Monday, November 30, 2015
Loneliness May Warp Our Genes, And Our Immune Systems
Loneliness May Warp Our Genes, And Our Immune Systems
Loneliness has been linked to everything from heart disease to Alzheimer's disease. Depression is common among the lonely. Cancers tear through their bodies more rapidly, and viruses hit them harder and more frequently. A study suggests that's the pain of loneliness activates the immune pattern of fight or flight.
November 30, 2015 at 01:45PM
via Digg http://ift.tt/1lnTstH
⤴︎ Gynecology
from lactation « WordPress.com Tag Feed http://ift.tt/1NifNzv
article sponsered by Northern Michigan certified lactation consulting and Mother Hubbards Country Cupboard
A Book Signing for "Appetizers" at the Fairfield University Bookstore
from The Martha Stewart Blog http://ift.tt/1NhXnPp
via crafterdiy
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Pump it up!
One of those strange fantasies that I have, that theoretically at least is possible, is forced lactation. Yes, I know, have a baby (too old now anyway), let him suckle, and you will produce milk. Thing is, thats not the way my kink plays out! No, what I fancy is being milked by a machine, just like a cow. Literally ideally, though given my physical health, it might be easier if my ‘udders’ could be connected up to said milking machine while being sat up, rather than having to do it on hands and knees. Even with padding, I’m not sure how long my knees would take being in that position anyway.
The big snag with the concept, is the fact that milking machines are designed for cow udders, and the human nipple is a lot smaller, to put it mildly! I guess putting the whole breast in a milking cup might work, though how efficient that would be at producing milk, I have no idea? Maybe someone would like to tell me. Having my nipples, err, modified to fit into those milking machines might be an interesting experience lol! But yes, I’d love it!
This is the one fantasy of mine that I have no idea where it originated from, honest. Hey, I’ve never even seen a cow milked other than on film/TV! But all the same, the idea, of being pumped, and producing milk, yes, it appeals greatly. There are various drugs/herbs that can be used to induce milk, but I have no idea how effective they are, but I’d love to find out! Probably only once, probably not for too long, but all the same…
Whether I would also produce, err, cream, might be another issue!
But if anyone wants to give me the chance, or I guess, adapt one of the more standard human milking machines, to produce the more powerful suction effect, then let me know, I’d love to get connected up, and see if I could produce any milk. And fine, if I can’t, we can always try for a while at least lol! ;)
Christmas present, oh, I wouldnt say no!
The video, its in the title!
from lactation « WordPress.com Tag Feed http://ift.tt/1MYbYjJ
article sponsered by Northern Michigan certified lactation consulting and Mother Hubbards Country Cupboard
Not Criminally Responsible
Not Criminally Responsible
The case for forensic psychiatry in reintegrating people with mental illnesses.
November 29, 2015 at 03:06AM
via Digg http://ift.tt/1MXEMIV
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Do you remember the ancient history of HIV/AIDS?
Do you remember the ancient history of HIV/AIDS?
As a gay man born in 1970, I’m too young to have been swept up in the early plague years, let alone the exuberant sexual culture of the 1970s. But I’m also too old for HIV to have always been a permanent feature of our political, cultural, biomedical and, yes, sexual landscape.
November 28, 2015 at 11:03PM
via Digg http://ift.tt/1TgutUP
White Chocolate Chips with Macadamia Nuts and Cranberry lactation cookies
Out comes something new from the oven. After much research, I’m pleased to say these cookies now pack more punch to help produce more milk. :)
Other then the usual milk producing ingredients that I used to add into my muffins, these cookies have added lactogenic ingredients like black sesame seeds and macadamia nuts to help boost milk production more.
Quite happy to know that these actually helped friends further, taking these as snacks on top of my muffins, and to top it all they are really yummy. These are not your usual cakey soft cookies. They are crunchy and crisp, so they store really well. Major love for this new find.
from lactation « WordPress.com Tag Feed http://ift.tt/1Q5w7Zv
article sponsered by Northern Michigan certified lactation consulting and Mother Hubbards Country Cupboard
Friday, November 27, 2015
Breakfast Cereal's Last Gasp
Breakfast Cereal's Last Gasp
Better-informed consumers are ditching the bowls of sugar that were once a triumph of 20th-century marketing.
