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Eating cocoa may reduce your risk of colon cancer

By Maria Cendejas Researchers in Spain from the Science and Technology Institute of Food and Nutrition published the study in the journal Molecular Nutrition & Food
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Green tea tied to low risk of frailty, disability in the elderly

David Liu, PHD Sunday Feb 5, 2012 (foodconsumer.org) -- Green tea offers lots of health benefits including anti-cancer and anti-obesity properties.  A new Japanese study reported ...
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Health Benefits of Lemon Juice in Treating Diseases

Aimee Sparker January 24, 2012 The botanical name of lemon is Citrus Medico that is a small tree. It contains most of the vitamins and minerals. It ...
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Diet soft drinks boost risk of deadly vascular events

By David Liu, Ph.D. Tuesday Jan 31, 2012 (foodconsumer.org) -- People who drink diet soft drinks or diet soda on a daily basis may increase risk ...
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Processed meat linked to diabetes type 2 - studies

By David Liu Tuesday Jan 31, 2012 (foodconsumer.org) -- Want to reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes?  Try to reduce intake of processed meat!   ...
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Alcohol and your heart: Friend or foe? (PR)

Editor's comment: Alcohol should never be used to prevent heart disease. Alcohol is a known carcinogen. Don't get fooled to drink lots of alcohol to prevent any disease. US Physicians recommend that if you drink alcohol, drink in moderation and if you don't drink, don't get started....
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Alcohol linked to elevated risk for colon cancer (PR)

Editor's note: Alcoholic beverages are officially recognized by the U.S. government as human carcinogens, meaning that drinking alcohol increases risk for various cancers....
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Formulas and Mother's Milk Analyzed in Animal Study

Building Baby’s Tiny BonesFormulas and Mother's Milk Analyzed in Animal Study Research associate Oxana P. Lazarenko uses quantitative real-time PCR to find differences in bone formation ...
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Nutrient Data in Time for the New Year

Read the magazine story to find out more. New nutrient data sets for retail cuts of beef and pork recently released by ARS will make it easier for ...
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Caffeine affects estrogen levels, but health outcomes remain unknown

By Maria Cendejas A new study says caffeine changes the estrogen levels in women and it has different effects in Asian women and white women, according ...
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