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Experts indicate change of belly fat distribution in women with avocados

Experts indicate change of belly fat distribution in women with avocados

Focusing on whether subcutaneous to visceral fat ratio changed with avocado consumptionAccording to a new study from the US-based University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and collaborators, an avocado a day could help redistribute belly fat in

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IISER Bhopal sequences genome of medicinal herb Giloy as a first

IISER Bhopal sequences genome of medicinal herb Giloy as a first

The genome sequence of Giloy could be a breakthrough as the potential therapeutic agent for diseases like COVID-19 in the futureThe Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal scientists have sequenced the genome of Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia),

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Common pesticides may contribute to global obesity crisis: Study

Common pesticides may contribute to global obesity crisis: Study

Studied the effect of chlorpyrifos on foodMcMaster University, Canada researchers have recently discovered that chlorpyrifos, which is banned for use on foods in Canada but widely sprayed on fruits and vegetables in many other parts

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Cellular agri development to change food industry: Study

Cellular agri development to change food industry: Study

Call for increased public investments in open-source research and educationA recent study led by Penn State researchers in the US has concluded that the development of cellular agriculture — food grown in factories from cells

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Study identifies gene variants linked with differences in food intake

Study identifies gene variants linked with differences in food intake

The investigators hope that the discovery will point to new treatment strategies to curb the obesity epidemicA team of researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH), and other institutions

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Study links flavonoid-rich foods with improved blood pressure

Study links flavonoid-rich foods with improved blood pressure

Gut bacteria and flavonoid-rich foods are linked and improve blood pressure levelsFlavonoid-rich foods, including berries, apples, pears and wine, appear to have a positive effect on blood pressure levels, an association that is partially explained

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Study uncovers role of fructose-based diet in causing obesity

Study uncovers role of fructose-based diet in causing obesity

Future research will aim to confirm that the findings in mice translate to humansAccording to a preclinical study from investigators at US-based Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian, eating fructose appears to alter cells in the

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Harvard explores link between walnut consumption and life expectancy

Harvard explores link between walnut consumption and life expectancy

Findings show a connection between regular walnut consumption and greater longevityAccording to a study by researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in the US, higher walnut consumption – both in terms

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Vitamin D may protect against young-onset colorectal cancer: Study

Vitamin D may protect against young-onset colorectal cancer: Study

The association was stronger for dietary vitamin D, principally from dairy productsConsuming higher amounts of Vitamin D – mainly from dietary sources – may help protect against developing young-onset colorectal cancer or precancerous colon polyps,

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Scientists find way to correct obesity

Scientists find way to correct obesity

SH-BC-893 could be a promising therapy for managing diet-induced obesityA team of scientists at University of California, US has discovered a novel pharmacological approach to attenuate the mitochondrial dysfunction that drives diet-induced obesity.  Consuming a