A NEW study by Dr Ruth Fairchild of Cardiff Metropolitan University, published today, Thursday, 4 November, at the European Federation of Food Science and Technology (EFFoST), has found that in pre-diabetic patients, a heaped teaspoon of wholegrain mustard ingested each evening before bed can help reduce blood glucose and/or cholesterol levels. Continue reading
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Hormone injection sparks love and sex regions in brain
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, researchers discover the hormone kisspeptin can enhance activity in brain regions associated with sexual arousal and romantic love. Matthew Stock reports. Continue reading
Controversial former Toronto mayor Rob Ford dies
Former Toronto mayor Rob Ford, a larger-than-life political firebrand who gained global notoriety for admitting to smoking crack cocaine while in office, has died.
Care and Cure: Engineering the future of diabetes treatment
Researchers are making significant advances that could change the way diabetes is treated and ultimately cured. Ben Gruber reports.
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Heating up hair science
Researchers are applying a scientific approach to discover how much heat it takes to straighten hair without causing permanent damage.
Smart capsule to target colon diseases
WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA, UNITED STATES (REUTERS AND PURDUE UNIVERSITY) – This is an experiment designed to mimic the complex environment of the human intestinal tract.
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