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Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder: Study

Implanted brain-stimulating device dramatically reduced bingeing episodes A small device that detects food craving-related brain activity in a key brain region, and responds by electrically stimulating that region, has shown promise in a pilot clinical

Sugar disrupts microbiome, eliminates protection against obesity and diabetes: Study

It is important not only to modify your diet but also improve your microbiome or intestinal immune system A recent study by the Columbia University Irving Medical Center, US has found that dietary sugar alters

IIT-G develops edible coating to extend shelf life of fruits & vegetables

To help the country meet UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets on reducing food losses in production and supply chains A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G) led by Prof. Vimal

MIT discovers neurons that light up on seeing images of food

Researchers applied a mathematical method that allows them to discover neural populations that can’t be identified from traditional functional magnetic resonance imaging data When we look at any of the foods such as pizza, ice

Study analyses mineral content in plant-based beverages

Pea-based drinks contain the most phosphorus, selenium and zinc Plant-based milk alternatives are an attractive option for people with allergies or intolerances, or who prefer a dairy-free diet. However, because some essential minerals are required

IIT-G develops new method to produce sugar substitute ‘Xylitol’ from sugarcane waste

Overcomes limitations of chemical methods of synthesis & time delays associated with conventional fermentation  Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G) researchers have developed an ultrasound-assisted fermentation method to produce a safe sugar substitute called ‘Xylitol’ from sugarcane bagasse

Compounds in green tea, olive oil and red wine effective against coronavirus: Study

X-ray screening identifies compounds blocking a major coronavirus enzyme Three natural compounds present in foods like green tea, olive oil and red wine are promising candidates for the development of drugs against the coronavirus. In

Scientists use banana peel flour to make better sugar cookies

Substituting some of the wheat flour in sugar cookies with banana peel flour Banana peels aren't always destined for the trash or compost anymore. They're making their way onto people's plates, replacing pork in 'pulled

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Study links high calcium, potassium diet with prevention of recurrent kidney stones

Study links high calcium, potassium diet with prevention of recurrent kidney stones

Daily intake of 1,200 milligrams of calcium may help prevent first-time and recurrent kidney stones Kidney stones can cause not only excruciating pain but also are associated with chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.

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Oil-based systems eradicate salmonella on food production machinery: Study

Oil-based systems eradicate salmonella on food production machinery: Study

Using oils as a carrier of organic acids is a novel approach to delivering antimicrobial compounds against food-borne pathogens Recent outbreaks of food-borne Salmonella have been associated with chocolate and peanut butter. Although Salmonella cannot grow in either of