Our Desire To Consume Caffeine Driven By Our Own DNA

The desire to keep drinking coffee may not be so much a question of lifestyle or not getting enough sleep, but rather a consequence of having a particular set of genes, US researchers reported in the journal PLoS Genetics. The authors explained that people who have two versions of two particular genes have a much higher chance of wanting to consume more caffeine than others…

Vegans’ Elevated Heart Risk Requires Omega-3s And B12

People who follow a vegan lifestyle – strict vegetarians who try to eat no meat or animal products of any kind – may increase their risk of developing blood clots and atherosclerosis or “hardening of the arteries,” which are conditions that can lead to heart attacks and stroke…

Talking Soy: Safe For Women, Breast Cancer, In General?

How good are soy milk and soy products for you anyway?

Are Food Cravings The Same As Drug Addictions? Ads Play A Part

Is there a cure for cocaine or heroin addiction beyond just dropping it “cold turkey?” Not really.

International Collaborations On Pathogen Detection Technologies Ensure Imported Beef Trim Is Safe To Eat

Burgers, meat loaf and other lean ground beef favorites may be made from “trim,” the meat that’s left over after steaks and roasts have been carved from a side of beef. A study conducted several years ago to ensure that imported beef trim is safe to eat has led to an ongoing collaboration between U.S…

Prepared Patient: Vitamins & Supplements, Before You Dive In

Vitamins, herbs and other dietary supplements are sold as natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals and many people turn to them in an attempt to improve their health. Others seek supplements to lose weight or after hearing that they can help with serious medical conditions…