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Cocoa flavanol supplement shows promise for reducing cardiovascular risk, suggests study
Boston: According to a large-scale trial led by Brigham and Women’s hospital, a cocoa flavanol supplement and a multivitamin could prevent a 27 per cent lower rate of cardiovascular disease and cancer.…
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Low-calorie sweetener can also improve gut health: Study
Washington: A new study has revealed that a low-calorie mixture that is as sweet as table sugar and, in lab experiments, feeds ‘good’ gut microbes. The study was published in the journal,…
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An inflammatory diet may lead to depression: Research
Boston: The association between depression, eating, and the onset of frailty was discovered in a recent study. The Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences published this study. Frailty is defined as an identified…
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Warm milk makes you sleepy, study explains why
Washington: According to time-honoured advice, drinking a glass of warm milk at bedtime will encourage a good night’s rest. Here’s why. Milk’s sleep-enhancing properties are commonly ascribed to tryptophan, but scientists have…
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Study recommends ways to reduce salt in baked goods
Washington: Adult Americans typically eat twice the daily amount of salt recommended by dietary guidelines. A new study has recommended methods to reduce salt in baked goods since they are a major…
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Study shows regular millet consumption can combat anemia
New Delhi: A new study has shown that regular consumption of millets can improve hemoglobin and serum ferritin levels to reduce iron deficiency anemia, which is rising globally. The findings of the…
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Avocados may lower risk of cardiovascular disease: Study
Washington: Eating two servings of avocados a week was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a recent study. The study was published in ‘Journal of the American Heart…
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Highly processed food affects memory: Study
Washington: A new study has found that four weeks on a diet of highly processed food leads to a strong inflammatory response in the brains of ageing rats that was accompanied by…
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Milk and water are most efficient vehicles for absorbing vitamin D, finds study
Brussels: According to a new study, milk and water are the most efficient vehicles for absorbing vitamin D. The findings were presented at the 24th European Congress of Endocrinology in Milan, Italy.…
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Food can be produced without sunlight via artificial photosynthesis
Washington: According to a study by the University of California, scientists have found a way to bypass the need for biological photosynthesis altogether and create food independent of sunlight by using artificial…
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Daily consumption of cranberries can improve cardiovascular health, suggests study
London: According to a new clinical trial led by King’s College, daily consumption of cranberries for one month can improve cardiovascular function in healthy men. The findings of the study were published…
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Here’s how you can bake a perfect yeast-free pizza
Maryland : According to a new study by the University of Naples Federico II, blowing bubbles in dough bakes perfect yeast-free pizza. The findings of the study were published by AIP Publishing,…
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Study suggests sweetened, unsweetened coffee consumption linked to lower death risk
Washington: A new study has found that in comparison to non-coffee drinkers, adults who drank moderate amounts (1.5 to 3.5 cups per day) of unsweetened coffee or coffee sweetened with sugar were…
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Are ultra-processed foods harmful? Experts present their argument
Washington: A study by the American Society for Nutrition outline the case for and against using the concept of ultra-processed foods to help inform dietary guidelines beyond conventional food classification systems. The…
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Proteins in plant-based substitutes are less than from chicken, finds study
Washington: A new study has found that proteins in a model plant-based substitute were not as accessible to cells as those from chicken. The study was published in the journal, ‘Journal of…
