Truffles’ sex lives unravelled, may be affordable now

LONDON – Scientists have unravelled the secretive sex lives of black truffles, which may help make the delicacy more affordable.

Prized by chefs worldwide, the tuber is notoriously expensive – at 100 pounds a piece – because they are so rare and extremely difficult to grow.
Black truffles, also used as an aphrodisiac …. Read the original article  : Truffles’ sex lives unravelled, may be affordable now.

Advertisers say children’s junk food ads ‘made for adults’

SYDNEY – Advertisers in Australia were breaching codes aimed at reducing children’s exposure to junk food marketing by claiming their ads were targeting adults, according to an analysis.

According to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald, the industry ad watchdog dismissed complaints about ads for Oreo, Smarties and LCMs rice bars after accepting manufacturers’ …. Original article  : Advertisers say children’s junk food ads ‘made for adults’.

Eating peanuts during pregnancy ‘ups child’s risk for peanut allergy’

WASHINGTON – A new research has found that pregnant women who eat peanuts might be putting their children at an increased risk for peanut allergy.

Scott H. Sicherer at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and his colleagues evaluated 503 infants aged three to 15 months with likely milk or egg allergies or with significant eczema and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Eating peanuts during pregnancy ‘ups child’s risk for peanut allergy’.

Workouts during free time ‘cut depression risk’

LONDON – A new research suggests that people with depression could benefit from regular physical activity – but only if it’s in their leisure time.

People who take regular exercise during their free time are less likely to have symptoms of depression and anxiety, according to researchers in the UK and Norway.

However, they said physical …. Original article  : Workouts during free time ‘cut depression risk’.

Alcohol more damaging than heroin, cocaine?

LONDON – Alcohol is more damaging than heroin or crack cocaine in terms of harm to the individual as well as society, says a new study.

The study led by David Nutt, a professor at Imperial College, London, shows that when both factors – harm to the individual and society – are combined, alcohol …. Source  : Alcohol more damaging than heroin, cocaine?.

China bans 15 products over heart disease concern

BEIJING – China has banned 15 weight-loss products containing a drug that could lead to increased risk of heart disease.

The State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) has banned the production, sale and use of all anti-obesity medications containing sibutramine, China Daily reported Monday.
The drug watchdog made the decision after a latest research on …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : China bans 15 products over heart disease concern.

Booze ‘much more harmful than crack or heroin’

LONDON – A new study has revealed that alcohol causes much more damage to health than heroin or crack cocaine.

Professor David Nutt, the government’s former chief drug adviser, conducted an analysis that assesses both harm to the individual and harm to the rest of society – and alcohol turned out to be worse than both … Original article on : Booze ‘much more harmful than crack or heroin’.

Karzai criticizes US-Russia drugs raid in Afghanistan

KABUL – Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has criticized a large-scale drug raid in which US forces and Russian drug agents took part, calling it a violation of Afghan sovereignty.

US officials have described the seizure of 55.9 million dollars worth of heroin and the discovery of four clandestine drug-producing labs as a major success.

However, Karzai said …. Read the original article  : Karzai criticizes US-Russia drugs raid in Afghanistan.

Working out during lunch-breaks builds everyday fitness

WELLINGTON – Too lazy to get up in the morning for exercise? Well, taking stairs during lunch breaks in the office would be enough to keep you fit.

A personal trainer, Lee-Anne Wann, believes that 45 minutes workout is ample, and for those who are really time-poor, she suggests a 20-minute interval training session.

Either on a …. Source article  : Working out during lunch-breaks builds everyday fitness.

Traffic pollution ‘makes childhood asthma worse’

MELBOURNE – An Australian study has pointed out that traffic pollution, particularly in urban areas, exacerbates asthma in children.

The study, conducted by University of Western Australia epidemiologist Gavin Pereira, showed how traffic pollution was a major factor in the ‘worsening of the respiratory condition’ in children, reports News.com.au.

“This study was conducted in Perth, Western …. Source  : Gaea News Network.