Health
Scientists find a way to reduce sugar in drinks
Research has shown that increasing the pH level of water could help tackle obesity and health problems caused by high sugar content in drinks.
Jul 17, 2019
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News tagged with water content
Health
Drinking lots of water may seem like a healthy habit—here's when and why it can prove toxic
In late 2023, actor Brooke Shields suffered a seizure after "flooding" her body with water. Shields became dangerously low on sodium while preparing for her show by drinking loads of water. "I flooded my system and I drowned ...
Jun 1, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Ventilation, humidity are key to indoor virus spread
Last spring, a small, self-contained and airtight modular building was set up in the parking lot outside Barnhart Hall.
Feb 16, 2022
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Health
Adjusting pH levels in drinking water may be key to combating the obesity crisis
Obesity and health problems caused by high sugar content in drinks can be tackled by increasing the pH level and reducing the quantity of total dissolved solids (TDS) in water, according to research from the University of ...
Jul 29, 2019
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Medical research
Japanese Knotweed extract could cut cancer risk of processed meat
Bacon could be back on the menu of health-conscious diners thanks to an unlikely salvation: Japanese knotweed.
Sep 21, 2021
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Radiology & Imaging
A new reference material sets standard for MRI and CT diagnosis of fatty liver
The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) has developed the world's first reference material to improve the accuracy of body fat measurements conducted through MRI and CT scans. The study is published ...
Jun 28, 2024
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Health
What's healthier—fresh, dried or frozen fruit?
"Eat more fruit and vegetables" is one of the most common recommendations we hear when we're encouraged to eat healthily. But when it comes to eating more fruit, we get mixed messages about how healthy fruit really is.
Sep 20, 2017
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Triple contrast method for computed tomography diagnostics of cartilage injuries
Post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) is a joint disease associated with the gradual erosion of cartilage covering the ends of articulating joints. It can result from a single traumatic incident, repetitive injurious incidents, ...
Aug 17, 2021
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Health
Humans unequipped for high-salt diet, food scientist contends
Humans are physiologically unprepared for the amount of sodium found in manufactured foods in the modern food supply, contributing to the diet-related diseases observed today.
Dec 14, 2011
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Health
Why hand-washing beats hand sanitizers
Proper hand-washing with soap and water is one of the best ways to protect yourself during the cold and flu season, an expert says.
Nov 7, 2019
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