Archives for April 27, 2008

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Can flavonoid-rich chocolate protect against heart disease?

By  Linda Rano

A study to be conducted by the University of East Anglia (UEA), UK, will examine whether adding flavonoids found in cocoa to the diet, gives additional protection against heart disease on top of that provided by prescription drugs.

Coffee may slash breast cancer risk: study

By  Stephen Daniells

Drinking at least two to three cups of coffee a day may reduce a woman's risk of developing breast cancer or delay the onset of cancer, depending on her genes, suggests a new study.