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...fights cancer, eases menopause and does a whole lot more. The FDA even allows labels on soy products that say they "may reduce the risk of heart disease." But other claims are still in doubt. A new study of 200 women ages 60 to 75 found that a soy-protein powder was no better than a placebo in improving bone density, cognitive function or cholesterol levels. Don't give up tofu just yet, though. The results may not apply to younger women or other soy foods...
...would be a caffeine-and-sodium-buzzed heartbeat away from the presidency subsequently admitted that "on a good day" he has been known to open four before noon, at which point Kerry pronounced himself stunned, seized the can from Edwards and started reading the nutrition label aloud. "Sodium, 2%. Protein, John, zero," he called as Edwards scrambled for the door. As for himself, Kerry owned up: "When I drink Coke, I have to drink the real thing, because of the sugar...
...come down with celiac disease this week, you might not know it until 2015. It's not that the illness is symptom free. Caused by a severe allergy to gluten (a protein found in wheat and other grains), the disease can cause diarrhea, gas, cramping and weight loss--which is why doctors often mistakingly assume it's irritable bowel syndrome. Or it might show up instead as joint pain, or fatigue, or a skin rash...
Unfortunately, there's no cure for celiac disease, which seems to be caused by a genetic defect. But there is a remedy that's 100% effective: stay away from gluten. That isn't as easy as it sounds. Breads and cereals are obvious sources of the offending protein, but it's also used--and not always labeled--as an additive in cold cuts, soups, soy sauce, malt vinegar and even jelly beans...
...pear cactus plant before their binges; the other half were given a placebo. the following morning, people who took the cactus extract suffered significantly less from nausea, dry mouth and loss of appetite than those who got placebos. The latter group also had 40% higher blood levels of creactive protein, a marker for inflammation, which may contribute to hangovers. Unfortunately, the remedy had no effect on other symptoms such as dizziness and headache. --By Sora Song