Snacking contributes to fatty liver, abdominal obesity
Snacking on high-fat and high-sugar foods is linked to abdominal fat and fatty liver disease, according to a new study. The study found that a hypercaloric diet with frequent meals increases intrahepatic triglyceride content and fat around the waist, but increasing meal size did not. Studies have... read more »
Eat fruits, vegetables to reduce stroke risk
Eating more fruits and vegetables may reduce stroke risk by almost a third, according to a fresh look at recent evidence. The results support existing recommendations from organizations like the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which already call for a diet rich in fresh... read more »
Breastfeeding enhances kids’ immune system
Washington: A new study has revealed that breastfeeding promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut of the kids, which builds their immune system. According to the study by National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark and University of Copenhagen, the growth of beneficial... read more »
World Asthma Day: How sunlight reduces asthma
World Asthma Day is commemorated annually on the first Tuesday of May by Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to spread awareness about it. This year, GINA is organizing activities across the globe around the theme, “You Can Control Your Asthma”. With this year’s theme in mind,... read more »
