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An omega-3 metabolite plays a role in preserving bone tissue

The risk and incidence of diseases related to bone tissue degeneration tend to increase as people age. According to one study, Resolvin E1 or RvE1, a metabolite of omega-3, can preserve bone tissue. This study, which was published in Frontiers in Immunology, looked at the role of RvE1 in bone remodeling under inflammation. It had been noted previously […]

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Eat more tomatoes and broccoli to fight obesity

As obesity is becoming a global threat to human health, researchers continue to search for food items and dietary compounds that may prevent or treat it and its complications. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, it was revealed that tomato and broccoli help fight obesity by reducing resistin levels […]

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High levels of homocysteine linked to Alzheimer’s and dementia

Research on homocysteine and health conditions According to a study by researchers from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, B-complex vitamins play a crucial role when it comes to controlling homocysteine. Findings from the study, which was published in Molecular Psychiatry, determined that elevated levels of the amino acid can result in Alzheimer’s, along with other forms of dementia. Alarmingly enough, […]

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Looking for a healthy snack? Pea-based snacks are gaining in popularity

This alternative snack is gaining supporters in Europe, where people are looking for other sources of food that will nourish and keep them healthy in-between meals. Peas, which come from an annual plant, show a lot of promise as a rich source of protein and over-all nutrition. “Peas can lend flavour, nutrition, and a point […]

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Your body needs to have the proper balance between oxidants and antioxidants for muscle recovery

The body needs a proper balance between oxidants and antioxidants for muscle recovery. Research has revealed that reactive oxygen species – at the right time and right place – are actually necessary for muscle recovery. The study, published in the journal Science Signaling, revealed that adequate amounts of reactive oxygen species are important signals that […]

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Olives are good at reducing fatty liver

Researchers have found an effective new treatment for hyperlipidemiawith oleanolic acid (OA), a natural compound found in olives (Olea europaea). The study, which was led by researchers from China Pharmaceutical University and Nanjing Medical University, looked at the ability of olives to lower cholesterol levels in patients diagnosed with hyperlipidemia. While better known as a staple in Mediterranean […]

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Robot strawberry pickers better than humans?

Are robots going to replace humans in strawberry picking too? Scientists are developing robot strawberry pickers as a solution to the shortage of workers due to Brexit. Because of the lack of workers, nearly 20 percent of soft fruits like strawberries are being wasted as they are not being harvested, according to researchers at the […]

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New research shows the skin “remembers” injuries, which helps it heal faster the next time

A study from The Rockefeller University reveals that wounds or other harmful experiences caused by inflammation impart long-lasting memories to the stem cells residing in the skin, teaching them to heal subsequent injuries faster. In the study, the researchers discovered that the stem cells deep within the inner layers of our skin, which are responsible for […]

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Research finds exercise increases brain size, memory function as you age

Here’s one more reason to start working out — a study has shown that regular exercise can benefit our brain in the long run. The study, a collaborative effort between researchers from Australia’s National Institute of Complementary Medicine at Western Sydney University and the Division of Psychology and Mental Health at the University of Manchester in […]

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Amino acid found to improve birth outcomes for women with malaria during pregnancy

Pregnancy is a crucial part of a woman’s life. It’s the stage where she nurture a new life whose every breath depends on her. Lucky is the woman who breezes through the nine months of her pregnancy and can look forward to a safe delivery and a healthy baby. Others, however, catch diseases which can […]