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The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 11, 2007

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The superbug methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus can make entering the hospital hazardous to your health. But Darthmouth University researchers recently found that taking aspirin can ward off antibiotic-resistant infections.

They analyzed blood samples from 876 hospital patients and learned that those treated with 325 milligrams of aspirin were 65 percent less vulnerable to MRSA than patients who didn't pop any.

Lead author Martin Sedlacek, M.D., credits salicylic acid, the active ingredient in aspirin, as the bacteria killer. Know you're being admitted? Talk to your doctor about starting an aspirin regimen.

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Breast Defense

Love your yogurt. Women who eat lots of calcium and vitamin D are less likely to get breast cancer before menopause. A study in the Archives of Internal Medicine of more than 30,000 women showed those who consumed 1,300 milligrams of calcium daily in food or supplements had a 40 percent lower risk of breast cancer than women who ate 600 milligrams or less. Subjects who took 550 IU of vitamin D daily had a 35 percent lower risk than those who took 160 IU or less.

Together, the nutrients appear to block the growth hormones breast cancer cells feed on, says researcher Jennifer Hsiang-Ling Lin, Ph.D. Eat dairy, salmon and eggs to get at least 1,000 milligrams of calcium and 200 IU of vitamin D a day.

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[Recipe of the week]

Simple Turkey Chili

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil

1 pound ground turkey

1 onion, chopped

2 cups water

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

1 (16 ounce) can canned kidney beans, drained, rinsed and mashed

1 tablespoon garlic, minced

2 tablespoons chili powder

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Place turkey in the pot and cook until evenly brown. Stir in onion, and cook until tender.

Pour water into the pot. Mix in tomatoes, kidney beans and garlic. Season with chili powder, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Serves 8.

Per serving: 198 calories, 7 grams fat, 42 milligrams cholesterol, 532 milligrams sodium, 19 grams carbs, 7 grams fiber, 16 grams protein

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