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Study Suggests Food Photography Could Benefit Health

Recent research from Curtin University unveils that capturing images of food serves a purpose beyond social media content—it may hold the key to enhancing dietary habits. In the feeding trial, researchers assessed meal weights, which were subsequently distributed to participants throughout a day, covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The study, titled “Accuracy of energy and […]

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Protein Pacing Boosts Intermittent Fasting’s Effectiveness

Healthcare, Medicine / Jorge Paka

Time-restricted eating has proven beneficial in several ways. A new study from Arizona State University (ASU) reveals that pairing it with a specific protein intake pattern can enhance weight loss and improve the gut microbiome. Among diet trends, intermittent fasting is relatively easy to follow. It involves limiting calorie intake to a designated time frame.

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Potential Factors Behind the Military’s Alarming Suicide Rates

Healthcare / Jorge Paka

While service members are aware of the risks of losing their lives in combat, they may not anticipate losing their own lives—or those of their loved ones—to suicide. A 2021 study found that since 9/11, four times as many active duty service members and veterans have died by suicide compared to those who died in

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Premenstrual Disorders Linked to Higher Risk of Specific Tragic Death

Healthcare, Medicine / Jorge Paka

Menstruation frequently entails discomfort as the uterus readies for shedding. However, for certain individuals, the effects can be severe. Approximately 5 to 8 percent of women endure moderate to severe symptoms that significantly impair their daily lives, mental well-being, and normal functioning. These conditions, known as premenstrual disorders (PMDs), affect millions of women worldwide. Surprisingly,

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Having Tattoos Elevates your Cancer Risk by 21%

Healthcare, Medicine, Science / Jorge Paka

A recent study indicates that regardless of its size, getting a tattoo elevates the risk of developing lymphoma by 21%. The researchers emphasize that their aim isn’t to discourage people from getting tattoos but to ensure the safety of the procedure. Tattoos have become increasingly prevalent compared to a few decades ago. As per the

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Early Peanut Exposure Slashes Allergy Risks by 71%

Healthcare, Medicine, Science / Jorge Paka

A long-term study from King’s College London highlights that introducing peanuts into infants’ diets as early as four months significantly decreases the chances of developing a peanut allergy in adolescence. The research confirms that consistent peanut consumption early on lowers the allergy risk by 71% compared to avoiding peanuts. Regular peanut feeding from infancy to

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This is How Poor Sleep May Accelerate Bone Loss

Applied Science, Health & Fitness, Healthcare, Operations Research, Science / Carlos Coelho

An investigation into the correlation between insufficient sleep and bone disease is being conducted by Dr. Christine Swanson, MD, MCR. On April 23, at the University of Colorado Department of Medicine’s annual Research Day, faculty member Christine Swanson, MD, MCR, showcased her NIH-funded clinical research on whether adequate sleep might help prevent osteoporosis. “Osteoporosis can occur for

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New Male Birth Control Temporarily Disables Sperm

Healthcare, Medicine, Science / Jorge Paka

Researchers are advancing toward a non-hormonal, reversible, and safe male contraceptive by effectively targeting a key protein involved in sperm fertility. Temporarily inhibiting this protein would allow men to control their contraceptive window, similar to oral contraceptives for women, but without additional side effects or lasting impacts on fertility. Prior knowledge indicated that a mutation

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Using Banana Peel as an Ingredient Leads to Something Truly Amazing

Healthcare, Science / Jorge Paka

Each time you peel a banana and discard the skin, you’re wasting a delicious and nutritious snack. A recent study revealed that if banana peels are blanched, dried, and ground into flour, they can be used to make baked goods that are just as tasty, if not tastier, than those made with wheat. Unless you’re

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A Flu-Free World: Enduring Drug Halts Influenza A

Healthcare, Medicine, Science / Jorge Paka

Picture a realm where flu is nonexistent, where regular vaccinations are unnecessary, and where we could even eradicate the virus from our bodies if we’re already infected. This is the goal researchers are striving for, thanks to the discovery of a highly potent molecule that could prevent influenza A from infiltrating our systems. Researchers at

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