Be nutty for good health
April 13th, 2012 - 1:36 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 13 (IANS) Chomping on nuts leads to higher levels of good cholesterol (Hdl, high-density lipoprotein) and lower levels of C-reactive protein, which can trigger chronic diseases including heart ... Read more...
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Sweetener keeps obesity at bay among kids
June 29th, 2011 - 1:59 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 29 (IANS) Children and adolescents who eat candy tend to weigh less than their non-consuming peers."The study illustrates that children and adolescents who consume candy are less likely ... Read more...
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Prenatal pesticide exposure tied to lower IQ
April 21st, 2011 - 3:52 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 21 (IANS) Prenatal exposure to organophosphate pesticides, widely used on food crops, is related to lower intelligence scores at age seven.
Researchers from the School of Public Health, ... Read more...
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Drinking 100 percent fruit juice linked with improved diet quality
April 27th, 2010 - 3:55 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 27 (IANS) Children and teens who drink 100 percent fruit juice have higher intakes of key nutrients compared to non-consumers, says a new study.
Two new studies from researchers at ... Read more...
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