GM rice tested on Chinese schoolchildren?
September 12th, 2012 - 3:33 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 12 (IANS) China's top health authority has ordered a probe into a report that said genetically modified (GM) rice was tested on schoolchildren as part of a research ... Read more...
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Cheese cuts risk of diabetes by 12 percent
July 24th, 2012 - 8:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 24 (IANS) Eating just two slices of cheese a day cuts the risk of type 2 diabetes by 12 percent, scientists have discovered.The findings go against current health ... Read more...
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Mothers’ eating habits influence kids’ taste buds
May 31st, 2012 - 11:00 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 31 (IANS) Mothers fond of drinking or having junk food must watch out, as their children keep on monitoring such habits and can go on to adopt them ... Read more...
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Regular soda intake spikes stroke risk
April 22nd, 2012 - 2:07 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 22 (IANS) Regularly quaffing sugar-sweetened, low-calorie sodas is likely to spike risk of a stroke, but intake of caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee seems to lower it, a study ... Read more...
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Skipping breakfast could cause diabetes in men
April 7th, 2012 - 11:01 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 7 (IANS) If you happen to be one of those who doesn't mind avoiding breakfast, watch out. For scientists have found that men regularly skipping their morning meal ... Read more...
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Bored with jobs, women find solace in eating
March 14th, 2012 - 6:35 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 14 (IANS) If your craving for chocolate or a biscuit gets the better of you, then it is time to look for another job. Women who are over-worked, ... Read more...
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Ice cream as ‘addictive as cocaine’
March 5th, 2012 - 11:56 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 5 (IANS) Craving for ice cream can be so strong it is similar to that experienced by drug addicts, a study has found.The research has sparked concerns that ... Read more...
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Fish diet in pregnancy bolsters progeny’s intelligence
February 1st, 2012 - 12:53 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 1 (IANS) Babies born to women who ate more fish during pregnancy scored higher in verbal intelligence and fine motor skill tests and also fared better socially.The study, ... Read more...
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Caffeine elevates estrogen levels in Asian women
January 27th, 2012 - 1:30 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 27 (IANS) Asian women who consumed an average two cups of coffee daily had elevated estrogen levels as compared to those who consumed less.However, Caucasian women who ... Read more...
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‘Mediterranean diet’ can help one live longer
August 3rd, 2011 - 11:12 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 3 (IANS) A 'Mediterranean diet' can increase a woman's lifespan by as much as 15 years, and increase a man's life by eight years, says a study.
What ... Read more...
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Weight loss increases Vitamin D in obese women
May 26th, 2011 - 1:42 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 26 (IANS) Ladies, if you hit the gym, you may become less vulnerable to dangerous diseases like cancer. Poor Vitamin D levels, a cause for some diseases, ... Read more...
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Lowering fat intake can prevent diabetes
May 23rd, 2011 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 23 (IANS) Lower fat or carbohydrate intake can stave off diabetes, even without weight loss, new research says.In this study, 69 people were placed on diets with modest ... Read more...
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Caesarean babies at greater risk of becoming fat
May 15th, 2011 - 10:18 am ICT by IANS
London, May 15 (IANS) Babies born by Caesarean section may be at greater risk of becoming obese later in life than those delivered naturally, according to experts.A report in the ... Read more...
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An extra cup of coffee won’t increase high blood pressure risk
April 23rd, 2011 - 1:36 pm ICT by ANI
Data pooled in by researchers from six studies, covering 170,000 people, asked participants howmuch coffee they drank each day and then followed them for up to 33 years.The results showed that ... Read more...
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Cutting carbs rids liver of fat more effectively
April 19th, 2011 - 1:37 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 19 (IANS) Reducing carbohydrate intake is more effective than cutting calories for people who want to rid their liver of unhealthy fat content.
"What this study tells us ... Read more...
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Low carb-diet reduces liver fat faster
April 17th, 2011 - 3:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 17 (ANI): A new study has suggested that curbing carbohydrates is more effective than cutting calories for individuals who want to quickly reduce the amount of fat in their liver."What ... Read more...
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Salt in a single meal can affect blood flow
March 2nd, 2011 - 7:02 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 2 (IANS) It takes a mere 30 minutes for a single salty meal to constrict the blood flow in your arteries.
Scientists tested how quickly salt had a ... Read more...
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Mother’s milk define kid’s taste
February 20th, 2011 - 6:21 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 20 (IANS) Mothers wanting their children to eat greens should consume plenty of vegetables themselves while breast feeding, new research says.
Scientists have discovered that babies' taste buds are ... Read more...
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Dairy products aren’t necessarily bad for your health
February 12th, 2011 - 4:46 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Fen 12 (ANI): A new study has challenged the long-held beliefs about the impact of saturated fatty acids (SFA) on the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).Experts concluded that "single risk factors ... Read more...
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Six stress-busting foods that will make you feel better
January 16th, 2011 - 5:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 15 (ANI): Having a stressful day at the office? Here's something you should know - what you eat can have big impact on how you feel.Dietician Cynthia Sass said that ... Read more...
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Mediterranean diet keeps the brain fit
December 31st, 2010 - 4:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 31 (ANI): A new study has revealed that a Mediterranean diet could be the secret to keeping your brain in good working order in old age.A diet rich in fruit, ... Read more...
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Lack of vitamin D leads to ‘chubbier kids, faster weight gain’
November 9th, 2010 - 2:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 9 (ANI): A study by the University of Michigan has revealed that kids who are deficient in vitamin D accumulated fat around the waist and gained weight more rapidly than ... Read more...
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Skipping breakfast risky for the heart
October 27th, 2010 - 5:57 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 27 (IANS) A new study shows that leaving the house on an empty stomach leads to obesity, larger fat stores around the stomach and higher cholesterol levels -- all major ... Read more...
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Skipping breakfast too often ‘ups heart disease risk’
October 26th, 2010 - 12:10 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 26 (ANI): Leaving the house on an empty stomach increases the risk of potentially deadly heart disease, says a new research.It shows that regularly skipping breakfast leads to obesity, larger ... Read more...
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Low-salt advice based on spurious science, say experts
October 22nd, 2010 - 2:06 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Oct 22 (ANI): Scientists have slammed spurious science underlying advice that minimizing salt consumption lowers blood pressure, insisting it does not recognize the complex role of sodium in the body.As Australian ... Read more...
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Coffee or tea consumption may lower brain cancer risk
October 21st, 2010 - 4:20 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): A new study has indicated that consuming coffee or tea daily may reduce the chances of developing brain cancer.The conclusion is based on analysis of data concerning ... Read more...
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Enriched formula milk could make your baby obese
October 3rd, 2010 - 3:31 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 3 (IANS) Babies fed with enriched bottle milk are more likely to be obese by the age of five, a British study found.The study shows faster weight gain in ... Read more...
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Caffeine helps reduce brain cancer risk
September 29th, 2010 - 4:16 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 29 (ANI): People who drink a cup of tea or coffee daily can can slash the risk of a deadly brain cancer, called glioma, by a third, a major study ... Read more...
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Drinking milk can help you shed weight
September 16th, 2010 - 12:28 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 16 (IANS) Drinking milk regularly could help you shed weight, finds a recent study.
In a two-year weight loss study, milk drinkers had an advantage over those who skipped the milk, ... Read more...
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Four cups of coffee a day keeps gout from women at bay
September 10th, 2010 - 4:34 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 10 (IANS) Imbibing four cups of coffee a day can more than halve the risk of gout in women, finds a recent study.
Researchers found those drinking that amount or more ... Read more...
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Four cups of coffee a day keeps gout at bay
September 10th, 2010 - 12:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 10 (ANI): A new research have revealed that four cups of coffee a day can more than halve the risk of gout in women.Researchers found that women who drink that ... Read more...
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Diet soft drinks cause premature births
August 19th, 2010 - 5:18 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 19 (IANS) Pregnant women should avoid artificially sweetened diet soft drinks, as a study has linked them with premature births.
Research conducted on almost 60,000 pregnant women in Denmark found ... Read more...
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Soybean could boost bone health: Study
July 31st, 2010 - 12:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 31 (ANI): Scientists are exploring the role of natural estrogen-like substances in foods, like soybean isoflavones, in boosting bone health.Agricultural Research Service (ARS) physiologist Marta D. Van Loan and other ... Read more...
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Veggies in first course can improve preschoolers’ appetite
May 6th, 2010 - 2:18 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 6 (ANI): Providing vegetables in the first course of lunch to preschoolers may increase their chances of eating more vegetables, say researchers.Penn State nutrition researchers conducted several experiments based on ... Read more...
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Can red wine compound improve brain power?
May 3rd, 2010 - 4:20 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 3 (IANS) Can Resveratrol, the so-called miracle molecule found in red wine, peanuts and an obnoxious plant called Chinese Giant Knotweed actually improve your brain function?
Scientists at Northumbria University, Britain ... Read more...
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