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  • Beer Study Finds Nonalcoholic Options May Contain More Vitamin B6 April 23, 2026 13:43 ET

    The study, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, examined vitamin levels in beer by analyzing the nutritional content of 65 different varieties. Researchers found no significant difference in vitamin B6 levels between alcohol-free lager and regular lager. However, non-alcoholic...

  • When Is The Best Time Of The Day To Eat Fiber? April 22, 2026 14:17 ET

    A new study in the British Journal of Nutrition examined how fiber intake affects weight loss and the best time to consume it. Fiber is very important when trying to lose weight because it helps you feel full and may reduce how much you eat. It's a type of carbohydrate that the body doesn't fully...

  • Can A Healthy Diet Increase Lung Cancer Risk Among Young Non-Smokers? April 21, 2026 14:34 ET

    A new study has found that young people who don't smoke but eat very healthy diets rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains might have a higher risk of lung cancer. To reach this conclusion, researchers studied 187 people who were diagnosed with lung cancer before age 50. They collected details...

  • Study Finds Ultra-Processed Foods May Harm Muscle Health April 15, 2026 14:23 ET

    Researchers found that eating a lot of ultra-processed foods is linked to more fat building up inside the thigh muscles, which might eventually raise the risk of knee osteoarthritis, according to a study published in Radiology. "In recent years, several researchers have shown detrimental impacts of...

  • New Research Links Artificial Sweetener Consumption With Metabolic Issues In Future Generation April 13, 2026 15:13 ET

    A new study suggests that popular zero-calorie sweeteners might slightly change the bacteria in our gut and affect genes related to metabolism and inflammation. Scientists tested this on 47 mice, dividing them into three groups. One group drank plain water, while the other two drank water with either...

  • Japanese Rice Study Highlights Health Benefits Of Black And Green Varieties April 10, 2026 14:35 ET

    Recently, researchers at Hokkaido University studied japonica rice, a short to medium-grain variety often called Japanese rice. The team examined 56 japonica rice varieties from across Japan, including brown, red, green, and black. Their findings were published in the journal Food Research International. With...

  • Does Eating The Same Food Help In Losing Weight? March 27, 2026 14:23 ET

    A short study found that people trying to lose weight did better when they ate the same meals regularly and kept their calorie intake steady, instead of eating a wide variety of foods. "Conventional wisdom around dieting says you should incorporate a lot of different foods to avoid getting bored and...

  • Mediterranean Diet May Boost Mitochondrial Proteins Linked To Healthy Aging, Study Says March 26, 2026 13:12 ET

    A new study by researchers at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology suggested that the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet may be partly driven by tiny proteins within our mitochondria, offering fresh insight into how diet influences aging and disease risk. The findings were published in...

  • Meat-Rich Diet Lowers Dementia Risk In People With APOE Gene Variant, Study Finds March 23, 2026 14:17 ET

    A meat-rich diet may offer potential benefits for older adults who have a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published in The JAMA Network Open. The APOE gene is closely linked to Alzheimer's risk. While balanced diets that include both meat and vegetables are generally...

  • ACSM Releases Updated Resistance Training Guidelines For Adults Focusing On Consistency March 19, 2026 14:19 ET

    The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has released a new Position Stand that explains how healthy adults should approach resistance training, making this the first major update since 2009. To create these guidelines, researchers reviewed 137 large studies involving more than 30,000 people,...

  • Can Eating Oatmeal For Just Two Days Lower Your Cholesterol? March 03, 2026 14:32 ET

    Eating mostly oatmeal for just two days may help lower cholesterol levels, according to a clinical trial conducted by researchers at the University of Bonn. Published in Nature Communications, the study involved people who did not have diabetes but had metabolic syndrome, a condition that increases...

  • Study Finds Exercise Could Improve Mental Health February 12, 2026 13:18 ET

    Aerobic activities such as running, swimming, and dancing may serve as a first-line treatment for mild depression and anxiety, according to new research. The findings also suggested that exercising with others may provide even greater mental health benefits. To reach this conclusion, researchers reviewed...

  • Does Daily Coffee Consumption Lower Dementia Risk? February 11, 2026 12:38 ET

    A long-term study has found that people who drink caffeinated coffee and tea may have a lower risk of developing dementia. The study, published in the medical journal JAMA, looked at data from 131,821 people who took part in two large studies conducted between 1986 and 2023. During this period, 11,033...

  • Time-Restricted Feeding May Help Crohn's Disease Patients, Study Finds February 10, 2026 13:14 ET

    A randomized controlled study, published in the journal Gastroenterology, has found that time-restricted feeding, a type of intermittent fasting, can reduce symptoms and inflammation in adults with Crohn's disease who are overweight or obese. Time-restricted feeding means eating all meals within eight...

  • How Diet Can Help Reduce Cancer Risk February 09, 2026 03:03 ET

    Cancer remains one of the most feared diseases of our time, a relentless foe that doesn't just affect a body, but shatters families, communities, and futures. Every year, millions of lives are touched by this deadly condition. While genetics and environment play a role, scientists have found that...

Global Economics Weekly Update - Jun 01 - Jun 05, 2026

June 05, 2026 16:18 ET
A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.

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