George Whitesides has developed a prototype for paper "chip" technology that could be used in the developing world to cheaply diagnose deadly diseases such as HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, hepatitis and gastroenteritis. The first products will be available in about a year, he said. His efforts, which find their inspiration from the simple designs of comic books and computer chips, are surprisingly low-tech and cheap. Patients put a drop of blood on one side of the slip of paper, and on the other appears a colorful pattern in the shape of a tree, which tells medical professionals whether the person is infected with certain diseases. Water-repellent comic-book ink saturates several layers of paper, he said. The ink funnels a patient's blood into tree-like channels, where several layers of treated paper react with the blood to create diagnostic colors. It's not entirely unlike a home pregnancy test, Whitesides said, but the chips are much smaller and cheaper, and they test for multiple diseases at once. They also show how severely a person is infected rather than producing only a positive-negative reading.
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Why It's Important To Eat Whole Grains | Pure Edge Nutrition - 0 views
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Whole grains can have a powerful impact on your health! Start shaping up for fall by adding a variety of whole grains to your diet. Since your body absorbs the nutrients from food easier than from vitamins, it's important to eat the foods with the most antioxidants. Here's how you can know the differences of the everyday grains we eat, and to get the most benefits from tasty whole grains!Why Are Whole Grains Good For You?Whole grains are loaded with essential vitamins and nutrients that our bodies need. Whole grains contain protein, fiber, B vitamins, antioxidants, iron, zinc, copper, and magnesium. Due to this, whole grains have been shown to prevent many types of illness including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cancer. Whole grains are linked to excellent amounts of fiber. Whole wheat contains the most fiber and brown rice has the least.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that diets with whole grains that are low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol reduce heart disease and cancers. This applies to whole grain foods with at least 51% of whole grain ingredients. Shockingly enough, only 10% of Americans get enough whole grains a day. It's best to incorporate at least three serving's worth.Know the Difference Between 100% Whole Grains and 100% WheatA whole grain is the bran, germ, and endosperm of a grain. The most important thing is that all parts of the grain are still intact and in a healthy proportion.It gets tricky when you're at the grocery store with tons of options in front of you. Remember to steer clear of anything that's refined or processed. Similar names like "multigrain, 100% wheat, organic, pumpernickel, bran, and stone ground" are not necessarily whole grain! Especially beware of "100% wheat" bread. Why? Unfortunately, manufacturers strip the outermost later of bran off the wheat kernel and use refined wheat flour with molasses to fill it. Sadly this product does not count as 100% whole grain bread!You can
Liver Detox and Foods for a Healthy Liver - 0 views
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The liver is a very important organ for our body as it has many functions. It cleanses the toxins out of the blood, stores certain vitamins and minerals and controls fats, amino acids glucose and cholesterol. Liver also combats infections in the body. Liver breaks down the foods and creates energy. Liver also creates enzymes and proteins in the body.It is important to maintain a healthy liver for the healthy body. Bad lifestyle and intake of certain foods can damage the liver. Alcohol, tobacco and stimulants like tea and coffee are bad for the liver. Food additives, pesticides and environmental pollutants can have bad effect on liver. You should avoid fried foods and foods high in saturated fats.
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Make plentiful use of your essential oils to treat your acne well. Rub them wisely to saturate your skin and reduce the visibility of acne. By using it regularly, the blurring of acne will get to be clear. Essential oils revive the skin, reduces wrinkles, and it is a capable hostile to anti-aging ingredient, and obviously, adjusts the skin complexion.
This Summer, Be Cool With Refreshing Litchi Recipes! - 1 views
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After mangoes, litchis are the second most popular summer delight. Litchi is a juicy tropical and subtropical fruit. It is a natural refresher packed with various health benefits. Litchi prevents growth of cancer cells, and is low on calories and it contains no cholesterol or saturated fats.
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Phones, paper 'chips' may fight disease - CNN.com - 0 views
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A chemistry professor at Harvard University is trying to shrink a medical laboratory onto a piece of paper that's the size of a fingerprint and costs about a penny.
Here Is a Lifestyle that Can Prevent a Heart Blockage | The Diabetes Club - 0 views
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The best way to avoid a heart blockage from happening is to prevent or to reduce the accumulation of fat in the arteries, a condition known as atherosclerosis. Why is this important? Because with time, this fat clogs the coronary arteries, the ones that wrap the heart, reducing the amount of blood the heart needs to keep ticking.
Exactly How Bad Are Trans Fats | Your Health Our Priority - 0 views
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Are you worried you are getting heavier day by day? Well, it might be because of those fries you are addicted to. Deep fried foods are rich in trans fats which are directly related to obesity and heart failure. Trans fats build up the blood vessels, hindering the smooth flow of blood through them.
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