location.toString();strSplitWeb = strWebsiteID.split("/")strWebsiteID = strSplitWeb[2];document.write(”“); from the Malaysian Medical Resources VIDEO: Coffee May Reduce Stroke Risk in Women, Egg Protein Ideal for Endurance Training, Minor Heart Surgery Reduces Migraine Attacks (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2216625 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2216625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2156340&cid=t_142550_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F02%2Ffailure-of-human-animal-hybrid-cloning.html A few weeks ago, I posted about bitter complaints being made by scientists in Brave New Britain that the government had not yet funded the creation of human/animal hybrid cloned embryos. The scientists charged that morality might have played a part in the non funding--a terrible thought that was later laid to rest by the assurance that morality has nothing to do with science funding in the UK.But now, the scientists at Advanced Cell Technology are claiming that using animal eggs to make human cloned embryos doesn't work. From the story:Researchers who tried to use mouse, cow and rabbit eggs to make human clones said on Monday the effort failed to produce workable embryos but added that they showed human cloning should work in principle. Mixing human and animal cells does not appear to prog... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2156340 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:02:00 +0100 2156340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2035836&cid=t_142550_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FLQNQ3KoScGE%2F There are over 40 known diseases that are passed only from mother to child, some of them severe and debilitating. These diseases come from the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) of the mother, but the proportion of DNA that is passed to the children are so varied that scientists have no means of predicting the severity and presenting symptoms of the disease in the offsprings. That is, until recently when scientists located a genetic bottleneck in the mitochondria of the mother’s developing eggs that determines the proportion of mutated mtDNA that mothers transmit to their child. Understanding this bottleneck event, and really predicting its outcome in the child, is so important in the treatment and genetic counseling of diseases that are maternally inherited. The study appears in the Decemb... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2035836 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 11:06:17 +0100 2035836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1990809&cid=t_142550_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5411 r a An Egg A Day May Increase Diabetes Risk, Blood Transfusions Lead to VTE in Cancer Patients, Centenarian Offspring Live Longer and Healthier (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1990809 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1990809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1984697&cid=t_142550_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F11%2Fhuman-cloners-whining-about-wanting-to.html "The scientists" are whining--are these people never satisfied?--again! This time it is about their inability to buy human eggs, a "problem" they complain is impeding human cloning.A story in the San Diego Union Tribune, carries the scientists' complaint. (Kudos to the reporter, Terri Somers, for writing a generally accurate and complete report about the science and risks to women involved in egg extraction, rather than just swallowing whole the PR pitched to her as many of her press colleagues on the biotech beat so often do.) From the story:State laws that are aimed at putting California at the global forefront of stem cell science are stymieing a promising avenue of research by creating a shortage of human eggs.The state's $3 billion taxpayer initiative to fund stem cell research prohib... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1984697 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:00:00 +0100 1984697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1964144&cid=t_142550_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fplease-scroll-down-for-smiley-saturday.html Please scroll down for Smiley Saturday and SOOCSo here are the details of a "couple" of outstanding recipes:-Outstanding = late, not particularly wonderfulEgg NestsOne and a half pounds of Duchesse potatoes4 eggs [if you’re feeding four people or have two very hungry people]That's from the recipe book, not terribly helpful? Let me fill you in on how to make the "Duchesse" Potatoes.Don’t forget to pre-heat the oven to gas mark 7 / 425 degrees FPeople the potatoes, cut into equal sized pieces so that they’ll all cook evenly. Simmer until tender in boiling, lightly salted water [remember = simmer to glimmer, boil to spoil!] Drain the potatoes. Add gloibule of butter and a slosh of milk. Mash together until smooth. It should have a soft consistency. [do not whiz in magimix/Cuisinarte, th... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1964144 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:15:00 +0100 1964144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1905845&cid=t_142550_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F10%2F24%2Fstinky-farts-shrinking-breasts-and-cancer-fighting-beer%2F Medical research boring? Not with headlines like these… MSNBC led with a new study reporting how Stinky farts may help regulate blood pressure. Seems that a smelly rotten-egg gas (scientific name - hydrogen sulfide) in farts controls blood pressure, at least in mice. This gas, made natural in cells lining the mice’s blood vessels, apparently relaxes the blood vessels which, in turn, helps prevent hypertension (high blood pressure). Wow, wonder if this will open up a whole new avenue of treatments for hypertension based on ’stinky farts”? Meanwhile, the Telegraph wrote about how Drinking too much coffee ‘could shrink women’s breasts’,  based on a recent Swedish study which focused on the caffeine consumption and breast size of 300 women. After rec... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1905845 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:24:08 +0100 1905845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1825835&cid=t_142550_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FbCgs4hoYjTY%2F So with Mother Warriors: A Nation of Parents Healing Autism Against All Odds, Jenny McCarthy’s new autism book out, I decided I need to fess up. I am a retired Warrior Mom. “Warrior Mom” is the term that Jim used to use when I got into a certain “those administrators haven’t heard the last of us” “did that doctor listen to one word we were saying” “if we don’t do it this way he’ll never get it” “I know best because I’m the mom” state of mind—-that kind of defiant, mother-bear-out-to-protect her cubs mode. I was determined, I’d read everything book and article and stared at websites on my computer screen for so many hours and I was the person who spent the most time with Charlie—&#821... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1825835 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:27:14 +0100 1825835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1688977&cid=t_142550_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F07%2Fdonating-eggs-to-make-financial-ends-meet%2F CNN writes in a recent article, Dim economy drives woman to donate eggs for profit, that fertility clinics across the country are reporting they are fielding more calls lately from women interested in egg donation that this time last year. They cite people like Robin von Halle, president of Alternative Reproductive Resources, who reports that her Chicago agency is currently getting up to 50 calls a day. This time last year, they were only recieving 10 to 30 calls a day. But is it hard cold cash or increased awareness that is fueling this apparent surge in egg donation interest? Given that these are tough economic times and an egg donor can recevie compensation in the range of $5000 to $10000, it stands to reason that there is a strong financial motive behind becoming an egg donor. But whil... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1688977 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:30:50 +0100 1688977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1679277&cid=t_142550_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F08%2Ftheyre-picking-on-me-over-at.html One Summer Johnson takes exception to my SHS post suggesting that egg selling be banned. (Whimper). From his entry:Somehow it seems unjust to me to ask women to undergo what all acknowledge to be a difficult, painful, and for some women risky process to donate eggs--whether for altruistic or other reasons--and at least not compensate her for her time and on some sort of model of "hazard pay". So explain this argument to me, Mr. Egg Man, why is it okay to ask women to undertake the health risks for no pay, yet compensation for time or effort would be so horrible as to recommending banning the practice? That may be because he is a member of the buying class and apparently believes it is acceptable for women to risk their health and fertility so that cloning researchers can do their thing. M... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1679277 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:19:00 +0100 1679277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1671427&cid=t_142550_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F07%2Fhazardous-pay-creating-market-for-eggs.html This is a tale of two stories: I have long said that what I call the "egg dearth" will stymie the drive by biotechnologists to engage in human cloning research. That is happening now, and the scientists are none too happy about. And, as I predicted, the push is on to permit buying eggs for cloning research.But we've discussed that before here at SHS. The good news in the latest report from the AP about the push to allow eggs to be purchased for research, byline Mrcus Wohlsen, actually discussed the risks to women. From the story : Critics of the egg-dependent approach to stem cells say the promise of the research is outweighed by the potential harm to women, a view that has prevailed among regulators.Even under normal doses, drugs used to coax eggs for use by fertilization clinics can occa... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1671427 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:04:00 +0100 1671427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1655376&cid=t_142550_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F07%2Fcalifornias-proposition-2-destroying-ca.html We have had both sides of Proposition 2, that would among other animal husbandry matters, eradicate the use of cages for chickens. The prime mover behind the initiative is the Humane Society of the United States--the nation's wealthiest animal rights group (as I view it) that doesn't preach the ideology but focuses on lawsuits, initiatives, education about animal protection, etc.In past installments, both sides have weighed in here about the impact of the price of eggs. Now the University of California Agriculture Center has a study out that predicts the destruction of the California egg industry if Proposition 2 passes. From the report:Our analysis indicates that the expected impact would be the almost complete elimination of egg production in California within the five-year adjustment pe... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1655376 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:31:00 +0100 1655376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1516401&cid=t_142550_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F06%2Fthey-want-your-eggs.html Cloning reduces procreation to a matter of mere manufacture and transforms human life into an instrumentalized natural resource, whether that life is a nascent cloned embryo created and destroyed for its stem cells or women exploited for their eggs--since an egg is required for each cloning attempt.One reason the human cloning agenda has stalled is the lack of human eggs. I have been warning that researchers are more than willing to risk the health, fertility--and even the lives--of women to obtain these eggs, and if volunteers won't put themselves at risk, then they will promote an egg commodities market. And now in Nature News, we see that coming to pass. From the story:US stem-cell researchers are calling for changes to state laws that prohibit compensating women who donate eggs for res... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1516401 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:53:00 +0100 1516401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1508123&cid=t_142550_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F06%2Fdangers-of-egg-donation-being-on-supply.html Hit this link to view a video presentation is by Calla Papademus, a young Stanford student who donated her eggs for a fertility treatment and suffered some serious health consequences. From an earlier story about her ordeal: For eight weeks last fall, Calla Papademas, a 22-year-old Stanford graduate, slipped in and out of a coma in the intensive care unit at Stanford Hospital while her mother, Nancy, kept vigil...Months earlier, Calla had answered just such an ad, eventually agreeing to donate her eggs for a fee of $15,000. Now she was lying in a hospital bed, fighting for her life. Calla had an extraordinarily rare reaction to Lupron, a synthetic hormone administered to prepare her body for egg donation. [Me: This is an off label use, the dangers of which I have commented on before.] A fe... