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Poor Water Quality Linked To Sugar Drink Consumption

The researches find that the consumption of sugary drinks is common among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infants and toddlers, and it could be down to water quality, according to a study from The Australian National University (ANU). Therefore Lead author, Dr. Katie Thurber, says there are clear opportunities to improve nutrition for Aboriginal and…

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Healthy Foods More Important Than Type Of Diet To Reduce Heart Disease Risk

The researches find that the healthy body weight is one key to preventing cardiovascular disease. But even experts don’t agree on the best way to achieve that goal; with some recommending eliminating carbohydrates and others emphasizing reducing fats to lose weight. Few studies have investigated the effects of these specific macro nutrients on cardiovascular health.…

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Garlic Has A Rich And Interesting History As A Medicinal Food

The researches find that the few ingredients span the range of international cuisines as much as garlic. Garlic has a rich and interesting history as both a flavoring and a medicinal food. The bulb of a plant in the allium family (along with onions and chives), garlic contains potent antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, and is…

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Creating Tasty Scallop Dishes Is To Choose “Dry” Scallops

The trick to creating tasty scallop dishes is to choose “dry” scallops these aren’t treated with phosphates, which can give them an off-taste and make them stringy when cooked. Scallops pair deliciously with citrus, such as oranges. If available, choose blood oranges for their beautiful color and tart flavor. Note: For sustainability, choose sea scallops over…

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Pre-Approved Prescription Drugs Have Not Completed The FDA Approval

A New research to be published in an upcoming issues of the INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management reveals a large number of drug manufacturers are failing to complete the approval process; meaning a significant number of drugs on the market are not yet fully approve. Therefore Part of program’s requirement is that manufacturers…

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Patients Willing To Share Medical Records For Research Purposes

The study find that the patients willing to share medical records and biospecimens with researchers and institutions beyond their personal physician or health care system? And more specifically, how should patients be asked and what information are they most likely to share? In a novel attempt to answer these questions; researchers at University of California…

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Overweight kids Actually Eat Less Right After Stressful Events

The researches find that the overweight adolescents considered particularly susceptible to stress eating actually ate less when exposed to a lab stressor, and the foods they eschewed were the high fat and sugar options, according to a University of Michigan study. Even more surprising, kids who produced the most cortisol after the stressor saw the biggest appetite…

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Plant-Based Diets Risks Worsening Brain Health Nutrient Deficiency

The study find that the plant-based and vegan diets for the good of the planet is commendable, but risks worsening an already low intake of an essential nutrient involved in brain health, warns a nutritionist in the online journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. To make matters worse; the UK government has failed to recommend…

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Drinking 100% Fruit Juice Has Many Positive Attributes For Children

The researches find that the scientific data maintaining juice as part of a healthy diet. The report reinforces that claims that 100% juice may be associated with childhood weight gain or negative health outcomes have not been supported by recent scientific research including a number of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Juice has recently been cast…

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Increased Intake Of Processed And Packaged Foods And Beverages

The researches find that a new report has shown that British processed and pre-packaged foods are among the healthiest and most nutrient-rich in the world. Because Concerningly, India and China, two of the biggest nations in the world rank lowest for packaged food product quality. Both high- and middle-income countries are struggling to cope with…

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Patients Receiving Antibiotics From Informal Sources Had No Less Wealth

The researches find that the It is often assumed that people use antibiotics inappropriately because they don’t understand enough about the spread of drug resistant superbugs, and closing the knowledge gap will change this behaviour. A new study led by Warwick University Assistant Professor Marco J Haenssgen challenges this view. The study; published in the…

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Women’s Hospital Are Exploring Pomegranate Juice Intake During Pregnancy

The researches find that the In ongoing investigations, clinical researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital are exploring whether pomegranate juice intake during pregnancy can have a protective effect. In a paper appearing in PLOS One; the team presents its preliminary findings from a clinical trial of expectant mothers whose babies are diagnose with IUGR. The exploratory study, supported…