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Short-term high protein diets may hinder endurance athletes: Study

Short-term high protein diets may hinder endurance athletes: Study

Consuming a high-protein diet may negatively impact the gut New research has found that microbial instability in the gut could hinder the performance of elite endurance athletes, and that short-term, high-protein diets are associated with

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Study links fast-food diet during pregnancy with baby’s health

Study links fast-food diet during pregnancy with baby’s health

Milk proteins are hugely important for newborn development but the quality was found to be poor in mouse mothers eating the high fat, high sugar diet: Study A diet high in sugar and fat such

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Dr Kirtiraj K. Gaikwad at IIT-Roorkee bags recognition from FSSAI

Dr Kirtiraj K. Gaikwad at IIT-Roorkee bags recognition from FSSAI

Receives certificate of excellence for developing sustainable packaging material Dr Kirtiraj K. Gaikwad, Assistant Professor, Department of Paper Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, and his team, has received a certificate of excellence and

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Study links ultra-processed foods consumption with increased risk of dementia

Study links ultra-processed foods consumption with increased risk of dementia

The main food group contributing to high ultra-processed food intake was beverages, followed by sugary products and ultra-processed dairy in the study People who eat the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips

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Green tea extract promotes gut health, lowers blood sugar: Study

Green tea extract promotes gut health, lowers blood sugar: Study

Results showed that fasting blood glucose levels for all participants were significantly lower after taking green tea extract New research in people with a cluster of heart disease risk factors has shown that consuming green

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Potassium-rich foods to improve women’s heart health: Study

Potassium-rich foods to improve women’s heart health: Study

The study revealed that potassium helps preserve heart health, and that women benefit more than men Women who eat bananas, avocados and salmon could reduce the negative effects of salt in the diet, according to

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Study links moderate drinking to brain changes and cognitive decline

Study links moderate drinking to brain changes and cognitive decline

This is the largest study to date of moderate alcohol consumption and iron accumulation Consumption of seven or more units of alcohol per week is associated with higher iron levels in the brain, according to

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Vitamin B6 supplements could reduce anxiety and depression: Study

Vitamin B6 supplements could reduce anxiety and depression: Study

Further research is needed to identify other nutrition-based interventions that benefit mental wellbeing Scientists at the University of Reading in the UK measured the impact of high doses of Vitamin B6 on young adults and

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Eating bright-coloured fruits, vegetables may prevent women’s health issues: Study

Eating bright-coloured fruits, vegetables may prevent women’s health issues: Study

Women are at more risk for degenerative problems Women tend to live longer than men but typically have higher rates of illness. Now, new research from University of Georgia, US suggests these higher rates of

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Adding salt to your food may lead to higher risk of premature death: Study

Adding salt to your food may lead to higher risk of premature death: Study

Assessing overall sodium intake is notoriously difficult as many foods, particularly pre-prepared and processed foods, have high levels of salt added before they even reach the table People who add extra salt to their food