Why are cancer researchers studying cruciferous vegetables?

David Erickson http://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/diet/cruciferous-vegetables-fact-sheet#q3 Cruciferous vegetables are rich in nutrients, including several carotenoids (beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin); vitamins C, E, and K; folate; and minerals. They also are a good fiber source. In addition, cruciferous vegetables contain a group of substances known as glucosinolates, which are sulfur-containing chemicals. These chemicals are responsible for the pungent aroma and…

Zika virus an ‘international health emergency’

WHO declares Zika virus an 'international health emergency' https://t.co/fC13xBRfpr pic.twitter.com/FYaEuSXtnh — Al Jazeera America (@ajam) February 1, 2016 A health emergency is declared when situations are “serious, unusual or unexpected; carries implications for public health beyond the affected State’s national border; and may require immediate international action.” The announcement was made after senior WHO officials,…

Hypersexuality is a common side effect of sexual trauma

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/katherine-ripley/sex-after-trauma-psychology-behind-my-promiscuity_b_8587064.html Hypersexuality is a common side effect of sexual trauma (as is avoiding sex altogether). I didn’t know this at the time I wrote that piece. During that period of my life, I wasn’t just, “taking a guy home from the party because I wanted to.” I was actively going on Tinder and looking for…

Zika virus outbreak raises travel concerns for pregnant women

Major epidemics of #Zika may occur in cities globally as environments where mosquitoes can live & breed are increasing due to urbanization — WHO (@WHO) January 27, 2016 http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/76249215/zika-virus-outbreak-raises-pacific-americas-travel-concerns-for-pregnant-women Symptoms of the virus, which was closely related to dengue, were normally mild, with a low-grade fever, joint pain, conjunctivitis, headache and a red, bumpy rash,…

Survive High-Risk Times With Narcissists

How to Survive High-Risk Times With Narcissists & Other High-Conflict People: Can you predict and avoid the wr… https://t.co/HoYoVj9F6p — The Good Men Project (@GoodMenProject) January 26, 2016 High conflict people (HCPs) have a pattern of getting stuck in conflict and increasing conflict, rather than reducing or resolving conflict. They tend to repeat and repeat…