Health
Opinion: Do we really have a choice about eating meat?
The internet abounds with 'expert advice' on what we should or shouldn't eat. High carb or low carb diets? Grains or gluten free eating? Meat eating or veganism?
Jul 28, 2016
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Genetics
Researchers ID gene that turns carbs into fat: Discovery could help development of treatment for fatty liver, diabetes
A gene that helps the body convert that big plate of holiday cookies you just polished off into fat could provide a new target for potential treatments for fatty liver disease, diabetes and obesity.
Dec 6, 2012
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Health
Five tips to get through the day without caffeine
Whether you prefer a double shot latté in the morning or a cup of black tea in the afternoon, caffeine is a part of the daily routine for many of us. It's not necessarily a bad thing, either. A Starbucks run can be part ...
Apr 17, 2019
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Medical research
Ketone drink gives competitive cyclists a boost by altering their metabolism
A drink developed for soldiers to generate energy from ketones rather than carbs or fat allowed highly trained cyclists to add up to 400 meters of distance (2% increase) to their workouts , a small UK-led study reports July ...
Jul 27, 2016
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Health
Opinion: Our ancestors were carnivorous super-predators, so do we really have a choice about eating meat?
The internet abounds with 'expert advice' on what we should or shouldn't eat. High carb or low carb diets? Grains or gluten free eating? Meat eating or veganism?
Jul 14, 2016
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Medications
Keto diet boosts lifesaving antifungal drug in mice
For the roughly 150,000 AIDS patients who come down with a life-threatening infection called fungal meningitis each year, there aren't many options.
May 9, 2024
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Health
Eat carbs before a run? Maybe reach for something else next time
(Medical Xpress)—You might hear that before a big race or game, it's wise to load up on carbs to make sure you have enough energy to get you through it.
May 9, 2014
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Health
Many Americans are counting their carbs—but what counts as a 'low-carb' diet?
Interest in low-carbohydrate (or "low-carb") diets continues to grow. In fact, low-carb diets have doubled in popularity among US consumers over the last decade. Yet, despite the eating pattern's popularity, confusion persists ...
Jan 29, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
I want to eat healthily. So why do I crave sugar, salt and carbs?
We all want to eat healthily, especially as we reset our health goals at the start of a new year. But sometimes these plans are sabotaged by powerful cravings for sweet, salty or carb-heavy foods.
Feb 27, 2024
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Health
Want to build muscle? Why carbs could be just as important as protein
High-protein, low-carb diets have long been considered the gold standard method for gym-goers and bodybuilders aiming to gain muscle and lose fat. But one bodybuilding champion has shown that this might not necessarily be ...
Mar 13, 2024
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