Lifestyle
Your Favorite Snacks Could Increase Your Risk of Cancer
TEHRAN (ANA)- Recent research connects the Western diet to higher risks of colorectal cancer via chronic inflammation, proposing a shift to natural, anti-inflammatory foods for better health outcomes.
Common Everyday Chemicals Found in Shampoo, Lotion Linked to Childhood Asthma
TEHRAN (ANA)- Exposure to certain chemicals during pregnancy may increase childhood asthma risk and boys are particularly affected by 4-nonylphenol exposure.
Sitting Too Long as Child Could Lead to Lifelong Blood Pressure Problem
TEHRAN (ANA)- Excessive sedentary time during growth increases systolic blood pressure, while three hours of daily light physical activity can mitigate this risk, as shown by a groundbreaking study spanning childhood to young adulthood.
Iranian Firm Produces Probiotic Cookies to Prevent Diabetics, High Blood Pressure
TEHRAN (ANA)- A technological company in Iran succeeded in producing a new type of probiotic cookie that easily restores the beneficial bacteria lost in the intestine and prevents diabetes, blood pressure, and cancer.
New Study Reveals Diet Can Turn Back Clock on Brain Aging
TEHRAN (ANA)- Recent findings from an 18-month international study suggest that a Green Mediterranean diet, which improves blood sugar control, can slow brain aging and potentially reduce cognitive decline risks, as evidenced by significant MRI-based changes in brain structure.
Iranian Knowledge-Based Firm Discovers Sports Talent in Children
TEHRAN (ANA)- An Iranian knowledge-based company has succeeded in identification of sports talent in children and treat their deformity by 60% by presenting corrective games.
Childhood Obesity Nearly Doubles Globally
TEHRAN (ANA)- Since 1990, the prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity has nearly doubled worldwide, affecting every continent, although the United States leads in prevalence, many other countries are close behind.
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
TEHRAN (ANA)- A new study led by University College London (UCL) researchers finds that consuming a high amount of ultra-processed foods (UPF) elevates the risk of developing type 2 diabetes; however, this risk can be reduced by opting for less processed foods.
Excess Abdominal Fat Linked to Chronic Pain
TEHRAN (ANA)- Excessive abdominal fat has been linked to widespread chronic pain, especially among women, a new research found.
Iranian Company Produces Non-Dairy Vegan Ice Cream for Diabetics, Hypertensives
TEHRAN (ANA)- A technological company in Iran has succeeded in producing a type of non-dairy vegan ice cream which can be consumed by patients with diabetes and high blood pressure.