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Study compares impact of different diets on health

Study compares impact of different diets on health

What we eat also has consequences for our health and animal welfareWhich diet is better: moderately reduce meat consumption and eat more fruit, vegetables and wholegrain products? A new study by the University of Bonn

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Spicy substance from pepper gets into breast milk after eating: New finding

Spicy substance from pepper gets into breast milk after eating: New finding

Various studies have suggested that the "taste experience" in early childhood influences eating behaviour in adultsAccording to a recent human study led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany, it was found that after

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Eliminating old cells in human fat alleviates diabetes: Study

Eliminating old cells in human fat alleviates diabetes: Study

The discovery could lead to game-changing new treatments for metabolic diseasesEliminating old, dysfunctional cells in human fat alleviates signs of diabetes, researchers from UConn Health (University of Connecticut, US) report. The discovery could lead to

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TIFR announces national facility for nutrition & metabolism research

TIFR announces national facility for nutrition & metabolism research

To enhance and augment national efforts to tackle malnutrition and NCDs Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), based in Mumbai, supported by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), has announced an advanced national analytical facility

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Higher coffee consumption associated with slower cognitive decline: Study

Higher coffee consumption associated with slower cognitive decline: Study

Habitual coffee intake may be a protective factor against Alzheimer’sWorldwide, coffee is one of the most popular beverages consumed. Several studies have suggested a protective role of coffee, including reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

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Scientists create zinc index for human body to address mineral deficiency

Scientists create zinc index for human body to address mineral deficiency

Mild zinc deficiency could alter gene expression in the body and the intestine’s microbial environment is crucial for zinc metabolismZinc deficiency is prevalent around the world, and among children, these mineral shortfalls can lead to

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Scientists identify new target in brain for suppressing hunger

Scientists identify new target in brain for suppressing hunger

Such an approach could offer a way to treat obesity as wellPeople with Prader Willi syndrome, a genetic disorder, have an insatiable appetite. They never feel full, even after a hearty meal. The result can

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IIT-M identifies molecular mechanism to convert sea-water into drinking water

IIT-M identifies molecular mechanism to convert sea-water into drinking water

Extremely useful in the design of novel RO (reverse osmosis) systems that utilise carbon nanotubes-based membranesResearchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) have identified the possible molecular mechanisms in water flow through a

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Obesity raises risk of gum disease: Study

Obesity raises risk of gum disease: Study

Obesity may raise the risk of periodontal bone lossChronic inflammation caused by obesity may trigger the development of cells that break down bone tissue, including the bone that holds teeth in place, according to new

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Low caffeine during pregnancy may help to reduce gestational diabetes risk: Study

Low caffeine during pregnancy may help to reduce gestational diabetes risk: Study

There remains limited data on the link between caffeine and maternal health outcomesConsuming a low amount of caffeine during pregnancy could help to reduce gestational diabetes risk, according to researchers in the Perelman School of