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Coffee Drinking Reduces the Risk of Oral Cavity/Pharynx Cancers

In the past, data on the relation between coffee drinking and upper digestive tract cancer risk were scattered and inconclusive.   A team of researchers, therefore, conducted a systematic analysis on the relationship between coffee drinking and the risk of different … Continue reading

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Regular Tea Consumption Slows Cognitive Decline

A large longitudinal study suggested that regular tea consumption may slow the rate of cognitive decline in cognitively normal older adults.  When compared with non-tea drinkers, tea drinkers have a lower annual rate of cognitive decline compared with non-tea-drinkers, ranging … Continue reading

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Coffee Drinking Lowers Risk for Head and Neck Cancers

Good news for coffee drinkers.  A new study found that drinking caffeinated coffee is associated with lower risk for head and neck cancers.  The study was published in June 22 online issue of the Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.  Tobacco … Continue reading

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Modest Tea and Coffee Consumption Cuts Cardiovascular Disease

The latest look at the effects of tea and coffee consumption on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality suggests that moderate intake of either beverages reduces coronary heart disease risk (CHD).  The findings were reported in the June 18, 2010 issue of … Continue reading

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High Caffeine Intake During Pregnancy Reduced Fetal Length

Tea and coffee are the most widely-consumed beverages.  However, the effect of caffeine intake during pregnancy on fetal growth is not unclear.  According to a study published online April 28 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, caffeine intake of … Continue reading

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Coffee may reduce the risk of becoming diabetes

Good news for coffee drinkers.  A study published in the March issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicated that coffee consumption could reduce subclinical inflammation and oxidative stress, as well as increase in HDL-cholesterol levels.  Since subclinical inflammation … Continue reading

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Coffee Lower the Risk of Arrhythmia?

Coffee drinkers who have been drinking coffee for a long time have another reason to continue their drinking habit.  A new study presented in the Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention and Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Metabolism 2010 Conference indicated that … Continue reading

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