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Crop damage caused in Ukraine war may increase global food costs

Washington [US], September 20 (ANI): According to research, it is predicted that the crop production interruption caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine might result in a rise in carbon emissions and food costs globally, without easing food insecurity.

2022-09-20T00:10:37.526486+00:00 IST

Study: Coffee consumption is associated with lower risk of death

Washington [US], September 18 (ANI): Adults who drank moderate amounts (1.5 to 3.5 cups per day) of unsweetened coffee or coffee with sugar were less likely to die during a 7-year follow-up period, according to a recent study.

2022-09-18T06:12:12.810323+00:00 IST

Seven healthy lifestyle habits help to reduce dementia in people

Minneapolis [US], September 15 (ANI): In adults with type 2 diabetes, a combination of seven healthy lifestyle habits, including sleeping seven to nine hours per day, exercising regularly, and having frequent social interaction, was related with a decreased risk of dementia.

2022-09-15T03:19:28.774400+00:00 IST

Drinking sweetened, unsweetened coffee may lower risk of death: Study

Washington [US], September 12 (ANI): A new study has found that in comparison to non-coffee drinkers, adults who drank moderate amounts (1.5 to 3.5 cups per day) of unsweetened coffee or coffee sweetened with sugar were less likely to die during a 7-year follow-up period.

2022-09-12T07:42:57.779254+00:00 IST

Eating a big breakfast does not help with weight loss

Washington DC [US], September 11 (ANI): There's the old saying in dieting that one must 'breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dine like a pauper,' based on the belief that consuming the bulk of daily calories in the morning optimizes weight loss by burning calories more efficiently and quickly. But according to a new study, whether a person eats their largest meal early or late in the day does not affect the way their body metabolizes calories. However, people who ate their largest meal in the morning did report feeling less hungry later in the day, which could foster easier weight loss in the real world.

2022-09-11T13:05:22.499477+00:00 IST

Ultra-processed 'gateway' foods might lead to unhealthy eating

Washington [US], September 11 (ANI): According to the research on adolescent eating habits, certain ultra-processed foods, such as sweets, premade pastries, and frozen desserts, may operate as a "gateway" meal, leading to a higher intake of other harmful foods.

2022-09-11T10:03:20.942446+00:00 IST

Artificial sweeteners are associated with cardiovascular disorder

Washington [US], September 11(ANI): A study found a correlation between higher artificial sweetener usage and an increased risk of cardiovascular disorders like heart attack and stroke.

2022-09-11T08:41:52.361788+00:00 IST

Cravings for fatty foods traced to gut-brain connection: Study

Washington [US], September 10 (ANI): A dieter wrestling with cravings for fatty foods might be tempted to blame their tongue: the delicious taste of butter or ice cream is hard to resist. But new research investigating the source of our appetites has uncovered an entirely new connection between the gut and the brain that drives our desire for fat.

2022-09-10T17:00:02.337527+00:00 IST

Women with disabilities are more likely to experience poor diet

Washington [US], September 7 (ANI): According to a new study conducted by experts at the NYU School of Global Public Health, women with disabilities are nearly twice as likely as women without disabilities to judge their diet as poor and to suffer food insecurity.

2022-09-07T02:27:28.677081+00:00 IST

Study: Rise of cancer among adults under age of 50

Boston (Massachusetts) [US], September 7 (ANI): In recent decades, an increasing number of people under the age of 50 are developing cancer. According to a study undertaken by Brigham and Women's Hospital researchers, the incidence of early-onset malignancies (those detected before the age of 50), including cancers of the breast, colon, oesophagus, kidney, liver, and pancreas, has substantially increased around the world, with this drastic rise beginning about 1990. Scientists undertook thorough studies of accessible data in the literature and online, including information on early life exposures that may have contributed to this trend, in order to explain why many younger people are being diagnosed with cancer.

2022-09-07T00:04:45.908486+00:00 IST

Ultraprocessed foods associated with heart disease, bowel cancer

England [UK], September 1 (ANI): A high intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease, bowel (colorectal) cancer and death, according to a study.

