8 Foods That Prevent Cancer

 

Food & Drinks, Health, Medical With today’s way of life, people are more likely to suffer from obesity, and exposed to various diseases or contract some forms of cancer. On the other hand, modern day medicine has evolved such that people can rely on the latest drugs or devices to treat cancer. When it comes to treating cancer, prevention and detection is probably the best way to nipping it in its bud. Thus, we should always go for regular health screenings to detect cancer in its early stages and isolate it early. On the other hand, we also try to prevent or delay contracting cancer as far as possible by consuming healthy foods, which we have compiled a list of for you. (Do not replace this list with your regular health checkup.) 1.    Cauliflower Image source: Prevention Cauliflower contains sulforaphane, a compound that has been shown to have anti-cancer effects. Sulforaphane are released when cauliflower is broken down, so focus on chewing it before swallowing. This compound seeks and destroys certain cancer cells without harming your healthy cells. There are plenty of recipes available online on how you can add cauliflower to your meals. Cauliflower and broccoli have similar effects, so add broccoli to your list of foods too.   http://healthmindbodies.com/8-foods-that-prevent-cancer/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=businessinsider&utm_campaign=[Taboola_HMB_Desktop_8-foods-that-prevent-cancer]

Most healthy women would benefit from light meal during labor

 

Most healthy women can skip the fasting and, in fact, would benefit from eating a light meal during labor, suggests research being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2015 annual meeting. Improvements in anesthesia care have made pain control during labor safer, reducing risks related to eating, researchers note. Women traditionally have been told to avoid eating or drinking during labor due to concerns they may aspirate, or inhale liquid or food into their lungs, which can cause pneumonia. But advances in anesthesia care means most healthy women are highly unlikely to have this problem today and when researchers reviewed the literature of hundreds of studies on the topic, they determined that withholding food and liquids may be unnecessary for many women in labor. "Our findings suggest a change in practice makes sense," said Christopher Harty, BN, co-author of the study and a medical student at Memorial University, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. "Physician anesthesiologists and obstetricians should work together to assess each patient individually. Those they determine are at low risk for aspiration can likely eat a light meal during labor. This gives expectant mothers more choices in their birthing experience and prevents them from being calorie deficient, helping to provide energy during labor." Researchers said aspiration today is almost nonexistent, especially in healthy patients. In the United States, there was only one case of aspiration associated with labor and delivery between 2005 and 2013, involving a complicated case of a woman who was obese and had pre-eclampsia (a precursor to eclampsia, or high blood pressure that can lead to seizures), according to the American Society of Anesthesiology's Closed Claims Project database. Researchers also noted that no cases of death due to aspiration were reported in the United Kingdom between 2000 and 2005, compared to 1.5 cases per 1,000 during the 1940s. They say this is likely due to advances in anesthesia care, including increased use of epidurals and spinal blocks in place of providing anesthesia through a mask over the nose and mouth. Before these improvements, women were more likely to need a tube placed in the windpipe for breathing, which potentially increased the risk of aspiration. Researchers analyzed 385 studies published in 1990 or later that focused on women who gave birth in a hospital. The research suggests that the energy and caloric demands of laboring women are similar to those of marathon runners, Harty said. Without adequate nutrition, women's bodies will begin to use fat as an energy source, increasing acidity of the blood in the mother and infant, potentially reducing uterine contractions and leading to longer labor and lower health scores in newborns. Additionally, the studies suggest that fasting can cause emotional stress, potentially moving blood away from the uterus and placenta, lengthening labor and contributing to distress of the fetus. "However, certain factors increase a laboring patient's risk of aspiration which outweigh the risks of withholding nutrition," said Erin Sprout, BN, co-author of the study and a medical student at Memorial University. These factors include eclampsia, pre-eclampsia, obesity and the use of opioids to manage labor pain, which delays stomach emptying, she said. Healthy women who are not at risk for aspiration should ask their medical care providers (including their physician anesthesiologist and obstetrician) if eating a light meal during labor is safe for them. A light meal could include fruit, light soups, toast, light sandwiches (no large slices of meat), juice and water. Most women lose their appetites during very active labor, but can continue to drink fluids such as water and clear juices, researchers said. Story Source: The above post is reprinted from materials provided by American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). Note: Materials may be edited for content and length. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/10/151025010725.htm

