Spice Up Your (Breast) Health

A new study suggests that compounds found in black pepper and curry powder help halt the growth of stem cells that give rise to breast cancer.

Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center applied piperine, found in black pepper, and curcumin, the main ingredient in the curry spice turmeric, to breast cancer cells in a laboratory dish. The spices, when used in combination, reduced the number of stem cells but did not harm normal breast cells.

Read more about this study here.

And try these Curry Recipes:

DIY Travel Snacks

No telling how many millions of people will be traveling by air again this holiday season. Every year the forecasts on numbers seems to go up and up from the years prior.

This year, in addition to gifts, books, magazines and carry on, many air travelers will be bringing along their own snacks as well. With the airlines charging extra these days for perks that used to be complimentary, more and more passengers are bringing their own treats to nibble on during flights. Besides, the selections are limited and not always healthful.

Here’s some ideas for portable snacks from home to keep your belly happy in the air.