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Hormone offers hope for diabetics
Health

Hormone offers hope for diabetics

April 28, 2013

Harvard Stem Cell Institute Co-Director Doug Melton, right, and Peng Yi, a post-doctoral fellow in his lab, have identified a hormone that can sharply boost a mouse’s supply of cells…

For an all-out health change, try going all-in
Health

For an all-out health change, try going all-in

April 28, 2013

“It comes down to making them both priorities and thinking about both throughout the day,” says lead researcher Abby King, professor at the Stanford (University) Prevention Research Center. King and…

Fake limb costs challenge Boston victims
Health

Fake limb costs challenge Boston victims

April 28, 2013

These are just a fraction of the medical expenses that victims of the Boston Marathon bombing will face. The mammoth price tag is probably not what patients are focusing on…

Most kids curse before they learn the alphabet
Family

Most kids curse before they learn the alphabet

April 27, 2013

In Holy Sh*t: A Brief History of Swearing, Mellissa Mohr argues that English-speakers actually use a curse word about once every 140 words, the Daily Mail reports. That makes foul…

Chocolate Joy Cake
Food

Chocolate Joy Cake

April 23, 2013

For cake: ½ cup hot water 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted ½ cup butter 1 2/3 cup sugar 3 large eggs 2 1/8 cups sifted all purpose flour ¼ teaspoon…

Cheesecake Torte
Food

Cheesecake Torte

April 23, 2013

For cake: 3 8-ounce packages cream cheese 4 large egg whites 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs For topping: 1 pint sour cream 2 tablespoons…

Fresh Strawberry Angel Food Cake
Food

Fresh Strawberry Angel Food Cake

April 23, 2013

1 cup sifted cake flour 7/8 cup plus ¾ cup sugar, separated 13 egg whites from large eggs ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla ½…

Whole-wheat penne pasta redeemed by chard, cheese
Food

Whole-wheat penne pasta redeemed by chard, cheese

April 23, 2013

Just a little chicken sausage goes a long way in this recipe for whole-wheat penne with spring greens.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Sure, it has more fiber and whole-grain nutrition. But it…

Berries and Cream Pie
Food

Berries and Cream Pie

April 23, 2013

For Pie Crust: 1 cup sifted all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup butter, cold, cut into small pieces 2-3 tablespoons water or cream (water for a crisper crust,…

Tots’ wailing may be migraine
Health

Tots’ wailing may be migraine

April 21, 2013

Children and teens treated for migraine headaches at three hospitals in Italy and France were much more likely than other kids to have had colic in infancy. The link has…

Wars’ losses are Boston bomb victims’ gains
Health

Wars’ losses are Boston bomb victims’ gains

April 21, 2013

U.S. Army Capt. Dan Berschinski lost both legs to an IED blast while serving in Afghanistan in 2009. The sacrifices of Berschinski, a special guest last season at an Atlanta…

Help ensure travel safety with these tips
Travel

Help ensure travel safety with these tips

April 20, 2013

For example: Fly.com Vice President Warren Chang didn’t hang a “Do not disturb” sign on his hotel-room door on a trip to Jordan because he didn’t want to advertise his…

Monks can’t escape Egypt turmoil
Religion

Monks can’t escape Egypt turmoil

April 19, 2013

The monks at the ancient monastery of St. Anthony continue the ascetic tradition. But even they are not untouched by the turbulent times facing Egypt’s Christians.Manoocher Deghati/Associated Press But even…

Healthier fried rice worthy of take-out
Food

Healthier fried rice worthy of take-out

April 16, 2013

This recipe for fried rice calls for shrimp, but you can substitute any protein you choose, or use mushrooms for a vegetarian version.Matthew Mead/Associated Press I love fried rice not…

Himalayan Kitchen Rice
Food

Himalayan Kitchen Rice

April 16, 2013

Ingredients: 4 cups Basmati rice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 6 cups water (room temperature) 4 to 6 pieces green cardamom Salt to taste (optional) Method: Pour…