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Tea and coffee can reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

Drinking more coffee (regular or decaffeinated) or tea appears to lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to an analysis of previous studies reported in the December 14/28 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, JAMA.

14 Dec 2009

Tips for storing and cleaning medication storage areas

As Americans look forward to the coming year and begin considering their New Year's resolutions, the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) is encouraging the public to resolve to clean out their medicine cabinets -- a task that pharmacists recommend be conducted at least once a year.

11 Dec 2009

Soyfood consumption linked to decreased risk of breast cancer, finds study

A major new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) finds that women with breast cancer would be well-served by including soyfoods in their daily diet. Soyfood consumption was significantly linked to a decreased risk of death and cancer recurrence among the breast cancer patients in this study.

11 Dec 2009

Tips to prevent hangover during holiday season

"Eating food is an important element in reducing drinking and reducing risk of intoxication," Garbutt said. Eat a meal before you take your first sip of alcohol, he advises, and continue to take in food as the night wears on. Food, fats especially, help slow down the body's absorption of alcohol. But to truly be effective, the food must be in your stomach first. If you wait until you're feeling buzzed or tipsy to start eating, it's already too late.

9 Dec 2009

Data shows strong inverse association between coffee consumption and advanced prostate cancer

While it is too early for physicians to start advising their male patients to take up the habit of regular coffee drinking, data presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference revealed a strong inverse association between coffee consumption and the risk of lethal and advanced prostate cancers.

8 Dec 2009

Caffeinated energy drink does not neutralize alcohol intoxication, says new study

People who drink may want to know that coffee won't sober them up, according to new laboratory research. Instead, a cup of coffee may make it harder for people to realize they're drunk.

8 Dec 2009

Cancer Prevention Research Conference highlights new research on cancer

The American Association for Cancer Research Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference will focus on the latest biological, medical and social research behind cancer prevention.

2 Dec 2009

Sunlight Saunas renamed as Sunlighten

After a thorough, long-term strategic brand-building process, Sunlighten(TM) has been chosen as the new name for health & wellness leader Sunlight Saunas(TM). Under the same ownership and with a renewed sense of corporate mission, Sunlighten has plans for a host of cutting-edge wellness products over the coming years, including advances in its line of long-celebrated infrared saunas.

16 Nov 2009

Study: Coffee might be effective to fight against colon cancer

A compound in coffee has been found to be estrogenic in studies by Texas AgriLife Research scientists.

13 Nov 2009

NMO patients are misdiagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, says Mayo Clinic neurologist

Thousands of Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) patients are potentially being misdiagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), according to Mayo Clinic Neurologist Sean Pittock, M.D., largely due to lack of awareness of NMO within the medical community.

12 Nov 2009

Experts recommend nicotine replacement products and counseling to quit smoking

Whether you smoke three cigarettes or three packs of cigarettes a day, kicking the habit is difficult. Various nicotine replacement products are on the market to make quitting easier. But which product is right for you? Experts from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center are here to help.

12 Nov 2009

Money-saving tips for healthy, beautiful hair

These days, saving a little money here and there is all the rage. Even small changes - carpooling to work or making coffee at home - can really add up. But when it comes to cutting back on hair care, many people might be hesitant to make significant changes for fear that it could impact their looks and the health of their hair. That's where a dermatologist can help.

11 Nov 2009

Research team sheds new light on mercury-containing dental fillings

Amid the on-going controversy over the safety of mercury-containing dental fillings, a University of Saskatchewan research team has shed new light on how the chemical forms of mercury at the surface of fillings change over time.

10 Nov 2009

Tea's healthy image keeps its market growing even in recession

If the recession has proven anything, it's that American consumers are willing to pay a premium for healthy products. Due to its compelling image as an innovative yet accessible beverage that is good tasting, good for you, and budget friendly, tea has remained profitable, with 2% annual gains in 2008 and 2009, according to "Tea and Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Tea in the U.S.: Retail, Foodservice and Consumer Trends," by leading market research publisher Packaged Facts.

6 Nov 2009

Healthy Coffee International prepares for a major USA sales campaign, opens new sales office at Yorba Linda, CA

Healthy Coffee International, Inc. has opened a new sales office and warehouse facility in the Savi Ranch Parkway business complex, Yorba Linda, CA, to prepare for a major USA sales campaign.

5 Nov 2009

H1N1 has increased focus on effect of hygiene on health

H1N1 has led to increased focus on how everyday hygiene affects our health. Not only is more attention given to managing personal hygiene, but a new cleaning logic is emerging, where wiping the door knob an extra time1 each day is considered more important than picking up the dust in the corner.

4 Nov 2009

Coffee affects quality of daytime recovery sleep

Night-shift workers should avoid drinking coffee if they wish to improve their sleep, according to research published in the journal Sleep Medicine. A new study led by Julie Carrier, a Universit- de Montr-al psychology professor and a researcher at the affiliated H-pital du Sacr--C-ur Sleep Disorders Centre, has found the main byproduct of coffee, caffeine, interferes with sleep and this side-effect worsens as people age.

4 Nov 2009

National Sleep Foundation offers tips and countermeasures to prevent fall-asleep crashes

Sleepiness is often overlooked as a major contributor to vehicle crashes. The National Sleep Foundation's 2009 Sleep in America poll shows that 1% or as many as 1.9 million drivers have had a car crash or a near miss due to drowsiness in the past year. Even more surprising, 54% of drivers (105 million) have driven while drowsy at least once in the past year, and 28% (54 million) do so at least once per month.

2 Nov 2009

LifeSource Water Systems delivers clean water to the entire house without using salts or magnets

Over the years Ed Begley, Jr. has earned a reputation for taking his environmentalism to comic extremes, but when it comes to water filtration, the actor is all business. In his new book, "Ed Begley, Jr.'s Guide to Sustainable Living" (released August 25), Ed devotes an entire chapter to water usage and explains why he chose a LifeSource whole-house water filter for his environmentally green home.

30 Oct 2009

New Wake-up Light to provide pleasant wake-up experience

According to a recent survey, an overwhelming 60 percent of Americans are not satisfied with their current way of waking up. Recognizing the need for a better way to start the day, especially with the arrival of daylight saving, Philips has announced today the launch of its Wake-up Light - an innovative product that provides a more pleasant wake-up experience.

29 Oct 2009