2022-09-01T18:16:33.448084+00:00 IST

Ganesh Chaturthi Special: 5 food items to relish during festivial

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 31 (ANI): The 10-day-long festivities of Ganesh Chaturthi began on Wednesday and has everyone excited. Well, the festival will conclude on September 9 and will end with the final immersion of the Ganesha idols, called the Visarjan. The festival is celebrated with much grandeur in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Gujarat among other states. As the festival has everyone's celebration streak on, let's take a look at some of the food items you enjoy and can make at home to relish as you get more soaked up in the festivities ahead.

2022-08-31T13:54:35.947352+00:00 IST

Peanut allergies can be reversed in mice by focusing microbiome

Washington [US], August 28 (ANI): Researchers found that people with dietary allergies experience minor symptoms when exposed to triggering foods, others experience potentially disastrous consequences. Butyrate, a bacterial compound produced by healthy microbiomes, has shown promise in laboratory studies against allergic reactions, but it is unpleasant to consume orally. Researchers describe a more palatable way to give this medicine and show that their "polymeric micelles" are effective against peanut allergies in mice.

2022-08-28T14:02:14.518429+00:00 IST

Agricultural diversity has positive impact on food security

Washington [US], August 26 (ANI): According to a recently published paper from researchers including those from the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, agricultural diversity can be an important driver of food security, but the magnitude of the contribution depends on the broader socio-economic and biophysical characteristics of the local farming system.

2022-08-26T18:07:48.918681+00:00 IST

Back to school: 6 healthy lunch ideas for kids

New Delhi [India], August 26 (ANI): With offline classes being resumed in several schools after declining COVID-19 cases, parents are back to adjusting to their children's school schedule.

2022-08-26T08:39:38.740851+00:00 IST

People who use cannabis are more prone to consume nicotine, too

Washington [US], August 24 (ANI): According to a study, people who use medicinal cannabis are more prone than the general population to consume nicotine products.

2022-08-24T13:36:55.607783+00:00 IST

Skipping breakfast may lead to psychosocial health problems

Washington [US], August 23 (ANI): A recent study found that young people who eat healthy breakfasts at home have higher psychosocial health. While earlier research has indicated the importance of a nutritious breakfast, this is the first study to investigate the reported effects of whether or not children eat breakfast, as well as where and what they consume. These findings offer useful insights and advice for parents and their children.

2022-08-23T09:39:11.331327+00:00 IST

Dietary allergies can be reversed in mice by targeting microbiome

Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): According to a study, several people with dietary allergies have minimal symptoms when they are exposed to triggering foods, others have potentially catastrophic effects. Butyrate, a bacterial chemical produced by healthy microbiomes, has showed promise in lab testing against allergic reactions, but it is unpleasant to ingest orally. Researchers explain a more palatable method of administering this drug and reveal that their "polymeric micelles" are effective against peanut allergies in mice.

2022-08-22T10:04:38.605095+00:00 IST

Cheat meals are linked to eating disorders: Research

Toronto [Canada], August 20 (ANI): According to a new study, more than half of men, women, and transgender or gender nonconforming participants consumed at least one "cheat meal" over the course of a year, which is the practice of deviating from one's established dietary practises to consume "prohibited" calorie dense meals, only to return to previous dietary practises later.

2022-08-20T08:43:11.967218+00:00 IST

Sushi it is a changing!

New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Few images evoke Japan as powerfully as sushi. Well, some may like to place Mount Fuji, Cherry blossom in full bloom and an elegant kimono clad hostess performing the tea ceremony but for foodies give them boxful of assorted sushi with wasabi, pickled pink ginger with chopsticks and it echoes Omar Khayyam - a flask of wine, a loaf of bread, a book of verse and thou, wilderness is bliss now!

2022-08-20T05:30:17.755826+00:00 IST

Study finds banana peels make sugar cookies more healthful

Washington [US], August 18 (ANI): During a recent study, researchers showed that incorporating banana peel flour into sugar cookie batter makes the treats more healthful.

2022-08-18T17:28:27.809155+00:00 IST