Archives for November 19, 2002

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The coffee mystery

Recent research suggests that coffee may be beneficial for heart health. Now, a team of Swiss scientists say that it is ingredients other than caffeine which are responsible for the stimulating effects of the beverage on the cardiovascular system.

Update on omega-3 : benefits outweigh the risks

A scientific report recommends that healthy people should eat omega-3 fatty acids, especially from fish, to protect their hearts. The view follows fears of risks from high mercury levels in some fish but recommends that for older men and...