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Sugar-sweetened beverages linked with increased risk of premature death for people with type 2 diabetes
High consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages was associated with an elevated risk of premature death and incidence of cardiovascular disease among people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard Chan School. Drinking…
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Healthy plant-based diets better for the environment than less healthy plant-based diets
Healthier plant-based dietary patterns were associated with better environmental health, while less healthy plant-based dietary patterns required more cropland and fertilizer, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard Chan School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
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Is coffee good or bad for your health?
Although early studies of coffee suggested that it could lead to health problems, recent research provides strong evidence that drinking coffee actually has a variety of health benefits.
Caffeine
Many of us can’t imagine starting the day without a cup of coffee. One reason may be that it supplies us with a jolt of caffeine, a mild stimulant to the central nervous system that quickly boosts our…
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Moderate coffee, tea consumption can be part of healthy lifestyle for most
Moderate coffee consumption may reduce the risk of several chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers.
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Coffee can be beneficial part of a healthy diet
Moderate coffee consumption has been linked to a range of health benefits.
Four cups of coffee a day associated with modest loss of body fat
Drinking four cups of coffee daily could reduce body fat by about 4%, according to a recent study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers. The finding comes from a 24-week investigation in which 126 overweight,…
Coffee a healthy choice for most people
Studies have linked coffee to a range of health benefits.
More than two daily caffeinated beverages could raise migraine risk
For people prone to migraines, drinking three daily caffeinated beverages may raise the risk of a debilitating headache—especially if they usually only drink one or two.
The latest evidence on drinks and cancer
Everyday drink choices may influence cancer risk.