A study conducted by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons discovered that an injectable emulsion containing two omega-3 fatty acids contained in fish oil significantly reduced brain damage in newborn rodents after a disturbance in the flow of oxygen t
New Delhi [India], May 16: In a bid to address the awareness gap regarding healthy dietary practices across various societal strata, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), has unveiled the "Dietary Guidelines for Indians-2024". Among the nota
Childhood food allergies are common and can be very serious or even deadly. In the process of creating a programme to stop food allergies, researchers at National Jewish Health have discovered early indicators of the illness.
New Delhi [India], February 23: Research suggests that American pistachios have numerous benefits and may help to maintain good health, support an active lifestyle and reduce the risk of nutrition-related diseases. Not only are pistachios a source of many essential vitamins and minerals, mon
The World Health Organisation congratulated Nepal for restricting levels of industrially produced trans-fatty acids in the food supply through legislation, a move aimed at promoting health and saving lives.
Studies conducted by scientists at the University of Queensland revealed the critical function of saturated fatty acids in the brain's memory consolidation process.
Could the good fats contained in nuts and fish help to reduce the course of potentially lethal lung scarring known as pulmonary fibrosis and so delay the need for lung transplants?
WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh has said India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Thailand have taken steps to eliminate trans-fatty acids from their national food supplies, potentially benefiting over 1.7 billion people.
Researchers revealed that environments that discourage physical activity, poor food quality, and increased consumption of calories from foods high in trans-fatty acids, all of which are common in underprivileged areas, disturb the brain's ability to process information in a flexible manner,