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Nepal restricts trans-fatty acids in food
Updated : 2 years ago IST
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.
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India taking steps to eliminate trans-fatty acids from national food suppl
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
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.
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Poor neighbourhoods might have impact on one's health: Study
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
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,
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WHO lauds Sri Lanka's efforts on trans fat to prevent premature deaths fro
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The World Health Organization on Tuesday lauded Sri Lanka for enacting legislation on trans-fat to protect health and prevent premature deaths from coronary heart disease.
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Renewed focus on food, nutrition, health, immunity due to challenge of COV
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday presided over an event to celebrate 'World Food Day' and talked of government's efforts towards making the country trans fat-free.
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How trans fats assist cell death
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 28 (ANI): A molecular link between some trans fats and a variety of disorders, including cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, has been uncovered by researchers in a recent study. The findings of the study implicate their role in enhancing a mitochondrial
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Study reveals how trans fats assist cell death
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 26 (ANI): Researchers have uncovered a molecular link between some trans fats and a variety of disorders, including cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. Their findings implicate their role in enhancing a mitochondrial signalling pathway that leads to pro
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Health Minister Harsh Vardhan launches 'Trans-Fat Free' logo
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 5 (ANI): Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday launched the "Trans-Fat Free" logo during the 8th International Chefs Conference here.
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These public health interventions could prevent millions of premature deat
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], June 10 (ANI): To reduce the incidence of premature death from cardiovascular disease (CVD), people must maintain lower blood pressure, cut sodium intake, and eliminate trans fat from their diet, suggests a new study.
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WHO plans to eliminate industrially-produced trans-fatty acids
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 15 (ANI): The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday released REPLACE, a step-by-step guide for the elimination of industrially-produced trans-fatty acids from the global food supply.
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Restriction in trans fats leads to healthier communities: Study
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Apr. 15 (ANI): According to a new study, areas that restrict trans fats in foods see a lot fewer hospitilisations for heart attack and stroke compared to residents in areas without restrictions.
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