You were right: those friends eating whatever they want, never exercising, yet never gaining any weight – they are not like us. They are genetically different, as stated in a study recently published in the journal Cell by an international team lead by Dr. Josef Penninger from the University of British Columbia, Canada. The scientists […]
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The levels of selenium in the human body have been linked to recovery and lower death rates of those infected with coronavirus in China, a study shows. The research about the new corona virus is a never-ending task for scientists and biologists all around the globe. Specialists are trying their best to understand the virus:
You thought it’s a myth? We have a meta-study to prove that green tea promotes weight loss. There are studies and there are meta-studies. The former employ various scientific methods on humans, primates, rats or other subjects, drawing conclusions specific to a certain experimental setup, the latter use the power of data analysis to find
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You didn’t expect this, didn’t you? But a new study suggests potatoes might become a valuable source of proteins in muscle-building regimens. The findings are reported in the journal Nutrients, and fit well with the present trend of switching to non-animal derived sources of proteins. Truth be told, the research was funded by the Alliance
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In a new study on mice, researchers revealed that the gut and the brain communicate, and the communication is bi-directional, influencing both behavior and food preferences. The findings are important because they might open new avenues for treating eating-related disorders like compulsive overeating, anorexia, bulimia, and so on. The experiment was performed on mice that
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We’re looking at you, soybean oil! According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, soybean oil is by far the most widely produced and consumed edible oil in the United States. New UC Riverside research shows soybean oil not only leads to obesity and diabetes, but could also affect neurological conditions like autism, Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety,
Researchers at San Diego State University proved that foods we eat commonly affect our gut microbiome. More specifically, it appears that compounds in these foods are triggering the production of bacteriophage – viruses that infect and replicate inside bacteria. Researchers tested foods and ingredients known to have antimicrobial effects, including honey byproducts, licorice, stevia sweetener,
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There is no denying that obesity has reached a pandemic stage. The good news is that, like any medical condition, obesity might soon be cured by simply taking a pill. Two recent studies give us hope. The first one comes from Canada. Michigan Medicine researchers at the University of Michigan discovered that a protein called
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A study authored by lead researcher Lauren Bandy from University of Oxford reveals a huge drop in the amount of sugar sold in soft drinks in the UK, between 2015 and 2018. The research looked at carbonated drinks, concentrates, 100% juice, juice drinks, energy drinks, sports drinks and bottled water and it was recently published
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Lowering blood pressure, reducing inflammation, restoring balance, or improving memory and overall performance on cognitive tests – the benefits of eating berries seem too good to be true. And for a good reason… Two recently published systematic reviews suggest that eating blueberries can improve overall cognitive performance and help elevate mood. Yet the authors and
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Food from thin air? Cultured pork? Yes, this is the future, please have a seat. More “fake” meat Only a few days ago, Impossible Foods unveiled its new plant-based meat replacement at CES 2020. Just like the plant-based fake beef in Impossible Burger, the pork variety relies on soy as a protein source, but it
Every diet is a delicate balance between proteins, fibers, carbs and fats, along with a dash of minerals, vitamins and other micro-nutrients with potential health benefits. But how much of each? World Health Organization (WHO) commissioned a new meta-analysis in order to find out the ideal amount of fiber that we should consume to prevent
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