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Study finds ultra-processed gateway foods might lead to unhealthy adolescent eating
Washington: According to the research on adolescent eating habits, certain ultra-processed foods, such as sweets, premade pastries, and frozen desserts, may operate as a “gateway” meal, leading to a higher intake of…
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Infant antibiotic use may negatively affect adult gut health
London: Antibiotics are frequently administered to preterm and low birth weight infants in order to prevent infections, not simply treat them as they have a higher risk of developing them. A recent…
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Dietary drinks can up heart disease risk: Study
London: A new study has found a link between consumption of artificial sweetener, generally found in dietary beverages, and increased cardiovascular disease risk like stroke. Artificial sweeteners like aspartame, acesulfame potassium, and…
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Cancers in adults under 50 on rise globally, study finds
Washington: The incidence of cancers diagnosed before the age of 50 has dramatically increased around the world, with this rise beginning around 1990, according to a study. These early onset cancers include…
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Artificial intelligence can treat women with heart attacks: Study
Zurich: Heart attacks are one of the most common causes of death globally, with women dying at a higher rate than males. Cardiologists have been concerned about this for decades, and it…
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Increased exercise may lower the risk of heart failure
Washington: According to new research published today in the American Heart Association’s flagship journal Circulation, engaging in moderate or vigorous physical activity may reduce the risk of developing heart failure. This finding…
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Sugar substitutes impact gut microbiome
Weizmann: Non-nutritive sweeteners have made the claim that they can provide all the sweetness of sugar without any calories since the late 1800s. Researchers who published their findings in the journal Cell…
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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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Gardening can promote better mental health: Study
Washington: New research suggests that many people may indeed reap mental health benefits from working with plants even if they’ve never gardened before. In a study published in the journal PLOS ONE,…
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How do you deal with social anxiety?
New Delhi: When meeting new people, speaking in front of a group, or taking an important test, most people feel nervous or uncomfortable. This is completely normal and usually disappears once the…
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Study shows how to increase kids’ vegetables, fruits intake
Washington: Parents, take note! Filling half of a child’s plate with fruits and vegetables isn’t just recommended by the United States Dietary Guidelines, it also helps increase the amount of produce that…
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Do you know frequent naps and high blood pressure are interlinked? Study reveals
Washington: According to new research, napping frequently is linked to increased risks for high blood pressure and stroke. The findings of the study were published in Hypertension, a journal of the American…
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Language areas in the human brain have unique connections
Washington: Neuroscientists have gained new insight into how our brain evolved into a language-ready brain. Compared to chimpanzee brains, the pattern of connections of language areas in our brain has expanded more…
