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Healthier French fries? Scientists may have discovered a new trick
Researchers have found that combining microwaves with traditional frying may cut oil absorption in French fries while keeping them crispy
This simple nutrient may help control deadly inflammation during illness
Scientists found that the amino acid methionine helped infected mice survive severe illness by boosting kidney filtration and clearing harmful inflammatory molecules from the bloodstream
Updated On: Mar 10 2026 | 1:49 PM ISTThese two sleep disorders together may triple heart disease risk: Study
A massive study of nearly one million US veterans finds that having both insomnia and sleep apnea sharply raises the risk of hypertension and cardiovascular disease
Updated On: Mar 10 2026 | 1:34 PM ISTUltra-processed foods may lead to anxiety, hyperactivity in toddlers
A large Canadian study finds toddlers who consume more ultra-processed foods may show slightly higher anxiety, aggression and hyperactivity by age five
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Well-designed physical activity initiatives that support walking, cycling and public transport can simultaneously contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation and promote health and equity, according to a study. Researchers, including those from the Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand, have developed a 'physical activity and climate change' model, a conceptual framework offering a practical basis for integrated, equitable and sustainable solutions. "Aligning physical activity and climate change agendas is more powerful than addressing them separately, offering greater combined benefits for population and environmental health," authors wrote in the paper describing the model published in the journal Nature Health. The paper is among a series of three indicating that current efforts directed at promoting engagement in physical activity are insufficient, and a coordinated action is required to ensure that physical activity contributes towards public health and society .
A study has found that ovalbumin, the primary protein in egg whites, could effectively bind and remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from contaminated water, offering a scalable material for removing the highly persisting chemicals. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are used in products, including nonstick cookware and waterproof fabrics, and often called 'forever chemicals' owing to their extreme persistence in the environment and human body. Exposure to the substances has been linked with varied health risks, such as cancer, liver damage and a disruption to immune system. Researchers, led by Achintya Bezbaruah from North Dakota State University and Iowa State University's Wenjie Xia, found that ovalbumin acts as a natural carrier protein that binds to and wraps around PFAS molecules, trapping them in a stable complex. The binding property of ovalbumin can be harnessed to develop scalable, bio-based materials for capturing PFAS in water treatment systems and natural