Common pasta cooking mistake causes ‘unexpected weight gain’

Common pasta cooking mistake causes ‘unexpected weight gain’

Pasta is a go-to comfort food for many, offering a quick, hearty meal that can be both healthy and satisfying when packed with the good stuff. However, a common cooking error could be sabotaging your weight loss efforts. Personal trainer Tom Hull has revealed that many people are miscalculating their pasta portions, leading to an … Read more

Importance of eggs in M’sian diet main reason for price cut, says Anwar

Importance of eggs in M’sian diet main reason for price cut, says Anwar

BUTTERWORTH: The government was prompted to lower the price of eggs as they are the most commonly consumed food by Malaysian families, especially lower-income households, says the Prime Minister. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said a study found that Malaysians can consume four eggs a day on average, which was the reason for the government’s decision … Read more

Milder heat waves more deadly in long term, India study finds

Milder heat waves more deadly in long term, India study finds

NEW DELHI: While the most extreme heat waves have the greatest short-term impact on mortality, it is the mildest ones that kill most over time because they are more common, according to a study conducted in India. As heat waves are projected to become more common as the Earth’s climate warms, the health risks of … Read more

Preservatives and Gut Microbiome: Uncovering Unexpected Effects | Study |

Preservatives and Gut Microbiome: Uncovering Unexpected Effects | Study |

SAN FRANCISCO: Researchers have found that common preservatives used in food have unexpected effects on the gut microbiome, a new study has shown.An investigation into a common preservative used to kill pathogens in food revealed that it also has an impact on beneficial bacteria, threatening the healthy balance of the gut microbiome, according to the … Read more

Hormone that causes morning sickness identified, could lead to better treatments

Hormone that causes morning sickness identified, could lead to better treatments

The nausea and vomiting that often define the first trimester of pregnancy are primarily caused by a single hormone, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature. Researchers said that the discovery could lead to better treatments for morning sickness, including rare, life-threatening cases of it.The study confirms prior research that had pointed … Read more