Author Archives: Health

Is the trendy Keto diet BAD for you? High-fat eating plan raises blood pressure

Is the trendy Keto diet BAD for you? High-fat eating plan ‘increases blood pressure in weeks’ as scientists warn its harmful effects have been ‘underestimated’ High-fat diet raised the blood pressure of rats after just four weeks Caused the release of immune cells that drive inflammation Inflammation is linked to hypertension, which can lead to… Read More »

Alphabet's Verily snags $1B in funding round

Brief Published Jan. 7, 2019 Dive Brief: Google-parent Alphabet’s life sciences arm Verily has raised $ 1 billion in a funding round led by private equity firm Silver Lake. Other investors include Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and additional global investment management firms. The money will go toward strategic partnerships, global business opportunities and potential acquisitions, the… Read More »

Recipe: Raw Corn & Black Bean Salad

Ingredients 4 fresh ears of corn 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 2 cups arugula 1 15-oz can black beans, rinsed well (~1 ½ cups drained beans) 1 cup packed fresh cilantro, chopped ¼ cup minced red onion 3 tbsp canola oil 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced 1 tsp honey… Read More »