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Coffee may reduce erectile dysfunction risk

Coffee may reduce erectile dysfunction risk

While coffee is the most popular morning beverage for boosting energy in the morning, studies now show that it may do more. New research from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston shows that coffee may reduce erectile dysfunction risk. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is becoming increasingly common. According […]

by May 26, 2015
Candy company Mars supports added sugar labels

Candy company Mars supports added sugar labels

Many food companies are making changes towards offering healthier products. Major candy company Mars supports added sugar labels, according to a statement on their website. This move comes after many health experts and agencies have recommended limiting sugar intake. On Mars’ website, it now states: “Mars supports recommendations by the […]

by May 25, 2015
Curcumin may fight oral and cervical cancers

Curcumin may fight oral and cervical cancers

Since the Pap test, the cervical cancer death rate has gone down by about 50 percent. The American Cancer Society estimates that in the year 2015, about 4,100 women in the United States will die from cervical cancer. Almost all cases of cervical cancer are caused by HPV, which is […]

by May 22, 2015
Rosehips may reduce belly fat

Rosehips may reduce belly fat

Rosehips are the fruits that come from the rose plant. They have been used for a myriad of health conditions for millenniums. Now, new research from Japan is showing that rosehips may reduce belly fat and treat obesity. Previous studies have shown that rosehips can help inhibit weight gain in […]

by May 19, 2015
Tyson to remove antibiotics from chicken

Tyson to remove antibiotics from chicken

The overuse of antibiotics is becoming an epidemic in the United States, as they are prescribed for almost everything. The issue with over consuming antibiotics is that they kill good bacteria in the gut, making it more difficult to fight infections in the future. When antibiotics are used on animals, […]

by May 17, 2015
Tropical tree extract may fight cancer

Tropical tree extract may fight cancer

New research from College of Pharmacy of Saudi Arabia’s King Saud University has shown that a tropical tree extract may fight cancer. The extract was found in the red spurge tree, a small tree indigenous to regions such as Hawaii, Mexico, and Africa. The research team analyzed the red spurge […]

by May 15, 2015
Protein in breakfast prevents blood sugar spikes

Protein in breakfast prevents blood sugar spikes

Persons with type 2 diabetes have a difficult time managing their blood sugar levels. New research from the University of Missouri shows that high protein in breakfast prevents blood sugar spikes. “People often assume that their glucose response at one meal will be identical to their responses at other meals, […]

by May 13, 2015
Coffee acts as an antioxidant

Coffee acts as an antioxidant

Coffee is a huge part of the American lifestyle, and has lately been the subject of exciting health research. Scientists are just beginning to understand the health benefits of coffee. New research from Monash University shows that coffee acts as an antioxidant. The research team from Monash first observed the […]

by May 12, 2015