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News & Articles By Ralph Flores
07/02/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Scientists have found ANOTHER major problem with the plastic pollution in the oceans: It harbors bacteria that can be transferred up the food chain
Experts predict that there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish within the next century — a serious problem, considering there’s still a lot to be explored in their depths. The adverse effects of plastic pollution have been the subject of many studies, but according to marine scientists from the National University of […]
06/16/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Researchers are working with high school students in California to reduce pesticide exposure in children
The city of Salinas, which sits just outside the Greater Bay Area in California, is known for a lot of things: It’s the hometown of renowned author and Nobel laureate John Steinbeck; it has a climate perfect for growing flowers and grapes; and it’s often known as the “Salad Bowl of the World,” on account […]
06/04/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Study reveals coconut oil is a better insect repellent compared to DEET, a harmful chemical ingredient
A recent U.S. Department of Agriculture study revealed that compounds in coconut oil could ward off insects better than DEET, the main ingredient in insect repellent products. In the study, which was published in the journal Scientific Reports, scientists from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service identified coconut oil fatty acids which showed significant repellent properties, especially against disease vectors like […]
05/30/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Understanding the effects of caloric restriction in colorectal cancer cells
Recent research from the University of Notre Dame’s Harper Cancer Research Institute reveals that caloric restriction can cause higher autophagy rates in colorectal cancer cell line spheroids, based on 3D cell culture models. The study was published in the journal Nutrition Research. Researchers have extensively studied caloric restriction, also referred to as nutrient restriction, for its multiple […]
05/23/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Review looks at the ethnobotanical properties of certain plants in Ghana
For a lot of people in the U.S. and other highly developed nations, access to conventional medicine is a non-issue. Other areas around the world, however, don’t have that access, which is why they rely on more traditional forms of medicine, particularly people from developing countries. A review led by the University of Ghana investigated how local […]
05/22/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Antioxidant-rich belimbing dayak, a Malaysian fruit, can help lower bad cholesterol
Antioxidants are all the rage these days, and for most people, it means lining up to buy blueberries and strawberries – even in areas where they can be expensive. Fortunately, penny-pinchers who would still like to have more antioxidant-rich foods don’t need to look any further than their local produce. A recent study in Malaysia, […]
05/21/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Pass the salt(bush): Research uncovers its anticancer, antioxidant, antiparasitic properties
Saltbush, a plant often grown to improve water efficiency in high-salinity soil, can be used as a novel therapy against various diseases, according to a study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In their study, researchers from China and Pakistan looked at the efficacy of saltbush and assessed its biological activities. Plants that belong to the Atriplex genus […]
05/16/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Caulerpa seaweeds can help in preventing obesity, metabolic disorders
Researchers from South Korea’s Mokpo National University found that a type of seaweed native to their region can potentially manage symptoms of obesity, as well as its complications. Their research, published in Nutrition Research, identified a type of edible seaweed known as okdeonggul (Caulerpa okamurae) to have anti-obesity properties, based on a high-fat diet murine model. Seaweeds have been a part of a […]
05/16/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Who’s ready for seaweed flour? It’s a healthier and antioxidant-rich alternative to white flour
Bread lovers, rejoice: Researchers from Spain have identified healthier alternatives to white flour to make fortified bread. They’re pretty novel, to say the least: In their study, they noted that among all the ingredients that they have tested, they found that carob (Ceratonia siliqua), also known as St. John’s bread, and – here’s where it […]
05/15/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Natural soy isoflavone daidzein can boost bone formation, research says
A recent study published in the journal Nutrition Research evaluated daidzein, a natural isoflavone derived from soy, for its ability to promote bone growth. In particular, the scientists from the Logistics University of Chinese People’s Armed Police Force built on previous research on daidzein’s protective effects against osteoporosis. In particular, it was compared with estradiol, a synthetic hormone taken […]
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