Tag: Research
Asia Pacific: Farmed small fish reduce Bangladesh vitamin A deficiency
A study finds that farming small fish in Bangladesh could save as many as 3000 lives over an 11-year period.
The study focuses on the...
Americas: Coconut oil may be good for the gut, find researchers
Coconut oil has effectively controlled the overgrowth of a fungal pathogen called Candida albicans (C. albicans) in mice, finds an inter-disciplinary study led by...
Europe: Working mothers’ brain health boosts with Concord grape juice, finds...
Drinking Concord grape juice daily can benefit certain aspects of memory and everyday tasks in people with stressful lifestyles – specifically working mothers according...
Americas: Food smells trigger impulse among obese children, finds study
The area of the brain associated with impulsivity and the development of obsessive-compulsive disorder is activated in obese children when introduced to food smells,...
Asia Pacific: Indian population needs more vitamin D, finds research
Although India benefits from a sunny climate, 75% of the adult population has a deficient (< 50 nm/L) vitamin D status which is significantly...
Asia Pacific: BASF expands R&D in region
BASF is expanding its research and development (R&D) capabilities in Asia Pacific and aims to locate 25% of its global R&D activities in Asia...
Europe: Diet, genetics contribute to cancer, finds research
The PhD project has, among other things, shown which components of the immune system are likely involved in the development of colon cancer, and...
Europe: Method finds vitamin D intake levels in people
Knowledge about the vitamin D level of a population is important for assessing the proportion that is vitamin D deficient or is at risk...
Europe: Big data holds promise for the food industry, say researchers
There is yet untapped potential in the food sector by combining data in the entire value chain from farm to fork, according to report...
Europe: Omega-3 supplementation may slow cognitive impairment
New trial shows that omega-3 supplementation may help slow cognitive decline in older adults, especially those who have mild cognitive impairment, DSM shared of...