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IASST develops next-gen probiotic for healthy ageing

IASST develops next-gen probiotic for healthy ageing

Yogurt developed using the probiotic bacterium can promote healthy ageing in elderly population & improve longevityA team of scientists at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati has recently identified the

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Changing your diet could add up to a decade to life expectancy: Study

Changing your diet could add up to a decade to life expectancy: Study

A new model, available as an online calculator, estimates the impact of dietary changes on life expectancyA young adult in the US could add more than a decade to their life expectancy (LE) by changing

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Natural mineral may reverse memory loss: Study

Natural mineral may reverse memory loss: Study

A person who is getting a balanced diet of fruits, nuts, veggies and meat usually has good selenium levelsSelenium, a mineral found in many foods, could reverse the cognitive impact of stroke and boost learning

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More spice could help elders avoid salt: Study

More spice could help elders avoid salt: Study

39 healthy people over the age of 60 were recruited in the studyAdd a little spicy seasoning to a low sodium meal, and adults over the age of 60 may have a harder time noticing

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NCL develops new method for manufacturing food preservatives

NCL develops new method for manufacturing food preservatives

India currently imports 1,4 hydroquinone at a heavy cost that is used as intermediate in the manufacturing of food preservativesA team of researchers at the CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory in Pune have found that electrolysis can

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Study reveals cardiovascular risk of consuming small quantities of alcohol

Study reveals cardiovascular risk of consuming small quantities of alcohol

Even light drinking can be harmful to healthDrinking less than the UK’s recommended limit of 14 units of alcohol per week still increases the risk of cardiovascular issues such as heart and cerebrovascular disease, according

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Study links meat eating to inflammation, worse gut health

Study links meat eating to inflammation, worse gut health

The strongest systemic linkage was found with eating meatEating more meat, having less of a carbohydrate-digesting bacteria in the gut, and more pro-inflammatory immune cells in the blood all link with multiple sclerosis (MS), an

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Eating dinner close to bedtime disturbs blood sugar control: Study

Eating dinner close to bedtime disturbs blood sugar control: Study

For the general population, it may be advisable to abstain from eating for at least a couple of hours before bedtimeBlood sugar control, which is impaired in individuals with diabetes, is affected by various factors

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Antibiotics and Resistant Bacteria in Food Chain

Antibiotics and Resistant Bacteria in Food Chain

Antibiotics resistant (ABR) bacteria reach humans via the food chain through multiple pathways. First is through consumption of both animal products and vegetables which are exposed to antibiotics. A second route is the possible presence

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Eating watermelon regularly may help promote health: Study

Eating watermelon regularly may help promote health: Study

Although more research is needed, favourable effects on lipids/lipoprotein metabolism are emergingAccording to a new comprehensive review of the scientific literature on watermelon by Illinois Institute of Technology in the US, eating watermelon regularly may help promote