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Most adults get 13pc of daily calories from added sugar
May 3, 10:11 am
New York, May 3 (ANI): Most Americans get around 13 percent of their calories from added sweeteners, a new study suggests.
More women suffer from heart diseases than men
Apr 21, 10:02 am
London, Apr 21 (ANI): More young women suffer from cardiovascular problems than men, heart experts have revealed.
Get your greens with simple vegetable smoothie
Apr 20, 4:06 pm
London, April 20 (ANI): For those looking for the perfect healthy drink, a new super smoothie could be the answer.
Caffeinated chewing gum raising health fears
Apr 6, 11:24 am
Washington, Apr. 6 (ANI): A new line of caffeinated gum by Wrigley's, which promises to sooth commuters on the run, has raised concerns among health experts about the proliferation of such products.
How extra pounds slow you down
Mar 29, 10:26 am
Washington, Mar 29 (ANI): Researchers have studied physical activity and its relation to obesity for decades but no one has studied the reverse - obesity's effect on physical activity.
Psychological acupuncture helps reduce food cravings, lose weight
Mar 24, 10:58 am
Melbourne, March 24 (ANI): A bit of psychological acupuncture might help you to reduce your food cravings and lose weight, according to a Gold Coast-based Bond University researcher.
London, March 15 (ANI): Treatment as soon as HIV infection has been identified may be enough to "functionally cure" about a 10th of those diagnosed early, researchers in France have suggested.
Cheating in love `best weight loss mantra`
Feb 27, 11:49 am
New York, Feb 27 (ANI): Having an extramarital affair can actually be good for your health, an infidelity website has claimed.
How sweat protects people from dangerous bugs
Feb 22, 3:03 pm
Washington, February 22 (ANI): Scientists has discovered how an important natural antibiotic called dermcidin, produced by our skin when we sweat, is a highly efficient tool to fight tuberculosis germs and other dangerous bugs.
11pc of adult's calories come from fast food
Feb 22, 11:10 am
Washington, February 22 (ANI): A new U.S. report has revealed that 11.3 percent of daily calories consumed by adults in 2007 through 2010 came from fast food.
Eating avocados can reduce stroke and diabetes risk
Feb 22, 10:45 am
Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Consuming avocados could be associated with better diet quality and nutrient intake level, lower intake of added sugars, lower body weight, BMI and waist circumferences, higher "good cholesterol" levels and lower metabolic syndrome risk, a new study has revealed.
High-fibre foods contain more calories than labels suggests
Feb 19, 11:31 am
London, February 19 (ANI): Some high-fibre foods, which are sold as low in calories, may actually contain, in the extreme, up to 25 per cent more calories than the label suggests, nutritional experts have said.
HRT may ward off Alzheimer`s risk in menopausal women
Feb 14, 11:02 am
Washington, February 14 (ANI): Measurable signs of accelerated biological ageing were seen in healthy menopausal women carrying a well-known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.
Washington, Feb 12 (ANI): Anxieties and concerns and about one's close relationships could prove to be a chronic stressor that can compromise immunity, a new study has found.
Smaller the better when it comes to snacking
Jan 30, 12:44 pm
Washington, January 30 (ANI): Smaller snack portions are capable of providing similar feelings of satisfaction as larger ones, according to a Cornell University study.
Regular aspirin use may triple risk of blindness in older people
Jan 22, 10:49 am
Washington, January 22 (ANI): Regular aspirin use appears to be associated with an increased risk of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is a leading cause of blindness in older people, and it appears to be independent of a hist
UK varsity shows limiting polyunsaturated fatty acid levels in pregnancy may influence kids body fat
Jan 11, 12:00 pm
London, Jan.11 (ANI): Southampton researchers have demonstrated that mothers who have higher levels of n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), which are found in cooking oils and nuts, during pregnancy have fatter children.
Toy footballs marked 'choking hazard' for toddlers
Dec 26, 2:39 pm
London, December 26 (ANI): EU officials are warning that toddlers can choke on a football, despite balls being bigger than an adult's head.
Small changes in daily eating behaviour can prompt weight loss
Dec 20, 10:11 am
Washington, December 20(ANI): A Cornell University professor has suggested making small easy changes to our eating habits on a consistent basis - 25 days or more per month - can lead to sustainable weight loss.
Smoking during pregnancy triples child meningitis risk
Dec 10, 9:50 am
Washington, December 10 (ANI): Pregnant women who smoke can triple the risk of child succumbing to a major cause of meningitis, according to scientists.
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