Health
The way chia seeds are eaten can determine their dietary fiber benefits, finds study
Chia seeds are a popular superfood but consumers may not be getting the most benefit possible out of them.
Apr 12, 2023
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Beans are a favorite food in Nigeria. Here are four safe ways to preserve them
The beans known as oloyin in Yoruba, or as cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata), are a favorite food among Nigerians, who eat them in a variety of dishes including soups and stews or as a standalone side dish.
Mar 21, 2023
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Medications
Can eating poppy seeds affect drug test results? An addiction and pain medicine specialist explains
The U.S. Defense Department issued a memo on Feb. 17, 2023, warning service members to avoid eating poppy seeds because doing so may result in a positive urine test for the opiate codeine. Addiction and pain medicine specialist ...
Feb 27, 2023
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Egg shortage: A nutritionist on the best egg alternatives
Eggs are currently in short supply, with shops and supermarkets limiting their sales. The main cause of this shortage has been blamed on the avian (bird) flu which has risen to a record number of cases. However, egg producers ...
Dec 1, 2022
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Toxic poppy seeds are sending people to the hospital. What's behind the latest food scare?
Poisonous poppy seeds have sent a number of people around Australia to hospital with severe symptoms—from muscle cramping and spasms to seizures and cardiac arrests—prompting a nationwide recall of certain batches and ...
Nov 17, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
New radiation therapy delays brain cancer regrowth, protects healthy tissue
UC San Diego Health is the first hospital system in San Diego to offer a new, highly targeted and precisely placed radiation therapy that delays tumor regrowth while protecting healthy tissue in patients with brain cancer.
Sep 19, 2022
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Health informatics
New technique boosts online medical search results
When looking for medical information on the internet, having the precise terminology makes the search fairly straightforward.
Sep 6, 2022
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Health
Does TikTok's chia-lemon 'internal shower' really beat constipation? Here's what science says
Heard about the chia seed-lemon juice "internal shower" drink? It's going viral on TikTok and is being hailed as a digestion booster, constipation and bloating buster (particularly after traveling), detox drink and hangover ...
Aug 26, 2022
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Cardiology
A diet rich in protein, zinc and niacin and low in saturated fat makes blood vessels more flexible, research suggests
A new study being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Maastricht, the Netherlands (4-7 May), has linked key nutrients, including protein, zinc and niacin, to improvements in heart health.
May 4, 2022
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Grape seed extract found to extend lifespan of old mice
A team of researchers affiliated with a host of institutions in China and the U.S. has found that injecting procyanidin C1 (PCC1), a chemical found in grape seed extract, into older mice extended their lifespan. In their ...
