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02/05/2018
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By Earl Garcia
Human-made phosphorus pollution is reaching dangerous levels around the globe
A new study carried out by the American Geophysical Union revealed that phosphorus pollution as a result from human activities appeared to have seeped into Earth’s freshwater bodies from 2002 to 2010. The study published in the journal Water Resources Research showed that a large portion of phosphorus fertilizers were not completely absorbed by plants. According to the researchers, the mineral either accumulated in the […]
02/04/2018
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By Earl Garcia
Caffeine boosts athletic performance in those who drink coffee and tea infrequently
A study published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism revealed that the performance-enhancing effects of caffeine were more pronounced in people who did not drink caffeine-rich beverages — such as coffee, tea, and energy drinks — on a daily basis compared with habitual drinkers. A team of researchers at the Dublin City University and […]
02/03/2018
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By Earl Garcia
Fiber-rich diet can have a positive effect on autoimmune disease
A study published in the journal Nature Communications revealed that eating a diet that is high in fiber may help fend off inflammatory diseases and significantly improve joint health and bone integrity. The findings also found that the metabolites produced in a high-fiber diet, and not the intestinal bacteria themselves, play a central role in increased […]
02/01/2018
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By Earl Garcia
Soils and green leafy vegetables irrigated with wastewater may accumulate heavy metals
A study published in the IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology revealed that agricultural lands and green leafy vegetables that were irrigated with wastewater may accumulate high levels of heavy metals including copper, lead and zinc as well as nickel, chromium and cadmium. As part of research, a team of health experts from India’s premiere […]
02/01/2018
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By Earl Garcia
Diabetics found to suffer increased risk of infections
Patients with diabetes were at an increased risk of severe infections and infection-related death compared with the general public, according to a study published in the journal Diabetes Care. A team of researchers at the University of St George’s London pooled data from 102,493 English primary care patients aged 40 to 89 years old who had a diabetes diagnosis since 2008. […]
01/30/2018
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By Earl Garcia
Obesity is a social thing: Study finds health habits are “contagious” and highly influenced by social groups
Living in communities with high obesity rates may result in eventual onset of excess weight, a study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics revealed. The findings demonstrated that obesity can be contagious, and that exposure to communities with high obesity rates could be detrimental especially among children and teens. The study was carried out by a team of […]
01/21/2018
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By Earl Garcia
Food giant Nestlé, maker and promoter of baby formula, will soon be marketing a probiotic supplement for breastfeeding mothers
A license agreement between Nestlé and Spanish biotech firm Biosearch SA will see the food giant using a breast milk probiotic strain in one of its supplements, a Nutra Ingredients article reported. According to the report, Biosearch SA recently licensed Nestlé group subsidiary Nestec SA to take hold of the global marketing of Biosearch Life’s Lactobacillus fermentum LC40 strain (L. […]
01/21/2018
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By Earl Garcia
Maintaining adequate levels of vitamin D can be a challenge; research suggests eating fortified foods
Combining vitamin D-fortified foods with supplements may help ensure safe and adequate levels of the essential vitamin, a study published in the European Journal of Nutrition revealed. A team of scientists at the Technical University of Denmark pooled data from the Danish National Survey of Dietary Habits and Physical Activity (DANSDA) to carry out the study. The […]
01/14/2018
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By Earl Garcia
Probiotics fight depression: Healthy gut bacteria found to reduce symptoms
Taking probiotics to improve intestinal health may come with a bonus, as a new animal study revealed that the beneficial gut bacteria may also reduce depressive tendencies. A team of researchers at the Aarhus University in Denmark examined the effects of lactic acid bacteria in rat models as part of the study. The rats were divided […]
01/11/2018
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By Earl Garcia
Camel’s milk found to restore insulin activity in diabetics, making it a natural treatment for the disease
Camel milk gained steam during the last few years as a potential superfood against diabetes, and a new study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines demonstrated that the dairy product might indeed bolster diabetes management. A team of researchers from Egypt’s premier universities and health agencies examined rat models of diabetes to carry […]
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