Researchers have identified yet another fat-related pandemic that has affected the vast majority of the world’s population. New Zealand-based researchers have coined the term “overfat” to describe a condition where the amount of excess body fat is enough to increase the risk of adverse health conditions. Data from a recent study reveal that up to […]
Man’s best friend is known for being capable of amazing feats. For years dogs have been trained to do many extraordinary tasks. They have been trained to assist people with disabilities in a number of different ways or to become therapy animals. Our four-legged furry friends are also often taught how to sniff out bombs, […]
According to a recent study published in the Journal of Food Science, the color of a sweetener packet has a direct effect on an individual’s sweetness perception and overall satisfaction. In the study, a total of 500 participants were given five different sweeteners, each a different color. Sucralose was in a yellow packet, stevia was […]
Antimicrobial protein found in the blood of Komodo dragons could help scientists develop better treatment for deadly infections that have become resistant to antibiotics. A recent study published in the Journal of Proteome Research concluded that Komodo dragon blood plasma contains numerous antimicrobial peptides. This comes as no surprise to researchers. The saliva of the […]