Coffee ‘could halve breast cancer recurrence’ in tamoxifen-treated patients

Consuming at least two cups of coffee a day could halve the risk of recurrence in patients diagnosed with breast cancer who are treated with tamoxifen, according to a new study.

Researchers formulate new yogurts with high protein content and higher satiating capacity

Researchers of the Universitat Politècnica de València and the Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnología de Alimentos (IATA) of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) have obtained in the…

More detailed findings confirm that coffee protects against breast cancer recurrence

A number of research studies have shown that coffee helps to protect against breast cancer.

Immune system protein regulates sensitivity to bitter taste

The bitter taste of illnessNew research from the Monell Center reveals that tumor necrosis factor (TNF), an immune system regulatory protein that promotes inflammation, also helps regulate…

Vitamin D deficiency common in patients with lung disease

A new study from Korea has uncovered a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as well as a significant relationship between vitamin…

‘Sugar and carbs are the obesity culprits, not lack of exercise’

While exercise is good for health, including reducing heart and cancer risks, it does little to counter obesity, say experts, who emphasize dietary choice is the important factor.