Urinary concentrations consisting of two common chemicals found in food packaging have been linked to an increased likelihood of obesity in children and insulin rejection in teenagers, two studies concluded. The first study focused on Bisphenol A (BPA) concentration in urine samples and their association with certain health risks. BPA is commonly used in many […]
Cutting Calories Could Kill Cancer Cells
Limiting your caloric intake can be beneficial for your waistline, but it may also help your body fight cancer cells. The new study reported in Blood revealed that mice that underwent targeted therapy and caloric restrictions saw a 20-to-30 percent increase in overall survival. For their study, researchers divided a group of mice diagnosed with […]
Excess Sugar Intake Leads to Early Death in Mice
Mice that consumed a diet consisting of excess sugar were found to die earlier, mate less, and be bullied more by other mice. For their study, researchers divided the mice into two groups. The control group received a healthy, whole grain-based diet, while the test group received a diet that was 25% sugar, and 75% […]
Excessive Coffee Consumption Linked To Heightened Death Risk
Researchers looking into the health risks associated with heavy coffee consumption found that drinking four or more cups a day is linked to an increased likelihood of all-cause mortality in both men and women. Researchers defined heavy coffee consumers as anyone who drinks more than 28 cups of coffee a week, which averages out to […]
Sugary Drinks Linked to Obesity in Children
Children who consume more than eight ounces of sugary beverages on a daily basis are more likely to gain weight and be obese compared to children who avoid such concoctions, a new study revealed. For their study, researchers evaluated the drinking habits of nearly 10,000 children at 9 months, 2 years, 4 years, and 5 […]