The extreme urban fixie

 

Is it a bike? A motorcycle? Confused? That’s the idea behind the KTM ION. The core idea of the concept is to combine the powers of a traditional fixie bike and the innovative technology of an electric motorcycle. Built around KTM’s newly designed electric engine, it’s a modern and unique homage to traditional road bikes with their fixed frames without suspension. The design also represents KTM’s vision of purity, adventure, performance and the extreme. Its distinctive exo-structural frame design gives the bike its strength and precision and linkes it aesthetically to the road bike. Made for the city streets, ION creates an extreme driving experience in the urban environment! www.yankodesign.com

Largest astronomical image yet compiled shows Milky Way in 46 billion pixels

 

Section of the image showing Eta Carinae (Credit: Lehrstuhl für Astrophysik, RUB)

A team of scientists from the Ruhr-Universität Bochum have compiled the largest astronomical image of all time. The stunning vista is comprised of an impressive 46 billion pixels, and is so large that the researchers have provided a special online tool in order to allow viewers to take in the cosmic scene.

The online tool allows viewers to observe and zoom in on stunning aspects of the Milky Way in incredible detail. Users can also search for objects such as stars and nebulae via the input box on the lower left of the screen, while being provided with a coordinates and mini map to keep them aware of exactly where they are in the huge image.

Section of the mosaic displaying the M8 nebula

The constituent pieces of the image were captured over the course of a five-year imaging campaign carried out by the Ruhr-Universität Bochum researchers as they attempted to create a catalogue of celestial objects with variable brightness, such as a star when an exoplanets crosses its stellar disk.

By using telescopes based in Chile's Atacama desert to shoot the same patches of the southern sky repeatedly over several days, the team was able to capture and document 50,000 new variable objects. The astronomers took several weeks to calculate and combine 268 of the images in order to create the vast 194-gigabyte galactic mosaic.

You can take a look at the huge composite image via the online tool, courtesy of Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Source: Ruhr-Universität Bochum

 

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Risks of high cholesterol: Why you need to control it

 

High blood cholesterol promotes the narrowing and hardening of your arteries — a condition called atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis progresses slowly and often without early symptoms, but it can lead to a variety of complications, including heart attack and stroke. Excess low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad," cholesterol can slowly build up in the walls of your arteries. It then combines with triglycerides — a form of fat in the blood — and other deposits such as calcium, cellular waste products and a fibrous, insoluble protein called fibrin to form plaques. These plaques can cause your arteries to narrow and harden. Complications of atherosclerosis include: Chest pain. Narrowed arteries make it more difficult for oxygen-rich blood to reach the heart muscle, which can cause chest pain. Chronic kidney disease. If plaque builds up in the arteries in your kidneys, the organs can lose their ability to effectively remove waste and excess water from your body. Peripheral arterial disease. Plaque buildup in major arteries that supply blood to the limbs — usually the legs — can cause cramping, numbness and weakness. Heart attack. If plaques tear or rupture in a narrowed artery, a blood clot may form at that site, stopping blood flow to the heart. If the blockage occurs for long enough to damage the muscle, you'll have a heart attack. Stroke. If a blood clot forms and blocks an artery inside or leading to the brain or if a clot travels from the heart to the brain, you can have a stroke. The best way to manage your cholesterol and prevent atherosclerosis is by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Avoid or limit risk factors by not smoking, eating a healthy diet and getting enough physical activity. Also have your cholesterol checked regularly. Some people with atherosclerosis have no signs or symptoms, so their first indication is a heart attack or stroke. If you already have high cholesterol or atherosclerosis or both, certain medications and medical procedures can treat these conditions. Talk with your doctor about possible risk factors and treatment options. Sept. 03, 2015 References See more In-depth http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/high-cholesterol-risks/art-20096046%20