Chocolate and fats in Valentine treats review
Nutrition expert Mehta explains fats in foods and how chocolate fits. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats lower cholesterol when used instead of saturated fats, while saturated and hydrogenated fats raise cholesterol. Chocolate has stearic acid which may not affect cholesterol, but most chocolates bring high total fats. antioxidants exist but broad food sources offer similar benefits with less fat.
Hospitals face high costs from drug administration errors
Studies in JAMA warn that errors in giving drugs cost teaching hospitals over 5 million dollars annually and affect up to two million patients nationwide. Harvard researchers say the $5.6 million figure underestimates true losses, excluding malpractice and long term injuries.
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Scientists map brain response to stinky odors in women
New York researchers show that sniffing a highly unpleasant odor triggers the amygdala in both brain halves, signaling strong dislike. The study notes a direct nose to brain pathway and explains why smells evoke rapid emotion.
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Soup Still Best for Curing Flu Says Santa Ana Resident
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