Food

Study finds that eating healthy plant-based diet reduces stroke risk

Washington [US], March 14 (ANI): The findings of a recent study suggests that decreasing intakes of lesser healthy foods like refined grains or added sugars and eating a healthy, plant-based diet may help in reducing stroke risk by up to 10 per cent.

2021-03-14T09:51:44.605476+00:00 IST

Lower stress levels lead to lesser consumption of fast food

Washington [US], March 12 (ANI): The findings of a recent study suggested that overweight low-income mothers of younger kids, after participating in a study, ate lesser fast-food meals and high-fat snacks.

2021-03-12T06:06:05.936554+00:00 IST

Study uncovers high fat diets may lead to greater risk of heart attacks

Washington [US], March 6 (ANI): A study led by a team of researchers from the University of Reading uncovered that consumption of high-fat diets may over-activate destructive heart disease protein, increasing the risk of a heart attack.

2021-03-06T17:12:02.022811+00:00 IST

Following a vegan diet leads to poorer bone health?

Washington [US], March 5 (ANI): Consuming a vegan diet is known to have many health benefits ranging from weight loss to keeping cholesterol in control, but did you know that following a vegan diet also comes with some ill effects?

2021-03-05T11:02:58.829957+00:00 IST

Custom diet, lifestyle changes key to optimising mental health: Study

New York [US], March 3 (ANI): While a balanced diet is advisable to provide the body all the essential nutrients, customized diets and lifestyle changes could be key to optimising mental health, according to new research including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

2021-03-03T08:06:46.724919+00:00 IST

Including 2 fruit and 3 vegetable servings may lead to longer life

Dallas [US], March 1 (ANI): Studies representing nearly two million adults worldwide show that eating about five daily servings- two of which are fruits and three vegetables- is likely the optimal amount for longer life, according to new research.

2021-03-01T11:36:45.117989+00:00 IST

Study links poor quality carbohydrates rich diet to heart attacks, death risk

Washington [US], February 27 (ANI): While a balanced diet with an adequate amount of carbohydrates, fats, and sugar is advised to keep diseases at bay, a recent study has pointed out that consuming a diet high in poor quality carbohydrates has many ill effects ranging from a higher risk of heart attacks to strokes, and even death.

2021-02-27T15:17:47.816070+00:00 IST

Study reveals not all 'good' cholesterol is healthy

Washington [US], February 26 (ANI): A study led by a team of researchers has now demonstrated that not all good cholesterol is healthy.

2021-02-26T09:49:51.134230+00:00 IST

Plant protein-based diet lowers risk of dementia-related death in postmenopausal women: Study

Dallas [US], February 24 (ANI): Postmenopausal women who ate high levels of plant protein had lower risks of premature death, cardiovascular disease, and dementia-related death compared with women who ate fewer plant proteins, according to new research.

2021-02-24T13:15:02.192060+00:00 IST

Immune system damage maybe caused by fructose rich diet: Study

Bristol [England], February 23 (ANI): New research indicated that consuming a diet high in sugar fructose might prevent the proper functioning of peoples' immune systems in ways that have, until now, largely been unknown.

2021-02-23T10:55:56.377547+00:00 IST

Too much consumption of coffee can cause cardiovascular issues

Adelaide [Australia], February 18 (ANI): While many people are addicted to coffee and can't let go of the adrenaline rush it gives to sip their favourite version- long black, espresso, or latte, a new study has revealed that too much of coffee could be detrimental for your heart health.

2021-02-18T06:52:27.071590+00:00 IST

Study sheds light on solutions for overeating

Washington [US], February 14 (ANI): Science is a step closer to a new response to obesity, thanks in part to a study conducted by a team at The University of Texas at El Paso.

2021-02-14T12:39:24.090841+00:00 IST

Here's how consuming grapes may protect against UV damage to skin

Washington [US], February 14 (ANI): Consuming grapes protect against ultraviolet (UV) skin damage, suggest the findings of a recent human study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

2021-02-14T10:17:21.373561+00:00 IST

Drinking coffee can decrease risk of heart failure: Study

Washington [US], February 13 (ANI): Good news for all the coffee lovers out there! A clinical study drove by three renowned teams of researchers claimed that regular consumption of coffee can reduce the risk of heart failure.

2021-02-13T13:20:29.975907+00:00 IST

Study reveals green tea compound aids tumour-suppressing, DNA-repairing protein

New York [US], February 13 (ANI): An antioxidant found in green tea may increase levels of p53, a natural anti-cancer protein, known as the 'guardian of the genome' for its ability to repair DNA damage or destroy cancerous cells.

2021-02-13T09:09:20.431712+00:00 IST

Vegan diet promotes weight loss, keeps cholesterol in control: Study

Washington [US], February 11 (ANI): Looking for a diet that is more beneficial for weight loss and keeps your cholesterol in control? Try a vegan diet! According to a new study, a vegan diet is more effective for weight loss than a Mediterranean diet.

2021-02-10T18:38:31.231264+00:00 IST

Here's a list of mouth-watering dishes to gorge on this Basant Panchami!

New Delhi [India], February 10 (ANI): As the occasion of Basant Panchami, which marks the onset of the spring season, is just around the corner, people are gearing up to seek blessings from Goddess Saraswati, who is considered as the deity of wisdom, intellect, and learning.

2021-02-10T13:46:30.301658+00:00 IST

Drinking more coffee associated with decreased heart failure risk

Dallas [US], February 9 (ANI): Coffee lovers now have a strong reason to rejoice. The dietary information from three large, well-known heart disease studies suggests drinking one or more cups of caffeinated coffee may reduce heart failure risk, according to novel research.

2021-02-09T13:12:37.840609+00:00 IST

Study reveals peanut allergy affects even more U.S. adults than children

Illinois [US], February 9 (ANI): Peanut allergy affects at least 4.5 million adults in the U.S., many of whom report developing their first allergy symptoms during adulthood, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.

2021-02-09T13:08:19.711215+00:00 IST

Better communication about browning food can help limit food waste: Study

Washington [US], February 8 (ANI): People often tend to avoid apples with brown spots, assuming that they taste bad. In a new study a UCPH researcher has emphasized that there's nothing wrong with oddly shaped or bruised apples and if we are to end food waste, we'll need to upend that assumption.

2021-02-08T17:49:27.296778+00:00 IST