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IIT Delhi, AIIMS Researchers Develop Ingestible Device To Collect Small Intestine Bacteria For Gut Health Research
Researchers at IIT Delhi on Tuesday announced the development of an ingestible device that can sample bacteria directly from the small intestine, opening a new window into the human gut microbiome.
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What Skipping Dinner For 14 Years Can Do To Your Body
Health experts emphasise that while the human body is capable of adapting, long-term dinner elimination affects people in varied ways
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AI Or Nutritionist? Finding The Balance Between Tech And The Human Touch
Nutrition, once the domain of nutritionists, is now being reshaped by apps, wearables, and AI-powered platforms that claim to personalise our diets with scientific precision.
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Can A Serum Regrow Hair In 20 Days? New Study Says Yes, With Caution
A study by Taiwan's National University claims a new serum can trigger hair regrowth in 20 days. While early animal trials look promising, experts say it's too soon to call it a breakthrough for humans until safety and clinical results are confirmed.
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Chikungunya On Rise In Maharashtra: Follow These Tips For Fast Recovery
Chikungunya is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus.
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Can Humans Survive Only On Water? The Extreme Diet That Killed Kerala Teen
The teen's death has brought the dangers of strict diets to lose weight, particularly among youngsters, to attention.
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Early Human Ancestors Had Plant-Based Diets, Research Suggests
New research reveals that Australopithecus africanus, an early human ancestor, primarily ate plants. Fossilised tooth analysis suggests meat was not a major part of their diet. This study, published in Science, challenges the idea that early hominins relied on animal protein for cognitive development. Researchers point out the possibility of insect...
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Human Hunting More Responsible for Kangaroo Extinction than Climate Change
A recent study of ancient kangaroo teeth contradicts previous beliefs that climate change caused their extinction. By examining the wear on teeth, researchers found that kangaroos had flexible diets, which made them resilient to climate shifts. This evidence suggests that human hunting activities, rather than dietary limitations, played a more sign...
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12,000-Year-Old Wolf Remains in Alaska Show Early Signs of Human Interaction
A 12,000-year-old wolf leg bone discovered at the Swan Point archaeological site in Alaska has provided new insights into early human-wolf interactions. DNA analysis confirmed the animal was related to wolves, while chemical isotope testing showed it had a diet rich in salmon, suggesting possible human involvement. Researchers debate whether this a...
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Mammoths Topped Menu For First Humans In North America During Ice Age
The first humans who spread across North America during the last Ice Age put mammoths at the top of their menu, according to scientists who secured the first direct evidence of the diet of these ancient people.
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Polar Bears in Alaska Face Rising Pathogen Threats Due to Climate Change
Polar bears in the Chukchi Sea are increasingly exposed to pathogens like Toxoplasma gondii, brucellosis, and canine distemper due to warming climates. Researchers revealed a significant rise in pathogen antibodies in polar bears since the 1990s, linking this trend to reduced sea ice, altered diets, and human interaction. The findings raise concern...
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Is Glycemic Index And Glycemic Load The Same? How The Difference Matters In Our Body
This article delves into how GI and GL differ, their roles in your body, and how incorporating this knowledge can help make smarter dietary choices.
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Sugar In Infancy Linked To Higher Diabetes, Blood Pressure Risks: Study
Excessive sugar consumption, particularly in early life, is linked to increased risks of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure in adulthood.
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Scientists Uncover Surprising Origins Of Humanity's Carb Cravings
A study shows that the AMY1 gene, responsible for starch digestion, spread long before agriculture, suggesting an evolutionary preference for carbs.
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Struggling With High Cortisol Levels? Try These 4 Ways To Manage It Naturally
Imbalanced Cortisol levels can impact your daily life. Try these expert-approved tips to keep stress at bay!
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IIT Delhi, AIIMS Researchers Develop Ingestible Device To Collect Small Intestine Bacteria For Gut Health Research
Researchers at IIT Delhi on Tuesday announced the development of an ingestible device that can sample bacteria directly from the small intestine, opening a new window into the human gut microbiome.
-
What Skipping Dinner For 14 Years Can Do To Your Body
Health experts emphasise that while the human body is capable of adapting, long-term dinner elimination affects people in varied ways
-
AI Or Nutritionist? Finding The Balance Between Tech And The Human Touch
Nutrition, once the domain of nutritionists, is now being reshaped by apps, wearables, and AI-powered platforms that claim to personalise our diets with scientific precision.
-
Can A Serum Regrow Hair In 20 Days? New Study Says Yes, With Caution
A study by Taiwan's National University claims a new serum can trigger hair regrowth in 20 days. While early animal trials look promising, experts say it's too soon to call it a breakthrough for humans until safety and clinical results are confirmed.
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Chikungunya On Rise In Maharashtra: Follow These Tips For Fast Recovery
Chikungunya is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus.
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Can Humans Survive Only On Water? The Extreme Diet That Killed Kerala Teen
The teen's death has brought the dangers of strict diets to lose weight, particularly among youngsters, to attention.
-
Early Human Ancestors Had Plant-Based Diets, Research Suggests
New research reveals that Australopithecus africanus, an early human ancestor, primarily ate plants. Fossilised tooth analysis suggests meat was not a major part of their diet. This study, published in Science, challenges the idea that early hominins relied on animal protein for cognitive development. Researchers point out the possibility of insect...
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Human Hunting More Responsible for Kangaroo Extinction than Climate Change
A recent study of ancient kangaroo teeth contradicts previous beliefs that climate change caused their extinction. By examining the wear on teeth, researchers found that kangaroos had flexible diets, which made them resilient to climate shifts. This evidence suggests that human hunting activities, rather than dietary limitations, played a more sign...
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12,000-Year-Old Wolf Remains in Alaska Show Early Signs of Human Interaction
A 12,000-year-old wolf leg bone discovered at the Swan Point archaeological site in Alaska has provided new insights into early human-wolf interactions. DNA analysis confirmed the animal was related to wolves, while chemical isotope testing showed it had a diet rich in salmon, suggesting possible human involvement. Researchers debate whether this a...
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Mammoths Topped Menu For First Humans In North America During Ice Age
The first humans who spread across North America during the last Ice Age put mammoths at the top of their menu, according to scientists who secured the first direct evidence of the diet of these ancient people.
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Polar Bears in Alaska Face Rising Pathogen Threats Due to Climate Change
Polar bears in the Chukchi Sea are increasingly exposed to pathogens like Toxoplasma gondii, brucellosis, and canine distemper due to warming climates. Researchers revealed a significant rise in pathogen antibodies in polar bears since the 1990s, linking this trend to reduced sea ice, altered diets, and human interaction. The findings raise concern...
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Is Glycemic Index And Glycemic Load The Same? How The Difference Matters In Our Body
This article delves into how GI and GL differ, their roles in your body, and how incorporating this knowledge can help make smarter dietary choices.
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Sugar In Infancy Linked To Higher Diabetes, Blood Pressure Risks: Study
Excessive sugar consumption, particularly in early life, is linked to increased risks of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure in adulthood.
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Scientists Uncover Surprising Origins Of Humanity's Carb Cravings
A study shows that the AMY1 gene, responsible for starch digestion, spread long before agriculture, suggesting an evolutionary preference for carbs.
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Struggling With High Cortisol Levels? Try These 4 Ways To Manage It Naturally
Imbalanced Cortisol levels can impact your daily life. Try these expert-approved tips to keep stress at bay!
