Scientific India Magazine - July - August 2019

In this issue

Is palm oil good for you?
Palm oil, made from the fruit of the oil palm tree (Elaeis guineensis), is one of the most widely produced edible fats in the world. The oil palm yields two types of oil: One is extracted from the flesh of the fruit (palm oil), and the other from the seed, or kernel (palm kernel oil). Palm oil has a high saturated fat content, which can be harmful to cardiovascular health.
In addition to this, we have also explore other interesting topics like coconut oil-a treasure trove of health benefits amid controversies, Lycopene and health : growing commercial significance Deriving wisdom from data: a technological perspective, 10 Foods rich in Omega 3 fatty acid etc.

Palm Oil In India And Its Health Effects

Oil palm is a crop that flourishes in the same regions as some of the world's most precious rainforests and appears in many food and household products.

2 mins

Coconut Oil-A Treasure Trove Of Health Benefits Amid Controversies

Coconut [Cocos nucifera L.,] belongs to the family Arecaceae and is widely called as 'Kalpaviriksha' or 'Tree of Heaven'.

6 mins

Lycopene And Health : Growing Commercial Significance

Primarily the pigments are present in plants for photosynthesis, to capture the light of all hues.

6 mins

Food Addiction

Food addiction is a significant issue and a crucial reason why some people can't avoid themselves around certain foods-no matter how much effort they put.

3 mins

Sleeping With Artificial Light At Night Associated With Weight Gain In Women

Sleeping with a television or light on in the room may be a risk factor for gaining weight or developing obesity, according to scientists at the National Institutes of Health.

1 min

All About Anxiety And Anxiolysis

Feeling anxious or tensed now and then about certain things like sagging economy, while facing a problem or even before an examination is a normal emotion and need not to be confused with any sort of a mental illness or an anxiety disorder.

3 mins

Package Of Practices To Improve The Udder Health Status And Clean Milk Production

Quality is vital in animal production.

5 mins

Could Coffee Be The Secret To Fighting Obesity?

Scientists from the University of Nottingham have discovered that drinking a cup of coffee can stimulate 'brown fat', the body's own fat-fighting defenses, which could be the key to tackling obesity and diabetes.

2 mins

CRISPR TECHNOLOGY: A POWERFUL TOOL FOR EDITING GENOMES; ITS LATEST TRENDS AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN INDIA

CRISPR is a genome editing tool that is creating a buzz in the science world.

9 mins

Mouse Lemur-animal Model For Biomedical Research

The discovery of animal models in biomedical studies is a boon to mankind.

2 mins

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