November 27, 2015 at 04:11PM
via Digg http://ift.tt/1XkOZJC
Smoking high-strength cannabis may damage nerve fibres in brain
Smoking high-strength cannabis may damage nerve fibres in brain
Study suggests high levels of skunk use may affect the brain’s white matter, making communication between the right and left hemispheres less efficient.
November 27, 2015 at 11:39AM
via Digg http://ift.tt/1lN5ptA
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Pharma Company Breaks Promise To Lower Price Of Expensive, Lifesaving Drug
Pharma Company Breaks Promise To Lower Price Of Expensive, Lifesaving Drug
But don't worry, poor people, hospitals will get a price cut.
November 27, 2015 at 02:24AM
via Digg http://ift.tt/1lM5JJ3
The Tryptophan Epidemic of 1989
The Tryptophan Epidemic of 1989
In 1989, 1,536 people were hospitalized with a rare disease that stemmed from a batch of over-the-counter tryptophan supplements. Was it a result of genetic engineering gone bad, or was the amino acid itself to blame?
November 26, 2015 at 11:00AM
via Digg http://ift.tt/1SlxPoO
A Thanksgiving Facebook Chat About Pies
from The Martha Stewart Blog http://ift.tt/1HpNYZO
via crafterdiy
Progesterone May Not Help Women With History of Miscarriages, Study Finds
Many Doctors Unaware of Truvada, Drug for Preventing H.I.V.
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
The Doctor the NFL Tried to Silence
The Doctor the NFL Tried to Silence
League physicians sought to discredit Bennet Omalu’s autopsy study showing widespread brain damage in former Steelers star Mike Webster.
November 25, 2015 at 08:28PM
via Digg http://ift.tt/1IeUEow
For Thanksgiving, can you stretch your stomach to eat more?
For Thanksgiving, can you stretch your stomach to eat more?
It’s a popular notion that dieting shrinks your stomach, so that, eventually, you feel less hungry and get fuller faster. But does that concept work in reverse?
November 25, 2015 at 04:21PM
via Digg http://ift.tt/1PXBMkm
How a viral video of a unicorn is changing the way we poop
How a viral video of a unicorn is changing the way we poop
Squatty Potty is probably the least sexy product you can image, and yet, it is taking over the Internet.
November 25, 2015 at 02:23PM
via Digg http://ift.tt/1XfdVm0
Is Double-Dipping A Food Safety Problem Or Just A Nasty Habit?
Is Double-Dipping A Food Safety Problem Or Just A Nasty Habit?
Can the bacteria in your mouth make it onto the chip then into the dip? Is this habit simply bad manners, or are you actively contaminating communal snacks with your particular germs?
November 25, 2015 at 10:19AM
via Digg http://ift.tt/1R6nJK9
Light Treatment May Work on Nonseasonal Depression, Study Finds
A Holiday Chat on Facebook and John Boy's Outpost
from The Martha Stewart Blog http://ift.tt/1T3idq2
via crafterdiy
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Coke’s Chief Scientist, Who Orchestrated Obesity Research, Is Leaving
Rise in Early Cervical Cancer Detection Is Linked to Affordable Care Act
The Best Drug for Quitting Smoking Can't Shake Its Suicide Stigma
The Best Drug for Quitting Smoking Can't Shake Its Suicide Stigma
Testimonies from former Chantix users make it difficult to come to any conclusion other than that Chantix caused them to have suicidal thoughts. But a review of the scientific literature has the exact opposite effect.
November 24, 2015 at 04:32PM
via Digg http://ift.tt/1OebzxO
These Tattoos Know Your Blood Pressure And Heart Rate
These Tattoos Know Your Blood Pressure And Heart Rate
Chaotic Moon is working on building a computerized tattoo that can read your vital signs while looking awesome.
November 24, 2015 at 02:50PM
via Digg http://ift.tt/1P6KRsy
What Happens to Your Body When You Stay Up For More Than 24 Hours?
What Happens to Your Body When You Stay Up For More Than 24 Hours?
Spoiler: It's not good.
