Toll reaches four as one more Congo virus case surfaces in Karachi
KARACHI: Another case of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus surfaced in Karachi on Tuesday, taking toll to four in the metropolis. According to sources,…
Health
Organic foods are not necessarily more healthier than conventional foods
Organic foods are not necessarily more healthier than conventional foods. According to new research from the US, there was no strong evidence that organic…
Frozen food can be less energy-intensive than chilled food
Frozen food can be less energy-intensive than chilled food, says a UK report. Based on research by Refrigeration Developments and Testing, in Bristol, the…
Cake manufacturers can save millions by substituting half of eggs
Cake manufacturers could save more than 1m euros each year by substituting half of eggs used in formulations with replaces. Arla Foods Ingredients used…
Coconut oil could possibly attack the bacteria that causes tooth decay
Coconut oil could possibly attack the bacteria that causes decay, says new research. The study data examined the antibacterial action of coconut oil in…
$10m invested for edible packaging technology
A company has invested $10m to launch a food packaging technology that could finish the need of plastic containers. WikiCells Designs encloses food or…
Anthocyanins can help improve heart health
Increased intakes of anthocyanins – antioxidant pigments from fruit and vegetables – could possible minimise blood vessels hardening and improve overall heart health. According…
Eating nuts in pregnancy can help children’s allergies
Women can prevent their children from suffering from allergies if they eat nuts during pregnancy. The study – from Denmark – analysed the connection…
Food Packaging Chemical associated with cardiovascular disease
A chemical found in food packaging has been associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and peripheral arterial disease (PAD). According to a report by the…
Coffee could reduce risks of colon cancer, say researchers
Having four or more cups of coffee daily could be linked to reduced risks of developing colon cancer. According to a new study, researchers…