Category: Education
Study Says Salt in Foods is Still High
Salt levels in processed foods or foods sold at fast food restaurants are high despite calls by medical experts, finds US study. Americans on average eat more than twice the recommended daily allowance of salt, and as much as 80 […]
Go for the White Veggies as Much as You Go for the Colorful Ones
A new study has said that consuming white vegetables provides as much nutrition as consuming the colorful ones, so one must not forgo eating them. Not many may know that the humble looking potato is an important source of many […]
Infected Mosquitoes Love Human Odor
A new research claims that mosquitoes infected with the malaria-causing parasite plasmodium are more attracted to human odor than those not infected. The authors investigated the response of mosquitoes infected with P. falciparum malaria parasites and uninfected to human odor […]
Combined supplements no better for cholesterol
Adding a plant-derived compound called a sterol to the cholesterol-lowering agent red yeast rice doesn’t make it work any better, according to a new study. “I expected to see a synergistic effect with red yeast rice, and I was shocked […]
Which Place Has More Bacteria Than a Toilet?
New study pointed out that handbags of women are contaminated with bacteria much more than the numbers of bacteria found in a restroom. The handles of bags were found to have many dangerous bacteria present on them which could pose […]
Breastfeeding Protects Against High Blood Pressure
A recent insight has revealed that mothers who breast feed are benefited with a lowered risk of developing high blood pressure later in life. The study conducted by researchers from The University of Western Sydney (UWS), found that women who […]
Sugar-sweetened Beverages Up Risk of Kidney Stones
Scientists in a recent study have explored the link between the consumption of sugar sweetened soda and punch with an increased risk of kidney stone formation. “Our study found that the relation between fluid intake and kidney stones may be […]
Eat beetles to beat obesity
The thought of eating beetles, caterpillars and ants may give you the creeps, but the authors of a United Nations report said the health benefits of consuming nutritious insects could help fight obesity. More than 1,900 species of insects are […]
Uterus Removal Does Not Increase a Woman’s Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Contrary to many previously reported studies, new research finds that having a hysterectomy with or without ovary removal in mid-life does not increase a woman’s risk of cardiovascular disease compared to women who reach natural menopause. The research is published […]
Fish Oil may Reduce Effects of Junk Food on Brain
A review by researchers at the University of Liverpool based on data from more than 180 research papers has shown fish oils could minimise the effects that junk food can have on the brain. The team at the University’s Institute […]
