High-fat food hastens pancreatic cancer, says study
June 21st, 2012 - 4:37 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 21 (IANS) A fat-rich or high-calorie diet can hasten the onset of pancreatic cancer in humans, says a new study.
"Our results showed that in mice, a diet ... Read more...
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Low fat, fish oil diet helps slow down cancer
October 26th, 2011 - 3:52 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 26 (IANS) A low-fat, fish-oil combo diet, taken weeks before prostate removal, slows down prostate cancer growth as compared to a traditional, high-fat Western diet.
The study, conducted ... Read more...
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Eating fish oil while pregnant may cut risk of postpartum depression
April 13th, 2011 - 7:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 13 (ANI): Eating fish during pregnancy could cut risk of developing postpartum depression, according to a new study.It found that the omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish such as ... Read more...
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Cutting fat, calories ‘can reduce cancer risk in dogs and humans’
July 24th, 2010 - 4:10 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 24 (ANI): A new research has shown that as many as 1 out of 3 cancer deaths in both humans and dogs could be prevented by reducing Omega-6 fatty acids ... Read more...
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Greendot launches Nachos
May 5th, 2010 - 7:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Greendot Health Foods Wednesday launched its tortilla (popularly known as Nachos) chips range -- "Cornitos" -- with plans to distribute initially in the northern parts of ... Read more...
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Maternal consumption of canola oil cuts breast cancer risk in offsprings
November 19th, 2008 - 2:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 19 (ANI): Heres some advice for mums to be consuming canola oil during pregnancy may help reduce their offsprings risk of developing breast cancer.Mothers with diets high in omega ... Read more...
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Indian-American scientist helps uncover medicinal wonders of turmeric
September 23rd, 2008 - 12:27 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 23 (IANS) The yellow spice turmeric, that evokes associations with weddings and other auspicious occasions in India, has potent medicinal properties as well, India-American scientist Krishnan Dhandapani and a colleague ... Read more...
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Turmeric helps reduce size of hemorrhagic stroke
September 23rd, 2008 - 12:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 23 (ANI): Turmeric, the active ingredient of the Indian curry spice, may help reduce the size of a hemorrhagic stroke, say a group of researchers.According to the Medical College ... Read more...
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Eating spaghetti bolognese can help fight cancer
August 24th, 2008 - 2:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 24 (ANI): Eating reheated spaghetti bolognese can cut cancer risk, according to a new study.According to researchers, multiple rounds of heating - plus a little extra oil - ... Read more...
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‘Olive oil prices to remain stable; not to rise’
June 23rd, 2008 - 6:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The Indian Olive Association (IOA) said Monday the product's prices would remain stable and, contrary to expectations, would not fall as a result of the government's reduction ... Read more...
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