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1508123 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:38:00 +0100 1508123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1417850&cid=t_142550_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F05%2F02%2Feggs-actly-the-breakfast-you-need-for-a-cheerful-weekend%2F Image details: Eggs served by picapp.com In a lot of homes, eggs are those things you buy because you feel like you’re supposed to, but then after weeks of neglect, find themselves in the bottom of your trash barrel. You may have meant well, but meaning well doesn’t cook those puppies into omelets, now does it? Well today, we’re here to encourage you to buy that carton of eggs, crack those babies open and scramble, fry, poach or boil away. And why? Eggs are packed with a B vitamin called folic acid. Many people recognize folic acid as the pre-conception wonder supplement which helps prevent neural tube abnormalities in a developing fetus. But folic acid is also a mood-elevating nutrient. In fact, adding folic acid to your diet can diminish bad moods, depression, anger, an... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1417850 Sat, 03 May 2008 03:32:25 +0100 1417850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1322054&cid=t_142550_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F256671140%2F AlzheimersNotes.com May you have a blessed and lovely Easter holiday, however you may be celebrating.  This is a time to share memories with your Alzheimer’s family member and to create new memories. When Mother resided at the nursing home, they had an Easter egg hunt, usually the day before Easter, and invited young children and grandchildren from the families to participate.  I recall Mother watching them, smiling and commenting, “Such good children.” I don’t know if she had any idea what they were celebrating, although perhaps there were glimmerings of memories.  She’d been a school teacher before I was born and always enjoyed youngsters and their activities.  I hope the Easter egg hunts at the nursing home brought back pleasant memories. Do you recal... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1322054 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:18:48 +0100 1322054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=821340&cid=t_142550_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F24%2F5-simple-tips-to-supercharge-your-diet%2F Filed under: Diet, NutritionMy fiance is an avid collector of women's health and fitness magazines, something I'm certainly not going to complain about (even if they are occasionally scattered across the coffee table, usually with a cat or two splayed out on top of them). These magazines are great resources for exercise and nutrition tips, which is why I commonly take a quick flip through them (it has nothing to do with the attractive women featured inside, I swear ;). While thumbing through a recent edition of Fitness Magazine, I happened upon a great piece on 5 simple ways to "Supercharge Your Diet." Here is what the folks at Fitness suggested: 1 - Try a Fat-Free Greek-style Yogurt: Regular yogurt does have its health benefits (acidophiles, vitamins, calcium, etc.), but it also has a gr... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=821340 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 821340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=810005&cid=t_142550_107_f&fid=36045&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbayblab.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fsea-pineapple.html So my japanese labmates have started this little game which consists on feeding me things and seeing if I'll eat them. To their great amusement I will pretty much eat anything. To anyone who knows me this is not a great surprise, Bear Grylls from the show Man Vs. Wild has nothing on me, plus I think he's a buffoon. The next thing they are going to feed me is the sea pineapple. Sea pineapples are an edible ascidian or sea squirt. Here is what wikipedia has to say:"Sea pineapples are known for both their peculiar appearance, described by journalist Nick Tosches as "something that could exist only in a purely hallucinatory eco-system"[1] and their peculiar taste, described as "something like iodine"[1] and "rubber dipped in ammonia."[2] However, aficionados claim that the taste is well suited... Bayblab blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=810005 Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:16:00 +0100 810005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=796063&cid=t_142550_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F141054685%2F This whole dietary balancing act can get frustrating sometimes. As a diabetic and someone who is generally trying to lead a healthy, fit lifestyle, I need to go easy on the simple carbohydrates. That leaves more need and more space for protein from my daily caloric intake. But here’s the catch – most protein sources are high in fat and cholesterol. So if I eat less pasta and replace it with red meat, whole eggs, etc I’ll eventually clog up my arteries. Not good. Someone emailed me saying an alcohol drink or beer would help control my diabetes. But I doubt that. (more…) alcohol drink, Diet, egg replacement, egg whites, protein sourcesShare This (Source: Battle Diabetes Blog) Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=796063 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:26:04 +0100 796063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=693011&cid=t_142550_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F24%2Fegg-commercial-banned-in-uk%2F Filed under: DietFifty years ago, the UK egg industry ran a popular campaign with a slogan that told consumers to "Go to work on an egg." They hoped to revive the popular old commercials for the 50th anniversary of the campaign, but a consumer watchdog group nixed the idea and banned the commercials because eating an egg every day does not make for a healthy, varied diet. Eggs have long been thought to raise cholesterol, but recent research suggests that most people can eat an egg or two a day without damaging their health. Eggs are also low in saturated fat. I do think that variety in a diet is important, an rarely eat eggs myself. But I think it's ironic that Big Macs, candy bars, cookies, super-sized restaurant meals, and other fatty, heart damaging foods are advertised ad nauseum, but ... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=693011 Sun, 24 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 693011