Author: Hill Castle
A study published in CyTA – Journal of Food revealed that adding flaxseed and tomato paste in beef patties improves their nutritional profile without compromising their taste and other physicochemical properties. Researchers sought to evaluate the physical and chemical properties of beef patties that were fortified with flaxseed and tomato paste. For the study, its sensory and nutritional profile was also assessed. They prepared six beef patties with differing flaxseed (FS)–tomato paste (TP) ratios: Aside from a control sample which has no flaxseed or tomato paste added, five patties were used with the following FS–TP ratios: T1 (20 percent TP); T2 (five percent FS, 15…
People who consume a high-fat simple carbohydrate diet (HFSC) might be at risk of developing structural abnormalities in their vital organs, according to a study in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism. The study, a collaboration between St. Aloysius College and the Central Food Technological Research Institute in India, evaluated how a realistic model of an HFSC affects target organs, as well as its nutritional properties. Researchers posited that multiple diet-based studies evaluating metabolic syndrome did not have adequate information on the nutrient profile of the feeds that were given after it was prepared. In the study, they looked at the…
Your ability to fight off parasitic worms may be aided by your gut microbiota. This was the conclusion that researchers from Washington University in St. Louis reached in their study, published in Microbiome. Studying the guts of people from Liberia and Indonesia revealed that their gut microbiomes were remarkably similar, regardless of the distance between the two nations. For their study, the researchers collected a total of 402 fecal samples from 250 individuals in villages across both countries. The samples were then subjected to tests to identify which ones contained parasites. Following this, all samples were analyzed for the microbiomes.…
YouTube has now declared war on natural medicine, banning a 43-second video about cannabis oil while shutting down the Natural News Health YouTube channel because we dare to discuss this “dangerous” topic. In a warning sent to the Health Ranger, YouTube described the kind of content they don’t allow, including content that “encourages or promotes violent or dangerous acts that have an inherent risk of serious physical harm or death.” They instructed NaturalNews that “it’s not okay to post videos showing drug abuse, underage drinking and smoking, or bomb making.” This outrageous act of censorship by YouTube was not an accidental human error. In…
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be a debilitating condition, and it often comes with symptoms like bloating, constipation, or diarrhea. IBS often affects young and middle-aged women, but men can also develop the condition. At least one-third of patients are male, and both children and children and older adults can have IBS. Below are some common symptoms of IBS and effective natural remedies for the condition. Bloating and gas are two symptoms that are often experienced simultaneously by patients with IBS. They are also linked to constipation, especially if food has been in the digestive tract for a while. Food may ferment, producing…
As we age, it takes our body longer to accomplish certain processes that took almost no time at all when we were younger. This also happens in processes that help the body manage water and sodium levels. According to research, as humans and animals age, they find it harder to control their sodium and water retention, thirst, and urine concentration. Data from an article published in the American Journal of Physiology—Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology determined that age can greatly hinder the capacity of rats to eliminate excess sodium when fed a high-salt diet. The results of this study can be used to analyze how salt consumption can…
There is a major problem with the rampant use of antibiotic medicine in the world today. In case you haven’t heard of this already, the widespread use of antibiotics has slowly but surely increased the risk of the existence of various kinds of drug-resistant bacteria. Indeed, in an effort to rid the world of dangerous microbes, modern medicine has ended up creating even worse ones that can’t be killed with antibiotics. Luckily, there could be a solution to this problem on the horizon. A research team made up of scientists from the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) of the…
Texan researchers have wondered about what our brains are thinking during walks. In a NewsWise article, they studied the way people’s vision directed the placement of their feet while walking. Their findings will benefit patients who cannot move well due to aging, Parkinson’s disease, and strokes. It will also help the development of prosthetic and robotic limbs. If you want to get across natural terrain as quickly and safely as possible, you need excellent coordination between your eyes and your body. Researchers still don’t have a good idea of how our various body parts cooperate across uneven terrain. (Related: Feel happy IMMEDIATELY by just knitting;…
Companies might not need to mine data from your Facebook account, track your smartphone, or hack your Internet connection to find out how you think and feel. In a U.K. Business Insider article, the natural processes of your body provide clues about your emotions and health, and emerging technologies can read these signs – and you – like an open book. Examples of these technologies appeared at the recent 2018 TED Conference in Vancouver, Canada. Chief researcher Poppy Crum from Dolby Laboratories demonstrated one during her talk session. First, Crum directed everyone to watch a scary movie clip. Afterwards, she…
Watching out what you eat is just half of the battle. According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, when you eat also plays a role in weight gain. In particular, late-night consumption of food – especially before going to sleep – has an important role in the composition of the body. While that may be the case, according to corresponding author Dr. Andrew McHill of the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences, feeling hungry is normal for most people. “Our internal biological clock actually increases feelings of perceived hunger in the evening independent of any behaviors,” he…
You have a new reason to drink a hot cup of chamomile tea before bedtime. The humble yellow flower was recently revealed to control or even prevent diabetes. In an article on The Conversation, a British researcher who specializes in historical textile dyes has identified the specific diabetes-fighting compounds found in the herb. Professor Richard Blackburn is the leader of The Sustainable Materials Research Group at the University of Leeds (Leeds). He and his partner Chris Rayner have spent the better half of two decades studying natural colorants that were used to give textiles their color since ancient times. Most of…
