Cutting down on red meat lowers heart disease, diabetes
September 11th, 2012 - 5:56 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 11 (IANS) Minimising the consumption of red and processed meat would not only lower the incidence of heart disease, diabetes, and bowel cancer by three to 12 percent, ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Coolers, sheds, mangos…beating summer blues at Delhi Zoo
May 9th, 2012 - 5:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The coolers are on as are the water sprinklers. Bread is off the menu and kheer, melon, cucumber and ayurvedic medicines have been brought in. ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Slashing meat intake vital for curbing emissions
April 16th, 2012 - 5:46 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 16 (IANS) Per capita meat consumption need to be halved by 2050 in the developed world if the emission of nitrous oxide (N2O), one of the most important ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Red meat combats depression among women
March 21st, 2012 - 2:13 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, March 21 (IANS) Despite bad publicity, eating red meat in moderation actually combats depression and anxiety among women, a study reveals.Felice Jacka, associate professor from Deakin's University Barwon Psychiatric ... Read more...
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Coolers, sprinklers, glucose to help Delhi Zoo beat heat
May 5th, 2011 - 5:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Fifty coolers are in place as are special thatched roofs and sprinklers, potatoes have gone off the menu, and melons, cucumbers and mangoes have made ... Read more...
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Eat less red meat to reduce cancer risk, scientists warn
February 20th, 2011 - 3:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 20 (ANI): British people will be urged to reduce their consumption of red meat to decrease the risk of cancer, following official advice from the Government scientists.Under recommendations to be ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Well-cooked meat may increase bladder cancer risk
April 20th, 2010 - 1:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Frequently eating meat, especially the one which is well done or cooked at high temperatures, may increase your chances of developing bladder cancer, according to a new study.The ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Over 50s at health risk from excess iron, copper intake
April 8th, 2010 - 5:59 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 8 (ANI): Consumers over 50 years of age should consider steps to cut copper and iron intake to reduce the risk of age-related diseases, says a new study. The report ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Over 50? Cut down copper, iron intake
April 8th, 2010 - 1:06 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 8 (IANS) High level of copper and iron intake after 50 years of age is likely to increase the risk of age-related disorders like Alzheimer's disease.
With scientific evidence linking high ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Meat intake during Eid makes Dhaka medicos see red
December 1st, 2009 - 1:07 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Dec 1 (IANS) Concerned over the amount of meat eaten during Eid-ul-Azha festivities when heart complications increase by about 10 percent, Bangladesh's medicos have issued a warning against excessive consumption of ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Eating meat does not increase breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women
May 29th, 2009 - 12:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 29 (ANI): Consuming red or white meat does not raise the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women, says a new study.The large study, conducted by researchers at Albert Einstein ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Eating burnt meat raises risk of pancreatic cancer
April 22nd, 2009 - 4:41 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 22 (IANS) Avoid eating meat nearly charred or burnt in cooking, as it increases the risk of pancreatic cancer.
Kristin Anderson, associate professor at the University of Minnesota School of Public ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Burned meat can raise pancreatic cancer risk
April 22nd, 2009 - 12:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 22 (ANI): Eating burnt meat from the barbecue or the grill may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, says a new study.According to Kristin Anderson, Ph.D., associate professor at the ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Red meat ”ups death risk, while white lowers it”
March 24th, 2009 - 11:40 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 24 (ANI): People who eat red meat and processed meat have a higher risk of dying from cancer or heart disease, says a new study.
However, according to a report ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Britons cut down meat intake over cancer fears
November 27th, 2008 - 2:33 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 27 (ANI): One in 10 people in Britain have tried to cut down their meat intake following fears of developing cancer, according to a new survey.A World Cancer Research ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Large quantities of red and processed meat up cancer risk
December 11th, 2007 - 6:32 pm ICT by admin
Washington , Dec 11 (ANI): A new research has shown that people who eat a lot of red and processed meats are at an increased risk of developing bowel and lung cancer.The ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |