Passion fruit molecule may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease progression
Four years ago, a research group at the University of Oslo made what would turn out to be…
Dr Amir Khan eats 1 food 3 times a day for ‘excellent’ benefit
Dr Amir Khan on Lorriane (Image: ITV) ITV’s Dr Amir Khan has explained why he eats three dates…
Dragon fruit peel extract enhances bread nutrition and reduces food waste
A research team led by Professor ZHOU Weibiao from the Department of Food Science and Technology at the…
Selfish chromosomes hijack Overdrive gene to eliminate rival sperm
A new University of Utah-led study has discovered the mechanism behind a decades-old evolutionary mystery-how “selfish chromosomes” cheat…
New Pico C technology maps genome structure before activation
For decades, scientists viewed the genome of a newly fertilised egg as a structural ‘blank slate’ – a…
Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Here’s who is most at risk and symptoms to watch for
WASHINGTON — Colorectal cancer is a threat not just to older adults but increasingly to young men and women, too.…
Vegan biopolymer film protects hair from environmental damage
To find new ways to shield hair from heat, sunlight and air pollution, researchers in Brazil are turning…
Healthier food options suggested for Super Bowl parties
Local doctor shares healthier food options for Super Bowl parties FROM MASSACHUSETTS TO MAINE. LOOKS GREAT. OKAY, WE’RE…
Psychosocial factors strongly influence diet quality in rural adults
A large cross-sectional study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB), published by Elsevier, examined how…
Neural circuits in flies provide insights into human eating
Why do we sometimes keep eating even when we’re full and other times turn down food completely? Why…
Fruit fly study identifies genes regulating dopamine and sleep
Dopamine in the brain influences movement, learning, motivation and sleep. In humans, problems with dopamine are linked to…
Simple fruit granola intervention shows promising cardio-renal signals in CKD patients
A small Japanese study suggests that a low-salt, oat-based granola breakfast may improve blood pressure, lipid risk markers,…