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When would discoveries from Ayurveda earn a Nobel?

When would discoveries from Ayurveda earn a Nobel?

A Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for 2015 to Dr Tu You You Tu of China is perceived as a recognition of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It has raised hopes in India and

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Lycopene antioxidant helps to fight against many life threatening diseases

Lycopene antioxidant helps to fight against many life threatening diseases

Lycopene is a naturally occurring antioxidant available in many ripe fruits such as tomatoes (the major source of the carotenoid antioxidant lycopene which helps for lowering the risk of cancer), watermelon, grapes and papayas. It

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2015 Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded to the discovery of drug for Malaria from Chinese traditions

2015 Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded to the discovery of drug for Malaria from Chinese traditions

Youyou Tu discovered Artemisinin, a drug that has significantly reduced the mortality rates for patients suffering from Malaria, for which she is awarded 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with one half jointly to

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80% of Mumbai women with a BMI over normal are at risk of heart disease: Saffolalife Study

80% of Mumbai women with a BMI over normal are at risk of heart disease: Saffolalife Study

In a unique initiative aimed at identifying risk factors associated with poor heart health among Indian women, the Saffolalife Study 2015 has revealed that more than 60% of urban Indian females are at risk of

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Food technologists considering algae, quinoa, pulses as best alternative protein sources

Food technologists considering algae, quinoa, pulses as best alternative protein sources

Algae is evolving as the next new alternative protein source consumers are anxious to bite into as an ingredient in crackers, snack bars, cereals and breads, according to a presentation at IFT15: Where Science Feeds

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Consumers do want to improve their overall nutrition but don’t know where to start: Study

Consumers do want to improve their overall nutrition but don’t know where to start: Study

The survey, conducted by DSM Nutritional Products, showed that while consumers want to improve their overall nutrition and wellness, they don’t know where to start, and say they are confused about the science behind nutrition

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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