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Archives for February, 2020

Soybean Oil Could Affect Brain Health

Soybean oil is the most commonly consumed oil in the U.S. but research indicates it probably should not be eaten.

New research from the University of California at Riverside is raising doubts about the safety of soybean oil after study findings show it has the potential to trigger genetic changes in the brain.

, February 03, 2020


The Scientific Reason Yoga Alleviates Depression

Yoga helps people feel better mentally and scientists now better understand why.

Researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine used brain imaging to discover yoga increases the levels in the brain of Gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) which has been shown to mitigate depressive symptoms.

, February 10, 2020


Compound in Vegetables Shown to Fight Fatty Liver Disease

The wrong foods can cause a fatty liver but researchers say the right ones can reverse it.

Researchers at Texas A&M University have discovered a compound in many popular vegetables that has the power to fight fatty liver disease.

, February 17, 2020


A Mother’s Makeup May Make Her Baby Fat

Pregnant women should be aware of what's in the makeup they are applying for the sake of their unborn child.

Researchers found a link between cosmetics containing parabens used by mothers-to-be and an increased likelihood their children, especially girls, will become overweight.

, February 24, 2020


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