Selenium nanoparticles may act like antibacterial agents Hina Zahid17 Feb 2019 7:15 PM ISTScientists have found that nanoparticles of selenium, an essential micronutrient, can be used as an antibacterial agent.Selenium is found naturally in...
Longer breastfeeding protects against asthma beyond 5 years: Updated AAP recommendations Medha Baranwal Baranwal20 March 2019 7:00 PM ISTLonger duration of any breastfeeding, as opposed to less breastfeeding, protects against asthma, even after 5 years of age, says latest AAP update on...
Walnut consumption lowers blood pressure in elderly with mild hypertension Medha Baranwal Baranwal21 March 2019 8:28 PM ISTWalnut consumption lowers systolic blood pressure in the elderly with mild hypertension.Walnuts are one of the nutritious snack known to be packed...
Omega-3 fatty acids do not decrease death risk from heart attack or cancer Medha Baranwal Baranwal1 April 2019 7:30 PM ISTOmega-3 fatty acids do not decrease death risk from heart attack or cancer, according to a new study.It is a widespread belief that omega-3 fatty acid...
Adhereing to plant-based diet reduces heart failure risk: JACC Medha Baranwal Baranwal23 April 2019 8:20 PM ISTUSA: A plant-based diet consists of foods derived from plants including fruits, legumes, vegetables, grains, and nuts. It is known to have a plethora...
Omega 3 fatty acids may soothe sore, stiff muscles after tough exercise Hina Zahid29 April 2019 7:20 PM ISTAccording to new research, Long term use of Omega 3 fatty acids may mitigate muscle stiffness and soreness after a tough exercise.After a tough...
Nut consumption during pregnancy improves memory and cognition of newborn Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli8 May 2019 7:28 PM ISTNut consumption during the first trimester of pregnancy improves memory and cognition of newborn, finds a new study.A study led by the Barcelona...
Higher intake of nuts increases blood sugar, not good for diabetics Medha Baranwal Baranwal15 May 2019 8:28 PM ISTNut consumption lowers obesity risk but increases blood sugar levels and therefore not good for diabetics.IRAN: Nuts are often considered as the...
Consumption of 60 grams of nuts per day improves sexual function. Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli26 July 2019 7:30 PM ISTIn the first nutritional intervention study, researchers have found that consuming 60 grams of nuts a day improves sexual function.They conducted the...
Plant-based diet can keep type 2 diabetes at bay, finds JAMA Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal31 July 2019 8:20 PM ISTBoston, Massachusetts: Greater adherence to a plant-based diet, especially the one enriched with healthful plant-based foods reduces the risk of type...
Mediterranean diet with extra virgin olive oil may control blood sugar without medicines in diabetes: Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal13 Aug 2019 7:30 PM ISTSpain: A Mediterranean diet with extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) may help reduce blood sugar and keep type 2 diabetes patients off their diabetes...
Eating nuts twice a week linked with lower risk of fatal heart attack and stroke: ESC 2019 update Hina Zahid31 Aug 2019 5:24 PM ISTParis, France: Eating nuts two or more times a week may lower the risk of fatal heart attack and stroke by 17%, revealed a study presented at European...
