A new study shows that drinking coffee isn’t as bad for our arteries as some previous studies would suggest. The research has shown that drinking coffee, including in people who drink up to 25 cups a day, is not associated with having stiffer arteries. The research from Queen Mary University of London has shown that…

Eating at least two daily servings of dairy is linked to lower risks of diabetes and high blood pressure, as well as the cluster of factors that heighten cardiovascular disease risk (metabolic syndrome), finds a large international study. The observed associations were strongest for full fat dairy products, the findings indicated. Previously published research has…

Man’s best friend may also be man’s best bet for figuring out how environmental chemicals could impact our health. «Silicone monitoring devices are still relatively new, but they represent an inexpensive and effective way to measure exposure to the chemicals we encounter in daily life — from pesticides to flame retardants,» says Catherine Wise, Ph.D.…

The relationship a dog has with its owner is related to its stress level. This is the conclusion of a newly published study. The results also suggest that the link between stress and the owner’s personality traits differs between dog breeds. Researchers at Linkoping University have investigated whether the stress levels of dogs are affected…

Right now, U.S. veterinarians rely on three types of drugs to kill the hookworms, but the parasites appear to becoming resistant to all of them. Dog hookworms can also infect humans. They use their hooklike mouths to latch onto an animal’s intestines, where they feast on tissue fluids and blood. Infected animals can experience dramatic…

The microbes that inhabit our bodies are influenced by what we eat, drink, breathe and absorb through our skin, and most of us are chronically exposed to natural and human-made environmental contaminants. Scientists review the research linking dozens of environmental chemicals to changes in the gut microbiome and associated health challenges. The review is published…

Researchers have reported diminished benefits of a Mediterranean diet among those with high frequency of eating unhealthy foods. «Eating a diet that emphasizes vegetables, fruit, fish and whole grains may positively affects a person’s health,» said Puja Agarwal, PhD, a nutritional epidemiologist and assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at Rush Medical College.…

Cat owners fall into five categories in terms of their attitudes to their pets’ roaming and hunting, according to a new study. University of Exeter researchers surveyed UK cat owners and found they ranged from «conscientious caretakers» concerned about cats’ impact on wildlife and who feel some responsibility, to «freedom defenders» who opposed restrictions on…

We all know we should exercise and eat healthy foods. But doing that isn’t just good for maintaining your figure as you age. New research shows that physical activity could help protect your cognitive abilities as you age. And it doesn’t have to be intense exercise to make an impact. New research from the University…

In a new and first of its kind study, researchers study fermented beverages to find the one with the most umami flavor. Which one wins — champagne, beer, wine or sake? It is often associated with the earthy flavours of meat, mushrooms, broths and vine-ripened tomatoes. It enhances saltiness and sweetness, while reducing bitterness, which…