One of the best parts about autumn is the appearance of wild mushrooms. A sudden dip in temperature coupled with excess moisture is enough to coax these fungi out of hiding. Hen of the woods, porcinis, chicken of the woods, oyster mushrooms, and chanterelles are just a small sampling of the varieties available—free of charge—to … Continue reading “Pan Roasted Wild Mushrooms with Coffee and Hazelnuts”
Coffee lovers around the world who reach for their favorite morning brew probably aren’t thinking about its health benefits or risks. And yet this beverage has been subject to a long history of debate. In 1991 coffee was included in a list of possible carcinogens by the World Health Organization. By 2016 it was exonerated, … Continue reading “Coffee”
A recent ruling by a Los Angeles County Superior Judge states that all California coffee shops and sellers must warn consumers about the “potential cancer risk” from drinking coffee—a judgment following a lawsuit focused on the specific chemical acrylamide, which has been linked to cancer in rats. However, scientists are adamant that coffee does not … Continue reading “Coffee Warning Label Conflicts With Public Health Guidance”
Coverage from Harvard Health Blog and HSPH News, featuring Eric Rimm
Coverage from Today.com, featuring Frank Hu
Coverage from HSPH News, featuring Frank Hu
Coverage from NPR, featuring Walter Willett
Coverage from The Wall Street Journal, featuring Eric Rimm
The Expert: Dr. Rob van Dam The Summary Drinking up to six cups a day of coffee is not associated with increased risk of death from any cause, or death from cancer or cardiovascular disease. Some people may still want to consider avoiding coffee or switching to decaf, especially women who are pregnant, or people … Continue reading “Ask the Expert: Coffee and health”
Coverage from Science Daily, featuring Frank Hu