Your friends influence what you eat, according to a new study. Researchers say that if your friends eat unhealthily, most likely you will too. This is because human social networks greatly influence lifestyle choices. Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) came up with a comprehensive algorithm that evaluated the effect of peer influence on how much a person leads their life. Bryan Wilder, a USC Viberti Ph.D. candidate in computer science, and Kayla de la Haye, an assistant professor of preventive medicine developed the RECONNECT model. This model is a comprehensive algorithm that offers health practitioners the tool to…
It’s common knowledge that a good night’s sleep helps our body recover at the end of a long day. But did you know that getting enough sleep at night can help curb suicidal thoughts among people with depression? According to a breakthrough study by researchers from the University of Manchester, “a bad night’s sleep is associated with suicidal thoughts the next day in people with depression.” The paper, which was titled “Short sleep duration and poor sleep quality predict next-day suicidal ideation: An ecological momentary assessment study,” was published in Psychological Medicine. Donna Littlewood, a researcher from the university, cautioned that…
Living in the big city isn’t all that it’s cut out to be – mainly because of pollution, which adversely affects the health of millions of people each year. However, according to Dr. Lilian Calderón-Garcidueñas of the University of Montana (UM), children and young adults living in these megacities are at an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and suicide, in a study that was published in the Journal of Environmental Research. In the study, Dr. Calderón-Garcidueñas and her team examined over 200 autopsies – whose ages ranged from 11 months to 40 years – of people who lived in Mexico City. In particular, Mexico…
Roseanne Barr might be a polarizing figure, but if anything good has come from the recent Twitter fiasco that culminated in the cancellation of her TV show, it’s the fact that the sleeping drug Ambien has been thrust into the spotlight and people are talking about just how crazy it can make them act. In case you’re not familiar with the story, the comedienne sent out a Tweet in which she made some tasteless comments about Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett’s appearance, saying she looked like “Muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby.” ABC responded swiftly by canceling…
Bayer is expected to finish off its $62.5 billion purchasing deal with Monsanto this week — and plans to retire the infamous “Monsanto” name are already in gear. But even if the name Monsanto becomes a thing of the past, the company’s dirty deeds and hazardous products will continue to live on. Bayer certainly knows a thing or two about re-branding to save face; once known as I.G. Farben, the company engaged in a number of disgusting acts back in the day, including using Jewish slave laborers during the Holocaust. Changing their name to Bayer has not mitigated this fact…
Depression is a crippling disease that affects more than 300 million people across the globe, according to the World Health Organization. Fortunately, researchers have found that even a little exercise can significantly reduce the risk of depression, according to a study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. The study revealed that physical activity can prevent a person from becoming depressed. “Systematic reviews have suggested that physical activity is a protective factor for depression onset, with even small amounts of physical activity decreasing the incidence of future depressive episodes,” the researchers wrote in the report. Researchers used a systematic review to gather information from…
Adults who have an unhealthy lifestyle are often diagnosed with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). But according to a study, there is an alarming link “between childhood obesity and juvenile liver health problems.” The study on children involved researchers from Harvard Medical School based on Project Viva of Massachusetts. It confirmed a connection between childhood obesity and liver health in eight-year-old children. Data from the study showed that a larger waist circumference at age three may increase the chance that when the child turns eight years old, they could exhibit the symptoms of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. More than 80 million Americans have NAFLD, and…
Toddlers in child-care centers in Seattle may be at risk of exposure to toxic chemicals. This is because a study found toxic chemicals in some nap mats in child-care centers in Seattle. In a small pilot study published in the journal Environmental Pollution, seven child-care centers in neighborhoods from the University District and Wallingford, to South Seattle and the Central District were included. The researchers aimed to determine if replacing nap mats with flame retardants with mats without the chemicals would change the levels of flame retardants in the air and dust. They analyzed the mats and collected dust and air…
Your immune system is an incredible thing; it defends your body against pathogenic bacteria on a daily basis, and it functions without you ever even having to think about it. And, let’s be honest, it’s kind of a thankless job. Many people don’t even remember to think about their immune systems until they’re sick. But new research shows that your immune system may be doing a lot of “remembering” for you, and that inflammation can have a profound effect on the immune system’s memory, especially the brain-specific immune cells known as microglia. Scientists say these new findings could shed light…
A study published in the journal Nutrients found gaps in nutritional content of several weight loss diet plans. The study, conducted by a team of researchers from Cornell University and Nature’s Bounty Co., evaluated three top-reviewed weight loss diet books on Amazon. The chosen plans in the diet analysis were Eat to Live-Vegan, Aggressive Weight Loss; Fast Metabolism Diet; and Eat, Drink and Be Healthy. The first two titles were chosen to represent two genres of commercial weight loss diets, hypocaloric vegan, and high-animal-protein low-carbohydrate diets. The third diet plan, meanwhile, represented weight maintenance diets. Researchers then examined seven single-day menus of every diet…
Growing up, a lot of people were led to believe the myth that only milk contains the right amount of nutrients to make their bones strong. Most studies, in particular, only showed how calcium benefits our bones; however, these would not delve into the details of bone health. Scientists from the University of Surrey in the U.K. sought to debunk this myth as well, setting out to determine the association between some nutrients found in fruits and vegetables and bone health, in a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. In total, 62 women, aged 45 to 55 years (as researchers noted…