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There’s a chemical in coffee that may cause cancer — here’s how worried you should be

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         A California judge ruled this week that Starbucks and other businesses that sell coffee will have to include warnings saying it contains a substance that could cause cancer. Coffee contains acrylamide, a chemical byproduct of roasting coffee beans. We have reason to think that acrylamide, in high doses, can cause cancer and could be toxic. But … Read more

9 ‘Bad’ Habits That Can Actually Be Good for You

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             1. COMPUTER GAMES They isolate children socially and distract them from learning, right? Think again. Researchers have found that kids who clock up regular console time can improve their hand-eye coordination, their grip on science, even their IQ. A British study of 700 children found that simulation games developed children’s strategic thinking and … Read more