Is popcorn really a healthy alternative to crisps and other snacks?
Popcorn may be a whole grain but it often comes cooked in oil and covered in sugar, salt and flavourings. So how healthy is it really?It ’s been trumpeted as being high in fibre, comes in flavours as diverse as marshmallow and blue cheese, and is one the UK’s fastest growing grocery products. But is popcorn really a healthy alternative to snack food staples such as crisps?Popcorn has its benefits. For starters, it is a whole grain – a type of food linked to the prevention of cancers and heart disease due to their content of fibre,antioxidants as well as various vitamins and minerals.Continue reading... (Source: Guard...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - September 29, 2017 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Tags: Nutrition Science Food & drink Life and style drink industry Business UK news Source Type: news
Bulk vs. Nano ZnO: influence of fire retardant behavior on sisal fibre yarn - Sheshama M, Khatri H, Suthar M, Basak S, Ali W.
Flame retardant functionality was imparted in sisal (leaf fibre) yarn whereas a strong scientific finding has been established between fire retardant efficacy of bulk and nano zinc oxide based formulations. Bulk and nano ZnO treated sisal yarns have been c... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 22, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news
40 minute laser blast that ends years of leg ulcer pain
The procedure (pictured), which involves a fine laser fibre being threaded into to vein to deliver heat energy, is similar to the one commonly used to treat unsightly varicose veins. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 16, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Guardian view on veganism: high in moral fibre | Editorial
Vegans are often unfairly mocked. They should instead be praisedJeremy Corbyn is “going through the process” of eating more vegan food, he has said – he just has to bring himself to give up the brie, verboten under vegan rules, along with eggs, milk and everything animals produce. Later, as if fearful of a backlash, his spokesperson issued a statement denying he was vegan. But the Labour leader was right to be proud of his efforts. Vegans are often unreasonably mocked as do-gooders and sniped at for making dinner parties awkward for those who don’t like lentils quite so much. This is unfair: the diet does do the wo...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - September 5, 2017 Category: Science Authors: Editorial Tags: Veganism Life and style Food Environment Food science Source Type: news
High fat diet linked to lower risk of death than diet high in carbs
Current global dietary guidelines need to change emphasis, say researchers Related items fromOnMedica High-quality carbs and unsaturated fats lower heart risks Low-carb diets appear to be safe for short-term use Fibre-rich diet linked to lowered risk of painful knee osteoarthritis Diet, lifestyle and cardiovascular disease Plant-based diet not always best for heart health (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 30, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Stomach bloating? Eat more of THIS food group in your diet to boost gut health
STOMACH bloating can be down to an imbalance in your gut bacteria. While probiotic foods and supplements are well known for helping boost “good” bacteria, adding more fibre to your diet can help too. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 15, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Certain occupations linked to increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Male manufacturing workers, bricklayers and concrete workers are at particularly high risk Related items fromOnMedica Fibre-rich diet linked to lowered risk of painful knee osteoarthritis Fibre-rich diet linked to lowered risk of painful knee osteoarthritis Chondroitin sulfate as good as widely used anti-inflammatory for knee osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Obesity may skew results of rheumatoid arthritis blood tests in women (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 10, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Does 'gastric band in a glass' slimming aid work?
EXCLUSIVE: Nutritionist Fiona Hunter says natural high fibre foods can be more nutritious – and cheaper. But the drink can help snacking addicts - as long as it is used as part of a calorie-controlled diet. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 25, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Asbestos Type Has No Effect on Mesothelioma Latency Period
New research from scientists in Germany sheds more light on the unusually long latency period associated with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.
The study, published earlier this year in the European Respiratory Journal, is the first to track the presence of asbestos fibers in lung tissue over time.
Mesothelioma has one of the longest latency periods of any cancer. It typically takes anywhere from 20 to 50 years after a person’s initial exposure to asbestos before symptoms arise.
