1. Home
  2. Research

Category: Research

Research
CMFRI to commercialise seaweed-based product for treating fatty liver disease

CMFRI to commercialise seaweed-based product for treating fatty liver disease

Inks MoU with Kerala-based company Emineotech The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has announced that Cadalmin LivCure extract, a patent-protected nutraceutical product developed by the researchers at CMFRI from seaweeds, against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease,

Research
Mediterranean diet not only boosts health, but also improves fertility: Study

Mediterranean diet not only boosts health, but also improves fertility: Study

Infertility is a global health concern affecting 48 million couples and 186 million individuals worldwide With an emphasis on fruits, vegetables and legumes, the Mediterranean diet has long been applauded for its multiple health benefits.

Research
First study to link pollination loss with unhealthy diet

First study to link pollination loss with unhealthy diet

Lower-income countries lost significant agricultural income due to insufficient pollination Inadequate pollination has led to a 3-5% loss of fruit, vegetable, and nut production and an estimated 427,000 excess deaths annually from lost healthy food

Research
Study links high coffee consumption with cardiovascular deaths

Study links high coffee consumption with cardiovascular deaths

A study of more than 18,600 men and women in Japan was conducted Drinking two or more cups of coffee a day may double the risk of death from cardiovascular disease among people with severe

Research
Study links use of Allura Red food dye with inflammatory bowel diseases

Study links use of Allura Red food dye with inflammatory bowel diseases

Allura Red is a common ingredient in candies, soft drinks, dairy products and some cereals Long-term consumption of Allura Red food dye can be a potential trigger of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), Crohn's disease and

Research
External use of polyherbal oils effective in treating Post-COVID lung infections: Study

External use of polyherbal oils effective in treating Post-COVID lung infections: Study

Polyherbal oil having properties of inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 can prove to be a promising therapeutic approach against COVID-19 A study conducted on golden Syrian hamsters has revealed that the external use of polyherbal oils is effective in fighting the

Research
Scientists develop new way to fortify foods with vitamin A

Scientists develop new way to fortify foods with vitamin A

Fortifying foods with new polymer particles containing vitamin A could promote better vision and health for millions of people Vitamin A deficiency is the world's leading cause of blindness, and in severe cases, it can

Research
Study links coffee consumption with lowered diabetes risk in women post-pregnancy

Study links coffee consumption with lowered diabetes risk in women post-pregnancy

Drinking coffee regularly after pregnancy may lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes for women who had diabetes during pregnancy One in three Singaporeans currently has a risk of developing diabetes in their lifetime, and

Research
Scientists discover impact of fruit and vegetable intake on nutritional value of breast milk

Scientists discover impact of fruit and vegetable intake on nutritional value of breast milk

A significant correlation between the dietary habits in fruit and vegetable consumption of lactating women and the polyphenol content in their breast milk The breastfeeding rate in Hong Kong has been increasing steadily over the

Research
Scientists use quinoa to make better cookie

Scientists use quinoa to make better cookie

The "super grain" quinoa has the potential to make a super cookie, according to research by Washington State University In a study published in the Journal of Food Science, US-based Washington State University (WSU) researchers show