It could also reveal areas ripe for innovation for manufacturers looking to meet increasing consumer demand for global flavors, culturally relevant and healthier, yet convenient foods and beverages. “The Mediterranean diet is a well-studied cultural model of healthy eating, but research on healthy models from other cultures and cuisines has been limited” — hampering the … Read more
A diet that promotes plant-based proteins to help the environment now has a more human argument: It can lower the risk of death from several serious diseases. “It wasn’t just one cause of death. It was across the board,” said Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public … Read more
With the new Amy Winehouse biopic ‘Back to Black’, which will be shown in American theaters from May 17, 2024, the late singer’s relationship with alcohol and drugs is being reexamined. In July 2011, Winehouse was found dead in her north London flat at the age of 27 after ‘death by misadventure’. That is the … Read more
With the new Amy Winehouse biopic ‘Back to Black’, which will be shown in American theaters from May 17, 2024, the late singer’s relationship with alcohol and drugs is being reexamined. In July 2011, Winehouse was found dead in her north London flat at the age of 27 after ‘death by misadventure’. That is the … Read more
The internet is flooded with nutrition wisdom, whether it’s weight loss diets, intermittent fasting, going vegan, giving up carbs or taking supplements. The truth is, it’s hard to get one balanced meal that works for you based on the information swirling around you. Therefore, the National Institute of Nutrition, in collaboration with the Indian Council … Read more
Over the past century, researchers’ understanding of genetics has undergone a profound transformation. Genes, regions of DNA largely responsible for our physical characteristics, were considered immutable in the original genetics model developed by biologist Gregor Mendel in 1865. That is, genes were thought to be largely unaffected by a person’s environment. The emergence of the … Read more
Over the past century, researchers’ understanding of genetics has undergone a profound transformation. Genes, regions of DNA largely responsible for our physical characteristics, were considered immutable in the original genetics model developed by biologist Gregor Mendel in 1865. That is, genes were thought to be largely unaffected by a person’s environment. The emergence of the … Read more
As we commemorate World Health Day 2024 with the theme ‘My Health, My Right’, emphasis is placed on the critical importance of good diet and nutrition, especially in regions such as Central and West Africa. Nutrition is the foundation of human health and influences every aspect of physical, cognitive and emotional well-being. In these regions, … Read more
Perimenopause and menopause are important but challenging physiological phases that women face. However, with the right knowledge and support, we can move through these changes with resilience. Zoe Daemar, co-founder of women’s menopause supplement brand Mister Jones, says the lack of awareness around menopause is baffling. “Like puberty, it is a natural stage of life, … Read more
Measles, a highly contagious but preventable disease, is reemerging in parts of the United States, a warning of the dangers of the strengthening anti-vaccine movement. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recorded more cases this year than the 58 in all of 2023, although the agency is not expected to release the exact … Read more