Using the German Mesothelioma Register, researchers at Ruhr-University Bochum discovered the volume of asbestos fibers in tis...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - July 11, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Matt Mauney Tags: amosite amphibole asbestos exposure asbestos fiber burden asbestos fibers in lungs biopersistence of asbestos bronchoalveolar lavage Chrysotile asbestos Chrysotile asbestos fibers European Respiratory Journal German Mesothelioma Regist Source Type: news
Researchers try to unknot Alzheimer's protein tangles
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There's a tendency when scientists announce a breakthrough in our understanding of a disease to immediately start thinking about whether this could lead to a cure.
While the ultimate aim of research into Alzheimer's disease is of course to be able to prevent or treat it, early research like this is more about understanding the disease mechanisms.
This piece of research demonstrates how a new technique can be used to identify the molecular structure of abnormal protein deposits in the brain. That's a big step forward for use of this technology, which may be useful for other diseases, too.
The causes of Alzheimer...
Source: NHS News Feed - July 6, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology Source Type: news
High fibre diet 'could prevent type 1 diabetes'
Animal trials hint that short-chain fatty acids produced by a fibre-rich diet could protect against early-onset diabetesScientists have raised hope for the prevention of early-onset diabetes in children after a fibre-rich diet was found to protect animals from the disease.More than 20 million people worldwide are affected by juvenile, or type 1, diabetes, which takes hold when the immune system turns on the body and destroys pancreatic cells that make the hormone insulin.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 27, 2017 Category: Science Authors: Ian Sample Science editor Tags: Diabetes Medical research Science Society Nutrition Asthma Irritable bowel syndrome Digestive disorders Source Type: news
Carbon fibre: the wonder material with a dirty secret
Researchers are scrambling for ways to get the strong, light material out of landfill and make it ready for recycling and reuseCarbon fibre is increasingly celebrated as a wonder material for the clean economy. Its unique combination of high strength and low weight has helped drive the wind power revolution and make planes more fuel efficient.Carbon fibre turbine blades can be longer and more rigid than traditional fibreglass models, making them more resilient at sea and more efficient in less breezy conditions.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 22, 2017 Category: Science Authors: Mark Harris Tags: Guardian sustainable business Materials science Automotive industry Recycling Environment Waste Renewable energy Wind power Ethical and green living Technology Chemistry Physics Source Type: news
An Interview with Bryce David Salazar, author of She Sees Metaphors
This week is the turn of Bryce David Salazar and his first novel ‘She Sees Metaphors’. Bryce is a Michigan native, who can be found roaming the city with Chinese takeout and coffee. He has a thing for cats and telling cute stories about his girlfriend.
What is one thing that no-one would usually know about you?
The biggest secret that I can think of is probably that I’m not actually lactose intolerant, I just find most dairy products to be aesthetically awful. There’s something about cheese that people just love. The average person tends to go into a kind of frenzy when I admit that I find it disgusting....
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - January 20, 2017 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Interviews author interview Source Type: news
An Interview with Bryce David Salazar, author of She Sees Metaphors
This week is the turn of Bryce David Salazar and his first novel ‘She Sees Metaphors’. Bryce is a Michigan native, who can be found roaming the city with Chinese takeout and coffee. He has a thing for cats and telling cute stories about his girlfriend.
What is one thing that no-one would usually know about you?
The biggest secret that I can think of is probably that I’m not actually lactose intolerant, I just find most dairy products to be aesthetically awful. There’s something about cheese that people just love. The average person tends to go into a kind of frenzy when I admit that I find it disgusting....
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - January 20, 2017 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Interviews author interview Source Type: news
Dietary fibre intake 'can help prevent development of knee pain'
People's dietary intake of fibre could have an effect on their chances of developing chronic knee pain, according to a new study. Research carried out by Boston University School of Medicine has offered evidence that an increase in dietary fibre may be an effective means of reducing knee pain, in part by lowering body weight and inflammation. The study Published in the medical journalArthritis Care& Research, the study examined a group of 4,796 men and women aged 45 to 79 years with or at risk of kneeosteoarthritis, whose dietary fibre levels were estimated using a validated food frequency questionnaire at the star...
Source: Arthritis Research UK - December 7, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
