Protein intake is suspected to relate to recovery of skeletal muscle mass after kidney transplantation Conventional wisdom holds that low protein intake is essential for kidney disease patients. However, scientists from …
The developed lactic acid bacteria create natural sweetness in the yoghurt, thus reducing the need for added sugar A team of scientists at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) has developed a yoghurt bacterium, whic…
Researchers take a closer look at how time of day interacts with metabolism According to a new study by Scotland, whether a person eats their largest meal early or late in the day does not affect the way their body metab…
Fat sensors in the intestines stimulate the brain and drive food desires A dieter wrestling with cravings for fatty foods might be tempted to blame the tongue: the taste of butter or ice cream is hard to resist. But new …
To develop policies for the prevention of heart disease, especially for vulnerable adults Among several lifestyle changes that may reduce cardiovascular disease, adopting the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension…
Reflecting upon whether mother's mercury level during pregnancy is likely to have any adverse effect on the development of the child A woman's mercury level during pregnancy is unlikely to have an adverse effect on the d…
'Enriched seaweed' with extremely high nutritional value Researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research Institute in Haifa have developed an innovative technology that enables…
There could be factors beyond the poor diet quality of ultra-processed foods that impact the risk of developing colorectal cancer For many Americans, the convenience of pre-cooked and instant meals may make it easy to ov…
Implanted brain-stimulating device dramatically reduced bingeing episodes A small device that detects food craving-related brain activity in a key brain region, and responds by electrically stimulating that region, has s…
It is important not only to modify your diet but also improve your microbiome or intestinal immune system A recent study by the Columbia University Irving Medical Center, US has found that dietary sugar alters the gut mi…
To help the country meet UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets on reducing food losses in production and supply chains A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G) led by Prof…
Researchers applied a mathematical method that allows them to discover neural populations that can’t be identified from traditional functional magnetic resonance imaging data When we look at any of the foods such as pizz…
Pea-based drinks contain the most phosphorus, selenium and zinc Plant-based milk alternatives are an attractive option for people with allergies or intolerances, or who prefer a dairy-free diet. However, because some ess…
Overcomes limitations of chemical methods of synthesis & time delays associated with conventional fermentation Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G) researchers have developed an ultrasound-assisted fermen…
X-ray screening identifies compounds blocking a major coronavirus enzyme Three natural compounds present in foods like green tea, olive oil and red wine are promising candidates for the development of drugs against the c…
Substituting some of the wheat flour in sugar cookies with banana peel flour Banana peels aren't always destined for the trash or compost anymore. They're making their way onto people's plates, replacing pork in 'pulled …
Daily intake of 1,200 milligrams of calcium may help prevent first-time and recurrent kidney stones Kidney stones can cause not only excruciating pain but also are associated with chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis and…
Using oils as a carrier of organic acids is a novel approach to delivering antimicrobial compounds against food-borne pathogens Recent outbreaks of food-borne Salmonella have been associated with chocolate and peanut but…
Currently, there are no pharmacological treatments for NASH because scientists don't understand the mechanics of the disease Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore have uncovered a mechanism that leads to an …
Reearchers will closely study the substance's impact on human gut health From the wide variety of sodas, candies and baked goods that are sold worldwide, it's clear that people love their sweet treats. But consuming too …
Researchers offer an inexpensive way for consumers to determine nitrite levels in foods Nitrates and nitrites give processed meats their characteristic pink color and robust flavor. Although many consumers want to limit …
General consumption of fish, poultry and eggs was not associated with increased cardiovascular risk Chemicals produced in the digestive tract by gut microbes after eating red meat may help explain part of the higher risk…
Consuming a high-protein diet may negatively impact the gut New research has found that microbial instability in the gut could hinder the performance of elite endurance athletes, and that short-term, high-protein diets a…
Milk proteins are hugely important for newborn development but the quality was found to be poor in mouse mothers eating the high fat, high sugar diet: Study A diet high in sugar and fat such as burgers, fries and fizzy d…
Receives certificate of excellence for developing sustainable packaging material Dr Kirtiraj K. Gaikwad, Assistant Professor, Department of Paper Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, and his team, ha…
