Coffee is an important part of the American lifestyle. The National Coffee Association reports that 61 percent of Americans drink coffee daily. Now, a new study from Korea is showing that coffee may help prevent clogged arteries. In the study, there were over 25,000 participants. Those who drank about three […]
After two major fast food chains McDonald’s and Wendy’s removed soda from kid’s menus, Burger King has decided to follow suit. A press release from the Center For Science In The Public Interest (CSPI) states the intentions of Burger King to remove soda from kids’ meals. According to a letter […]
Eating a vegetarian diet lowers colon cancer risk compared to a non-vegetarian diet, according to new research from the Journal of the American Medical Association. According to the Colon Cancer Alliance, colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in the […]
A new study from Rowan University is the first to find a link between BPA exposure and autism spectrum disorder. This study shows that BPA is not properly metabolized in children with autism. BPA, or bisphenol A, is an industrial chemical that is used to make certain types of plastics […]
Thirty minutes less sleep per day may cause weight gain, according to a new study. The findings will be presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting ENDO 2015. “While previous studies have shown that short sleep duration is associated with obesity and diabetes, we found that as little as 30 […]
The extract of onions may improve blood sugar and cholesterol, according to a study to be presented at The Endocrine Society’s 97th annual meeting in San Diego. “Onion is cheap and available and has been used as a nutritional supplement,” said lead investigator Anthony Ojieh, MBBS (MD), MSc, of Delta […]
It is still a common belief that eating foods with high cholesterol can cause a major increase in cholesterol levels and increase heart disease risk. Many people also avoid healthy foods with cholesterol such as butter and eggs, because of public-health guidelines. In 2010, US dietary guidelines referred to cholesterol-rich […]
New research from the University of Sydney shows that burst of intense anger can cause a heart attack. “Our findings confirm what has been suggested in prior studies and anecdotal evidence, even in films — that episodes of intense anger can act as a trigger for a heart attack,” said […]
