Scientific India - July-August 2024

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COVER STORY: Sugar Intake: How Much is Too Much?
FEATURE: Sniffing Cancer- Honeybee, a potential cancer detector?
NEWS: Skip the Antibacterial Soap; Use Plain Soap and Water
ARTICLE: Pectin: An Esteemed Plant-Derived Molecule in the Food Industry
NEWS: Massive biomolecular shifts occur in our 40s and 60s

Sugar Intake: How Much is Too Much?

Sugars are a type of carbohydrate, and as with other carbohydrates they contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen molecules. Carbohydrates, are an important part of a healthy diet, as are proteins and fats. Except for dietary fiber, when carbohydrates are consumed they are digested and broken down into glucose, which serves as an energy source for most tissues in the human body. Glucose is a preferred source of energy for red blood cells, the central nervous system, and the brain. Except for dietary fiber, carbohydrates provide approximately 4 calories per gram.

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How does excess sugar affect the developing brain throughout childhood and adolescence

Parents often stress about their kids' sugar intake, but it can be hard to know how much is too much or what to do about it.

3 mins

Global Rise in Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption Among Youth

A global analysis of dietary habits among children and adolescents across 185 countries has highlighted a notable increase in the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages.

1 min

Skip the Antibacterial Soap: Use Plain Soap and Water

When you buy soaps and body washes, do you reach for products labeled \"antibacterial\" hoping they'll keep your family safer? Do you think those products will lower your risk of getting sick, spreading germs or being infected? According to the U.S.

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Pectin: An Esteemed Plant-Derived Molecule in the Food Industry

This article provides a concise overview of the significance of pectin, a plant-derived molecule, in the food industry.

8 mins

Massive biomolecular shifts occur in our 40s and 60s

If it's ever felt like everything in your body is breaking down at once, that might not be your imagination.

3 mins

From Ancient Roots to Modern Remedies: The Timeless Value of Turkey Berry in Nature's Healing Arsena

The Timeless Value of Turkey Berry in Traditional and Modern Medicine

7 mins

Sniffing Cancer- Honeybee, a potential cancer detector?

Imagine harnessing the super-sense of a honeybee to sniff out lung cancer.

3 mins

Exploring the Marvels of Carbon Quantum Dots: A Leap into the Future of Nanotechnology

In the ever-changing world of nanotechnology, carbon quantum dots (CQDs) have emerged as super tiny but incredibly powerful entities that have massive potential in various fields.

2 mins

Tofu: The Budget-Friendly Superfood for Vegetarians

Tofu is a plant-based protein-rich food item that can be easily prepared at the household level with limited resources.

3 mins

Massive Underground Water Reservoir Found on Mars

Scientists have discovered a reservoir of liquid water on Mars deep in the rocky outer crust of the planet.

1 min

Sixth generation Computer: The future computing technology

We are in a transition towards a digital world, where everything will be dealt with in digital format.

4 mins

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