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Probiotic supplementation causes fat loss in overweight adults: Study

Probiotic supplementation causes fat loss in overweight adults: Study

Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd. the second largest dairy product company in Japan, confirmed that its new probiotic ingredient, Bifidobacterium breve B-3, caused a significant reduction of body fat and modified metabolic function in adults

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Cranberry juice may help protect against heart disease

Cranberry juice may help protect against heart disease

A new study reveals that drinking low-calorie cranberry juice cocktail may help lower the risk of chronic diseases that rank among the leading causes of death worldwide, including heart disease, diabetes and stroke. The finding

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Buying too much, preparing in abundance are top causes of food waste at home

Buying too much, preparing in abundance are top causes of food waste at home

A study published in the International Journal of Consumer Studies shows that the top causes of food waste in homes include buying too much, preparing in abundance, unwillingness to consume leftovers, and improper food storage.For

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Fermented foods may decrease social anxiety

Fermented foods may decrease social anxiety

A study published in Psychiatry Research shows that young adults who eat more fermented foods have fewer social anxiety symptoms, with the effect being greatest among those at genetic risk for social anxiety disorder.The researchers

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CSIR succeeds in whole genome sequencing of tulsi

CSIR succeeds in whole genome sequencing of tulsi

The Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants, Lucknow, a frontier plant research laboratory of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has published whole genome sequence of Ocimum sanctum, the wonder plant ‘Holy basil’

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Dark chocolate may increase alertness

Dark chocolate may increase alertness

A study published in NeuroRegulation shows that dark chocolate may improve attention. The study, sponsored by The Hershey Co., is the first to examine the acute effects of chocolate on attentional characteristics of the brain

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Study shows consuming mushrooms may improve the immune system

Study shows consuming mushrooms may improve the immune system

A new University of Florida study published online April 11 in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition shows increased immunity in people who ate a cooked shiitake mushroom every day for four weeks.The

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Study says low self-esteem, visible food may predict obesity

Study says low self-esteem, visible food may predict obesity

A study published in the International Journal of Obesity shows that having low self-esteem related to one’s weight and keeping food visibly available around the house outside of the kitchen may be predictors of obesity.The

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Study shows skipping lunch common among children, especially young girls

Study shows skipping lunch common among children, especially young girls

According to new analysis of data from the 2009-2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) that evaluated eating patterns of 3,647 children ages 4-13 years, skipping lunch is a common practice among children and

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Adding peanuts to a meal benefits vascular health

Adding peanuts to a meal benefits vascular health

A study of peanut consumption showed that including them as a part of a high fat meal improved the post-meal triglyceride response and preserved endothelial function.“Peanuts are a healthy snack when eaten as part of