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News & Articles By Edsel Cook
11/22/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Adding more fruits to your diet – while cutting back on fats – can help prevent breast cancer deaths
Eating a diet with more fruits and less fat can reduce the risk of mortality from breast cancer in women, according to a recent study in JAMA Oncology. The large-scale study, which followed nearly 49,000 women over two decades, is different from earlier studies, which settled for observing dietary habits to draw health conclusions. In the […]
11/21/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Follow a low-carb diet to prevent Type 2 diabetes
A diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes doesn’t mean the end of the world. Patients may manage their metabolic condition or even prevent it altogether by sticking to a healthy diet with low-carbohydrate foods. In Australia, a groundbreaking study called for a revamp of existing interventions for Type 2 diabetes. Instead of aiming for management, it […]
11/19/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Pounds lost doesn’t mean FAT lost: You CAN lose up to 2 pounds of fat a month – but it takes consistency and patience
Many weight-loss diets claim to reduce weight at least two pounds each week, and they generally deliver on their promise to the letter. But Spanish researchers warn that body fat didn’t comprise much of those lost pounds – instead, a person mostly lost water. They advise dieters to take a consistent and patient approach to […]
11/17/2019
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By Edsel Cook
DNA from mummy tomb suggests ancient Egyptians consumed sweet watermelons similar to modern varieties
A recent study has discovered that ancient Egyptians ate domesticated watermelons (Citrullus lanatus) that resembled the ones enjoyed today. Even better, the Egyptians might have been the ones who bred the familiar traits into the wild fruit in the first place. The watermelon originated in Africa. However, the wild gourd does not resemble the domesticated varieties, which […]
11/13/2019
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By Edsel Cook
No more spoiled milk? Researchers develop unique sensor that can “smell” if milk has expired without opening the container
You may not trust the expiration date printed on the milk container for various reasons. That’s why researchers have made a new colorimetric nanosensor that “smells” the dairy product to see if it’s still safe for drinking. Researchers from various departments and schools of Washington State University (WSU) pooled their expertise together to create a device […]
11/11/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Can 3D farming help save the world’s oceans? Innovative ocean farmer grows eco-friendly food that doesn’t harm the environment
Adopting 3D farming in the ocean may help both humans and the environment in several ways. Thanks to the benefits of the seaweed and seafood they raise, ocean farmers have the power to help clean up and preserve the environment. Shellfish can provide a healthy source of protein that may replace beef from cattle, which […]
11/07/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Eating broccoli found to help with brain and nerve repair
Numerous studies show that the brain can repair and renew nervous tissue. People may support these natural processes by eating sulforaphane-rich foods like broccoli. Neuroscience experts previously believed that the brain cannot repair damaged neurons. However, a study conducted by MIT researcher Joseph Altman in the 1960s showed that the brains of adult rats, adult guinea pigs, and cats […]
10/24/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Men and women are different, even when drunk: Research says men’s brains are more affected than women
Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol is not conducive to health, but it affects men differently than women. A recent study showed that the brain regions associated with emotions, memory, and social behavior displayed diminished activity in alcoholic men than in their female counterparts. Researchers reported that alcoholism impaired the function of the amygdala, hippocampus, and other limbic […]
10/11/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Creepy crawlies love veggies, too: Video shows a microscopic hive of activity in the vegetables you buy
Not in the habit of washing fruits and vegetables before cooking and chowing down on them? A recently released video showed all kinds of tiny insects, bugs, and microbes living on the unwashed surface of plant foods. Danish biomedical student Martin Kaae Kristiansen studies at Aalborg University. The 28-year-old obtained several common vegetables from the local […]
10/04/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Is the aroma of coffee enough to boost cognitive focus?
What if you can get the brain-boosting benefits of coffee without the drawbacks of caffeine? Australian and Canadian researchers suggest that the placebo effect might apply to coffee. Many people start their day with a hot cup of coffee. Not only does it kick-start many brain processes, it also encourages strangers to strike up a […]
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