Health
Is white rice bad for me? Can I make it lower glycemic index or healthier?
Rice is a culinary staple in Australia and around the world.
Aug 26, 2024
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Health
All the reasons a cup of coffee really can be good for you
Consuming too much caffeine is definitely bad for your health, and there may be good reasons why some people want to quit it altogether. But if you despair at the idea of giving up your morning coffee, fear not.
Aug 21, 2024
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Health
High blood pressure associated with environmental contamination by tellurium
The likelihood of developing high blood pressure (hypertension) increases with higher levels of tellurium, a contaminant transferred from mining and manufacturing activities to foods. Improved monitoring of tellurium levels ...
Aug 1, 2024
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Some say a shot of olive oil can prevent a hangover—here's what the science says
The search for alcohol hangover cures is as old as alcohol itself. Many cures and remedies are sold, but scientific evidence for their effectiveness is lacking.
Jul 17, 2024
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Neuroscience
Scientists discover a new set of cells that control the blood-brain barrier
Researchers at the Perron Institute and The University of Western Australia have discovered a new set of cells that can protect blood vessel structure in the central nervous system (CNS) known as the blood-brain barrier. ...
Jul 1, 2024
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Ultra-processed foods: Here's how they may affect the way the immune system functions
In our fast-paced world, convenience can often come at the cost of nutrition. This shift has led to an increased reliance on ultra-processed foods.
Jun 18, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Fasting primes the immune system's natural killer cells to better fight cancer, new study in mice finds
Periods of fasting reprogram the immune system's natural killer cells to better fight cancer, according to a new study in mice from researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK).
Jun 14, 2024
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Fish fed to farmed salmon should be part of our diet, too, study suggests
The public is being encouraged to eat more wild fish, such as mackerel, anchovies and herring, which are often used within farmed salmon feeds. These oily fish contain essential nutrients including calcium, B12 and omega-3, ...
Mar 20, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Study results show 25% of pregnant people are not getting enough omega-3 fatty acids
Results from a new nationwide cohort study show that, despite strong recommendations in favor of consuming omega-3 fatty acids for optimal pregnancy outcomes and offspring health, 25% of participants reported rarely or never ...
Mar 1, 2024
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Health
Is it okay if my child eats a lot of fruit but no vegetables?
Does it seem like most vegetables you serve your children end up left on the plate, or worse, strewn across the floor? But mention dessert, and your fruit skewers are polished off in an instant.
Dec 21, 2023
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