November 24, 2015 at 01:37PM
via Digg http://ift.tt/1HSqQDd
Vegetarian Thanksgiving: Roasted Pumpkin Wedges With Chili Pesto
The Case For Testing Drugs On Pregnant Women
The Case For Testing Drugs On Pregnant Women
Traditionally, expectant mothers have been excluded from clinical trials, but could this practice be doing more harm than good?
November 24, 2015 at 07:35AM
via Digg http://ift.tt/1lfDLF2
Behind the Scenes of a Macy's Black Friday Commercial
from The Martha Stewart Blog http://ift.tt/1kRa9Ov
via crafterdiy
Monday, November 23, 2015
Video Game Is Built to Be Prescribed to Children With A.D.H.D.
Breast-Feeding Is Good for Mothers, Not Just Babies, Studies Suggest
Beet Juice Is the Future of Dental Care
Beet Juice Is the Future of Dental Care
Tooth decay is a common problem in the industrialized world, but a simple solution may be around the corner after the recent discovery that beet juice was powerful at preventing oral issues.
November 23, 2015 at 05:45PM
via Digg http://ift.tt/1ST4jqu
Engineered Mosquitoes Could Eliminate Deadly Malaria Strain
Engineered Mosquitoes Could Eliminate Deadly Malaria Strain
Scientists now have all the pieces in place to release mosquitoes into the wild with traits that would could eliminate them as vectors for Plasmodium falciparum, the parasite that causes malaria.
November 23, 2015 at 05:45PM
via Digg http://ift.tt/1XafWQd
Performance Art Robot Drinks Coke Until It Dies
Performance Art Robot Drinks Coke Until It Dies
This robot is trying to make some kind of statement about soda being bad for you. It made us very sad to watch. But we're probably going to keep eating garbage.
November 23, 2015 at 05:13PM
via Digg http://ift.tt/1I74T3x
The Surgeons Who Operate On More Than One Person At Once
The Surgeons Who Operate On More Than One Person At Once
Boston Globe reporters Jenn Abelson and Liz Kowalczyk talk to ProPublica’s Marshall Allen about their investigation into the hospital practice of booking two surgeries at the same time.
November 23, 2015 at 01:54PM
via Digg http://ift.tt/1lFkiOq
Why you always get sick over the holidays
Why you always get sick over the holidays
Lucky are the few who haven’t gone on a much-needed vacation only to spend it hugging a box of tissues in a bed-bound Theraflu blur. What's the method behind the universe's madness?
November 23, 2015 at 01:40PM
via Digg http://ift.tt/1N41Ncg
Thousands of drug users are rescuing each other with antidote naloxone
Thousands of drug users are rescuing each other with antidote naloxone
As the opioid epidemic has exploded in small towns and suburbs in recent years, officials have scrambled to put naloxone in the hands of drug users’ families and friends, and to make it more widely available by equipping police officers with the drug.
November 23, 2015 at 12:37PM
via Digg http://ift.tt/1PIWkhJ
Why Buffalo Don't Lead To Plagues
Why Buffalo Don't Lead To Plagues
When Europeans landed in the Americas, countless native inhabitants contracted (and died from) plagues like smallpox. But why weren't there similar extant diseases that spread to Europeans? CGP Grey Explains.
November 23, 2015 at 09:45AM
via Digg http://ift.tt/1jfWxuv
A Business Trip to Spain, Part 3
from The Martha Stewart Blog http://ift.tt/1X8MCcW
via crafterdiy
Generation meds: the US children who grow up on prescription drugs
Generation meds: the US children who grow up on prescription drugs
Millions of US children are on medication for behavioral problems and depression — but what are the long-term effects? The Guardian follows 6 kids to find out.
November 23, 2015 at 07:12AM
via Digg http://ift.tt/1lADI74
Sunday, November 22, 2015
States Lead Effort to Let Pharmacists Prescribe Birth Control
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Could micronaps be the ultimate productivity tool for our sleep-deprived age?
Could micronaps be the ultimate productivity tool for our sleep-deprived age?
Today, sleep is increasingly squeezed. It may have become trite to point it out, but it's true. So the sleep we get is of worse quality, too. So what now?
November 21, 2015 at 03:01PM
via Digg http://ift.tt/1Nh2YvB