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Study reveals clear label strategy to identify unhealthy foods

Research | News | 23 Sep, 2020

Recent research revealed that people with obesity have 48% higher rates of death from COVID-19, and with more than 2 bil...

Human milk may provide protection against COVID-19 diseases

Research | News | 17 Sep, 2020

Human milk is known for its protective benefits, especially for preterm and immunocompromised infants who are at higher ...

IPFT develops disinfectant for vegetables and fruits

Research | News | 14 Sep, 2020

Gurugram based Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology (IPFT), an autonomous Institution under the Department of C...

Eating almonds may help improve heart & mental health

Research | News | 08 Sep, 2020

As part of a recent clinical trial, researchers at King’s College London measured Heart rate variability (HRV) in ...

Study links excess white rice intake with new onset of T2D

Research | News | 04 Sep, 2020

Data from the large multinational Prospective, Urban Rural Epidemiological Study (PURE study) just published online in t...

Excessive fructose consumption may cause leaky gut

Research | News | 27 Aug, 2020

Excessive consumption of fructose, a sweetener ubiquitous in the American diet, can result in non-alcoholic fatty liver ...

CIFT suggests seaweed as effective immunotherapy agent

Research | News | 24 Aug, 2020

The ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin, Kerala’s Research Article published in the Current Sci...

ARI works on flavonoid production to treat TB & chikungunya

Research | News | 21 Aug, 2020

Scientists from Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, have come up with the first synthetic route for producing flavo...

Research suggests natural cure in cranberries for gastrointestinal problems

Research | News | 19 Aug, 2020

A new clinical trial found consuming cranberry juice containing 44 mg of proanthocyanidins (PACs) per 240-mL serving twi...

Plant-based meat may lower some cardiovascular risk factors

Research | News | 18 Aug, 2020

Swapping out red meat for plant-based meat alternatives can lower some cardiovascular risk factors, according to a new s...

Researchers study meals to boost vegetarian appeal

Research | News | 14 Aug, 2020

Meat-heavy diets not only risk our health but that of the planet, as livestock farming on a massive scale destroys habit...

IIT Kgp develops low-cost vegetable oil powder

Research | News | 13 Aug, 2020

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur (Kgp) have developed a novel formula for a vegetable...

MSG promotes significant sodium reduction

Research | News | 12 Aug, 2020

A new study published in the Journal of Food Science suggests monosodium glutamate (MSG) can be used to signif...

BBC launches novel products to build immunity

Research | News | 10 Aug, 2020

Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre (BBC) under the aegis of Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS), Department o...

INST develops paper based test for fluoride detection in drinking water

Research | News | 05 Aug, 2020

Scientists from Mohali based Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), an autonomous institute of the Department ...

Study shows pistachio may be helpful in weight loss

Research | News | 30 Jul, 2020

Nut-loving consumers looking to lose a few pounds can feel better about keeping pistachios at hand as a result of a new ...

Study links orange juice & hesperidin with blood pressure

Research | News | 29 Jul, 2020

More than 1.3 billion people worldwide suffer from hypertension, a leading factor in heart disease and mortality. A...

IIT-D highlights anti-viral properties of tea to fight COVID-19

Research | News | 15 Jul, 2020

There have been worldwide efforts for developing cost effective therapeutic options, which can curb the severity of the ...