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  • Scientists from the University of Exeter found that Consumption of high nitrate beetroot juice improves both sprint performance and decision-making in Rugby players. The study is published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology.

  • Beta-glucans are healthy fibers that humans cannot digest, but that can be digested by some species of our gut bacteria. Scientists found that Beta-glucan-enriched pasta encourage the growth of good bacteria in the gut. The study has been published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology.

  • Drinking carbonated beverages is associated with increased risk of fatal cardiovascular disease, a new Japanese study has found. The study in nearly 800,000 patients in Japan suggests that limiting consumption of carbonated beverages may be beneficial for health.

  • In Europe and Asia  drug currently used for treating gallstone-related spasms has been found effective in preventing the onset of Type-1 diabetes in mice. Researchers believe that a similar treatment may be effective in preventing the autoimmune disorder in humans too. The study was published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

  • New research suggests that bacteria residing in our skin may help fight infections caused by chancroid, a sexually transmitted disease (STD). The findings suggest that skin microbiome can influence the outcomes of a bacterial infection. The study was published in the journal mBio.

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