(Science News) — Coffee and tea are two beverages commonly-consumed around the world. In Western societies, coffee is associated with greater arousal than tea. According to a new study, published in the journal Consciousness and Cognition, even looking at something that reminds of coffee can stimulate our brain, mimicking the physical …
(Charlotte Lillis/ Medical News Today) — Jackfruit is a healthful source of vitamin C and other essential nutrients, and research suggests that it may provide a number of health benefits.
Jackfruit is a tropical tree fruit native to southwest India. It belongs to the Moraceae plant family, which also includes mulberries, figs, and …
(Cassandra Szklarski/ Canadian Press) — A move by Ottawa to use Canada’s food guide to drill home the dangers of chronic alcohol use caught some nutrition and addiction experts by surprise, but they welcomed the tougher stance on an issue they say demands a co-ordinated strategy.
“It’s sort of been the elephant in …
(Alan Mozes/ HealthDay) — Maybe you rush around with work and activities during the day, then settle in for a large, relaxing meal in the evening. But new research says the later in the day you eat, the more weight you’re likely to pack on.
That’s the takeaway from a week-long study involving 31 overweight and obese patients, …
(Robert Preidt/ HealthDay News) — When couples experience recurrent pregnancy loss, it’s natural for them to want to know why. Now, a new study suggests that sperm DNA damage could be a factor.
Recurrent pregnancy loss is defined as the consecutive loss of three or more pregnancies before 20 weeks’ gestation. It affects …
(Tauren Dyson/ UPI) — Women receive later diagnoses than men for most conditions and diseases, a study found.
For example, women receive cancer diagnoses 2.5 years later than men, according to new findings published in Nature Communications. With metabolic diseases like diabetes, women were diagnosed about 4.5 years later …
(Andria Borba/ CBS KPIX-5) —Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that kale is one of the top crops affected by pesticides. The leafy green vegetable has been placed at the number three spot on the Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen” list.
“Studies link pesticides to a host of human health problems including brain …
(Dr. Ananya Mandal/ Medical Life Sciences News) — Researchers from Japan have noted that certain compounds in coffee could slow and even stop the progress of prostate cancer.
The team of researchers were looking at the effect of Kahweol acetate and cafestol – two compounds found in coffee, on the growth of tumours in mice. They were conducting …
(Ann W. Schmidt/ Fox News) — “Broken heart” syndrome, a disease that causes the heart to temporarily weaken, has been linked to the brain’s reaction to stress, new research has found.
In an article published in the European Heart Journal on Tuesday, Swiss researchers said they found a connection between the way the brain communicates …
(Ana Sandoiu/ Medical News Today)— New research finds an accurate way of diagnosing fibromyalgia and differentiating it from other related conditions. Using blood samples and innovative techniques, scientists have detected a “molecular fingerprint” that is unique to the condition.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition …