News articles tagged with 'digestion'
Protective properties of green tea uncovered
— 6 Jan 2011 15:35 | HealthRegularly drinking green tea could protect the brain against developing Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, according to latest research by scientists at Newcastle University…
Drinking alcohol during a rich meal slows down digestion, but doesn't increase indigestion
— 15 Dec 2010 17:08 | HealthPeople can be reassured that while alcohol may slow down digestion after a rich calorific meal, enjoyed by many during the Christmas season, it will not cause indigestion symptoms such…
Discovery by UC Riverside entomologists could shrink dengue-spreading mosquito population
— 3 Dec 2010 18:29 | BiologyEach year, dengue fever infects as many as 100 million people while yellow fever is responsible for about 30,000 deaths worldwide. Both diseases are spread by infected female Aedes…
University of Minnesota engineering researcher finds new way to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria
— 23 Nov 2010 17:14 | HealthNew findings by civil engineering researchers in the University of Minnesota's College of Science and Engineering shows that treating municipal wastewater solids at higher temperatures…
Delaying fat digestion to curb appetite
— 19 Aug 2010 16:35 | HealthInstitute of Food Research scientists have discovered an unexpected synergy that helps break down fat. The discovery provides a focus to find ways to slow down fat digestion, and ultimately…
Feast and famine: MRI reveals secrets of animal anatomy
— 30 Jun 2010 14:51 | BiologyDanish scientists have used Computer Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to investigate internal organs in animals including alligators, snakes and tarantulas…
Energy efficient sewage plants
— 13 Aug 2009 11:39 | TechnologyHigh-rate digestion with microfiltration is state-of-the-art in large sewage plants. It effectively removes accumulated sludge and produces biogas to generate energy. A study now reveals…
Researchers find digesting proteins at high pressure dramatically speeds proteomic analysis
— 10 Jul 2008 13:56 | HealthMany coaches inspire better performance by pressuring their teams. Now, proteomics researchers are using pressure to improve the performance of their analyses. In a simple solution…
Red wine can block formation of harmful substances released during digestion of fat in meat
— 1 Jul 2008 12:18 | ChemistryWhat happens when red wine meets red meat? If the rendezvous happens in the stomach, scientists in Israel are reporting, wine's bounty of healthful chemical compounds may thwart formation…
Digestive process affects anti-cancer activity of tea in gastrointestinal cells
— 8 Apr 2008 08:04 | HealthIncreased consumption of teas rich in catechins is associated with reduced risk of stomach, colon and other gastrointestinal cancers. However, the effects of digestion on the anticancer…