Eating high-fat dairy products which include whole milk, cream, frozen yoghurt, butter, and ghee, may increase the risk of fatty liver disease, according to a study. The study, published in the Journal of Hepatology Reports, showed that low-medium fat dairy products such as skimmed milk, cottage cheese, and low-fat cheese may be protective, and should …
A study has uncovered how microbes in one's gut helps manage stress by interacting with the body's circadian rhythms, or biological clock.Researchers from the University College Cork, Ireland, found that the trillions of microorganisms in the gut -- or the gut microbiome -- control the hormones produced in response to stress in a time-dependent manner.A …
Weight loss could help one manage PCOS symptoms, study suggests Nov 5 Weight loss could help one manage symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), including frequency of menstrual cycles, according to a study. The condition affects one in eight to 10 women globally during their reproductive ages, and is marked by higher-than-usual testosterone levels. The …
Japan has long been recognised for its high life expectancy, and many experts attribute this to the Japanese diet. Not only does it emphasize fresh, nutrient-dense ingredients, but recent research suggests it may also have cancer-preventive properties. Osaka Metropolitan University researchers, lead by Associate Professor Akiko Kojima-Yuasa, discovered that nucleic acids found in Japanese foods …
A recent study from the University of Kansas has shed light on a new trend—parents today are placing more trust in AI platforms like ChatGPT than doctors regarding their children’s health advice. Parents discovered that AI-generated advice, which ranged from sleep guidelines to childhood nutrition, was first of all quick and second it was also …
Complying with the WHO-recommended levels of sodium intake could avert three lakh deaths due to heart and chronic kidney disease in 10 years, a modelling study by the World Health Organization has estimated.High levels of sodium -- an ingredient of salt -- are one of the main dietary risks of death and disability. Packaged foods …
