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Over time, inflammation from EoE can damage and narrow the esophagus, causing a food impaction, which is “when food is stuck in the esophagus and cannot be propelled down into the stomach by the esophagus,” says Mary Ann Huang, MD, a hepatologist and gastroenterologist at HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke’s in Denver. “Typically, a food bolus, or clump of food, is stuck somewhere in the esophagus.”A food impaction can cause symptoms such as chest pain, choking, drooling, and dysphagia (trouble swallowing).[1] People usually know they need to seek urgent care, because symptoms are so extreme, says Ashkan Farhadi, MD, a…
Italian food, or at least Italian-inspired food, is one of the most popular cuisines in the United States. Many Americans are used to eating lasagna for dinner, making risotto when they’re trying to impress, and going out for pizza. However, there are many delicious Italian dishes Americans might be missing out on, especially in home cooking. One of the best Italian dishes most Americans are missing out on is pasta alla puttanesca. In 1988, actress Sophia Loren released the cookbook “Sophia Loren’s Recipes and Memories,” which includes her recipe for one of the best Italian dishes, pasta alla puttanesca. Born…
Key Takeaways Jumping to conclusions means making decisions with little evidence, and it often leads to wrong assumptions.To stop jumping to conclusions, gather all the facts, ask questions, and try seeing the situation from another perspective. Jumping to conclusions often happens in two ways: mind-reading and fortune-telling. Both involve making assumptions, either about other people’s thoughts or future events. Mind-Reading When a person is “mind-reading,” they are assuming that others are negatively evaluating them or have bad intentions for them. This assumes that a person can tell what others are thinking without having any evidence to back up those negative…
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Ring isn’t having the week it probably thought it would have. The Amazon-owned company aired an ad on Super Bowl Sunday for “Search Party,” its new feature that turns a neighborhood’s collective Ring cameras into one network, with the goal of locating lost dogs. Viewers, however, saw this as a major privacy violation—it doesn’t take much to imagine using this type of surveillance tech to locate people, not pets.The backlash wasn’t just isolated to the ad, however. The controversy reignited criticisms of the company’s partnership with Flock Safety, a security company that sells security cameras that track vehicles, notably for…
We all have our perceptions about what potential partners may find attractive. But according to new research by the University of St. Andrews in the U.K., the common perceptions of what men and women find attractive may actually be way off. In their study, researchers found women overestimate men’s attraction to thinness, and men overestimate women’s attraction to muscles.
Does anything beat fresh-picked strawberries? No, but you still can get pretty good strawberries year-round to use in these recipes with just 5 ingredients (or fewer). Smoothies, salads, cocktails, desserts, sandwiches, and more—you’re going to want to Save these recipes ASAP. Red, White, and Blueberry Lemonade John Mitzewich “A vibrant red, white, and blueberry lemonade is a version of our world famous State Fair Lemonade, and this lemonade is incredible, maybe even better than our original. The intense color and berry flavor make it a stunning summer drink.” —John Mitzewich Frozen Strawberry Dessert Salad Sheila LaLonde “This fruity strawberry dessert…
Carbohydrates are essential for energy and overall health, especially for the brain.The type, portion and pairing of carbs matter more than eliminating them entirely.A balanced, flexible approach to eating supports long-term health and enjoyment. “You’re diabetic?” someone asks, eyeing my croissant au chocolat with surprise. I smile and say yes—I’m a person with diabetes (that’s actually the right term)—and yes, I’m enjoying this croissant. This answer still surprises people because somewhere along the way, we were taught that people with diabetes can’t eat carbs. If you’ve been told that carbs are “bad,” warned off bananas and grapes because they have…
Key Takeaways Research shows there may be different subtypes of BPD, which can impact treatment.Popular books and studies suggest BPD might be categorized based on whether symptoms are internalizing versus externalizing.Some BPD subtypes respond differently to treatment, highlighting the need for more research. BPD subtypes appear in popular media and pop psychology books, even though they are not formally recognized by the DSM-V. In her book Understanding the Borderline Mother, Dr. Christine Lawson describes four subtypes of mothers with BPD: the Waif (helpless), the Hermit (fearful/avoidant), the Queen (controlling), and the Witch (sadistic). In The Essential Family Guide to Borderline…
Back in the 1980s, Rochester, New York, only had one small Chinese market, Lee’s Oriental, where we would get our groceries. On Tuesdays, Lee’s would get a shipment from New York City, full of a wide array of ingredients, from fresh fish and aromatics like ginger and garlic to fermented black beans and fresh egg noodles. The shipments were not consistent, and all the Chinese aunties would grab whatever came in that day. If you waited until late afternoon, the fresh produce, like bok choy or gai lan, would be picked through or sold out. Sometimes, I’d keep my mom…