Sophie Nguyen
Sophie Nguyen recently graduated from the University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH) with a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology. With a passion for nutrition and food science, Sophie gained experience in food composition analysis and nutrition development. She also participated in an international credit mobility program in Cancer Biology at the University of Trento (Italy).
As an undergraduate research assistant at USTH, Sophie analyzed and extracted compositions of endemic tea species in Vietnam. Additionally, she tutored fellow Biology students and led a group project titled "Vietnamese carrot hairy root induction and cultivation for optimized β-carotene production". The project aimed to develop an innovative method for producing β-carotene.
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How To Lower Risk of Diabetes | Natural Preventions
How to reduce the risk of diabetes: Natural diabetes prevention Diabetes is a chronic and progressive disease in which your blood sugar is often high (1). There are ways to prevent certain types of diabetes, but you can’t do much about the risks involved in other types. Is diabetes preventable? Know your risk factors Before […]
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How To Stop Having Negative and Spiraling Thoughts: Try These 5 Methods
How to stop bad thoughts: 5 ways to handle them No one can live without negative thoughts. It’s the natural mechanism of our brain aiming to keep us safe that we can’t control (4). Therefore, instead of asking, “How to block out negative thoughts?” let’s shift our focus to “How to stop focusing on the […]
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Can You Have Cancer and Not Know It | Hidden Cancer Symptoms
How long can you have cancer without knowing? Hidden cancer symptoms The rate at which cancer develops and becomes noticeable depends solidly on the type of cancer and individual differences. So, there’s no fixed timeframe for tumor growth. Can you have cancer for years and not know it? The answer is a solid yes: cancer […]
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Heart Racing After Drinking Alcohol: What Happens and Why?
Heart pounding after drinking alcohol: Unraveling why Drinking red wine or other alcoholic beverages can help you relax but can also slow down your brain, affecting how you feel, act, and stay in control. Drinking can also make it tough to think clearly and remember things (1). You may notice an irregular or fast heart […]
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What Type of Cancer Causes Low Hemoglobin? Anemia and Cancer
Anemia and cancer: What you should know Anemia is when your body runs low on red blood cells. This condition is also called low hemoglobin in red blood cells. Hemoglobin (Hb) is the iron-rich protein that gives blood its red color and helps carry oxygen throughout the body (1, 2, 3). The World Health Organization […]
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What Foods Give You Heartburn? Foods to Relieve Heartburn
What foods give you heartburn? 14 foods to watch out You might have been consuming heartburn-triggering foods daily for months or even years, unaware that they’re worsening your heartburn. Avoiding these foods might take some effort and focus at first, but the payoff is worth it. But firstly, what exactly is heartburn, and why should […]
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GERD Symptoms at Night | How to Sleep With GERD?
Acid reflux when sleeping: Causes and symptoms Experiencing acid reflux in sleep is often more severe and challenging to manage than during the day. What is GERD and acid reflux? Acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux (GER), occurs when stomach acid flows back into your esophagus, causing irritation (1). Everyone can experience reflux when eating triggering […]
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The Best Drinks for Diabetes and Worst to Avoid
Worst and best drinks for diabetes Keeping yourself hydrated is a must, whether you have diabetes or not. Insufficient water intake can lead to elevated cortisol levels, negatively affecting blood glucose regulation (1). Unfortunately, many store-bought beverages are laden with harmful ingredients. So, how can those with diabetes discern between beneficial and detrimental choices? How […]
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Does Milk Help Heartburn | Milk and GERD
Milk and acid reflux: A myth or real connection? In movies, when a character takes a spicy bite and reacts with mouth-fanning, they usually rush to grab milk. Due to its calcium and protein, milk is thought to cool the spice and relieve heartburn. But is there a real connection between milk and reducing acid […]
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Is Eczema an Autoimmune Disease? What You Should Know
Eczema and autoimmune disease: Is there a link? Eczema includes immunity-related problems such as inflammation and allergy-like conditions. But is there a link between eczema and the complexities of autoimmune diseases? Eczema: The skin dilemma Eczema is a broad term for itchy and inflamed skin conditions. It is also called dermatitis, where ‘itis’ means ‘inflammation’ […]
