Mark-n-Sylva... Sylva-n-Mark... - Research

"Unraveling Breast Milk"

Sylva — Thu, 2 Oct 2008 20:32:23 -0400

Analytical scrutiny reveals how complex fluid nourishes infants and protects them from disease

"WHEN IT COMES to feeding infants, the mantra is "breast is best." A diet of breast milk for babies is correlated with benefits including less diarrhea as well as lower incidence of diabetes or asthma when compared to formula-fed babies. But precisely how breast milk confers those advantages is unclear. Scientists know the basic ingredients of breast milk but don't fully understand how exactly they work to provide optimum nutrition for infants and protect against disease.

Sunscreen Study

Sylva — Tue, 1 Jul 2008 22:32:24 -0400

I read about this independent study on sunscreen efficacy today and wanted to share:

Sunscreen Summary — What Works and What's Safe

Check it out!

The top ranking products (0 score which is perfect):
1. Keys Soap Solar Rx Therapeutic Sunblock, SPF 30 zinc 0 not waterproof
2. Trukid Sunny Days Facestick Mineral Sunscreen UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum, SPF 30+ titanium, zinc 0
3. California Baby Sunblock Stick No Fragrance, SPF 30+ water resistant, titanium 0
4. California Baby Sunblock Stick Everyday/year-Round, SPF 30+ titanium 0

My Thesis

Sylva — Wed, 2 Aug 2006 14:49:09 -0400

Every month I get an email from the Uconn Digital Commons where my thesis is published. The abstract is there, and the full text is available for download. See it here.

I have worked my first 12 hour shifts the last two days. I like the unit, but it's a long time to work. However, I feel good today, and there is a certain motivating factor when all you've done for the last two days is work, eat and sleep.