It is believed that eating organic food keeps us healthy. People are willing to pay more for organic foods because they believe it is better for their health. But can eating organic actually help lower the risk of developing cancer? However, until now, evidence of the benefits of eating organic f...
Is the air around the valley as healthy as it used to be? The air quality of kathmandu valley is deteriorating day by day affecting the health of the people. Uncontrolled emission from vehicles, increasing dust in the air due to underground Melamchi water supply project, never ending road extensi...
Food poisoning also known as foodborne disease, is illness caused by eating contaminated food. Researchers have identified more than 250 food borne diseases. Bacteria such as, salmonella and escherichia coli (E.coli) , viruses such as, norovirus are the most common causes of food poisoning. Moreo...
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) issued a statement identifying alcohol consumption as a risk factor for several cancers. Furthermore, the organization also cited even light drinking can slightly increase the risk of breast cancer in women.
Fats, the richest source of dietary energy are organic compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Each gram of fats provides 9 calorie. Fat is made up of different types of fatty acids, some of which are necessary for health in small amount. Fatty acids are usually classified as saturated ...
Caffeine is a plant product most commonly found in coffee beans, tea, soft drinks, cocoa and chocolate. It is a central nervous system stimulant and a diuretic. According to the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA), about 90 percent of the world’s population consume some form of caffeine.