Research suggests that eating dried plums can positively affect the gut microbiota – the bacteria that live in the gut – and possibly reduce the risk of colon cancer. Dr Nancy Turner, Texas A&M AgriLife Research professor in the nutrition and food science department of Texas A&M University, and colleagues investigated the potential cancer-protective properties […]
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Scientists in Germany have created a new drug-resistant antibiotic they call “lugdunin.” A bacteria (staphylococcus lugdunensis) that colonizes your naval cavity was discovered in the human nose, and can produce a super antibiotic with the ability to kill antibiotic resistant bugs. Researchers found that the deadly bacteria “staphylococcus aureus” does not survive for long in
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Dieters who eat “on the go’ may increase their food intake later in the day, which could lead to weight gain and obesity. Jane Ogden, from the University of Surrey (United Kingdom), and colleagues enrolled 60 women (either dieters or non-dieters) in a study in which each was given a cereal bar to eat under
Acrylamide Acrylamide is a chemical molecule that forms when food is cooked at high temperatures. However, while it is known to be a potential carcinogen and toxin in its industrial form, it is less clear what the link is between consuming it in food and developing cancer. History Almost 20 years ago, construction workers building
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A large-scale study confirms the notion that feeling younger than your chronological age reduces the chances of dying. Andrew Steptoe, from the University College London (United Kingdom), and colleagues analyzed data collected on over 6,000 adults, ages 52 years and older. In 2004 or 2005, researchers asked the participants how old they felt. More than
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Scientists make an remarkable discovery that connects the brain with progressive aging and genetic illnesses. Middle-aged, obese individuals’ brains show something totally different from individuals who are not overweight, according to studies conducted at the University of Cambridge. Brain Shrinkage Part of Normal Aging Process Scientists agree that as we get older, our brains shrink.
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People tend to have repetitive negative thinking when they have bothersome pessimistic thoughts that seem to repeat in their minds. Previous studies have linked sleep problems with such repetitive negative thoughts, especially in cases where someone does not get enough sleep. Jacob A. Nota, from Binghamton University (New York, USA), and colleagues assessed 100 college-age
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Associate Professor Sof Andrikopoulos of the University of Melbourne Department of Medicine, stated in the Medical Journal of Australia that those with type 2 diabetes should not get too hyped up about the Paleo diet that is being promoted in social media on dozens of websites. There have been only two trials worldwide of less
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A serious and sometimes fatal lung-related vascular disease, pulmonary embolism is caused by obstruction of the pulmonary arteries by blood clots, generally formed in the leg vessels. Toru Shirakawa, from Osaka University (Japan), and colleagues completed an 18-year long study involving 86,024 men and women, ages 40 to 79 years, who self-reported their daily television
The main function of vitamin D is to provide the body with an ample supply of calcium, and maintain accurate levels of phosphorous levels in the blood. Calcium also supports strong bones, and teeth, which is important for pregnant or nursing women. Although Vitamin D can be increased by eating fish, eggs, and other foods rich
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