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Study says eating potato as effective as carbohydrate gels
Consuming potato puree during prolonged exercise works just as well as a commercial carbohydrate gel in sustaining blood glucose levels and boosting performance in trained athletes, a new study suggests.
Bad breakups may not trigger weight gain: Study
That pint of ice cream after a nasty breakup may not do as much damage as you think. Despite the emotional turmoil, people on average do not report gaining weight after a relationship dissolution, says a new study.
3 mn TB cases not getting proper care: WHO report
More people received life-saving treatment for tuberculosis (TB) in 2018 than ever before, largely due to improved detection and diagnosis, however, severe under-funding and lack of access to care is still jeopardising around three million of those suffering with TB, a World Health Organization (WHO) report said.
Want to be fit? Workout before breakfast
Fitness enthusiasts, take a note! Researchers have found that working out before breakfast could increase health benefits of exercise.
Study says short-term 'vaping' can cause inflammation
E-cigarette use has risen at concerning levels among both smokers and non-smokers and now researchers from the Ohio State University have found that even short-term vaping could cause cellular inflammation in never-smoker adults.
Frequent drinking more harmful than binges: Study
Alcohol lovers, take a note. Drinking small amounts of alcohol frequently is linked with a higher likelihood of atrial fibrillation than binge drinking, says a new study.
Gaining weight in mid-20s linked to early death: Study
Gaining weight from your mid-20s into middle age is associated with an increased risk of premature death, warn researchers.
Smart speaker tracks baby's breathing using white noise
Researchers, including one of Indian-origin from Washington University, have developed a new smart speaker skill that lets a device use white noise to both soothe sleeping babies and monitor their breathing and movement.
Hip, knee steroid injections may be harmful: Study
Commonly given hip and knee steroid intra-articular injections may be harmful to some patients with at-risk conditions, according to a new study.
Heavier babies more likely to develop childhood allergies
Parents, take note. Researchers have found that heavier babies are more likely to suffer childhood food allergies or eczema.
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