Nov 16, 2005 10:58 pm US/Eastern
Cancer-Fighting Compound In Beer, Scientists Say
by Dr. Mallika Marshall
BOSTON (CBS4) ―
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Scientists have discovered that the flavoinoid can slow the growth of breast, colon and ovarian cancer cells in lab studies.
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There is some potentially good news about a cancer-fighting compound in beer, but a jolt of bad news about drinking decaf coffee.
Just last week, CBS4 reported that drinking regular coffee may actually lower your risk of high blood pressure. But now, some new findings are percolating about the health risks of drinking decaffeinated coffee.
A new study suggests that drinking three or more cups of decaf a day may increase your chances of developing heart disease.
Researchers found that decaf coffee significantly increases fatty acid levels which can raise your so-called bad cholesterol levels.
And there's new evidence that a compound found in hops used to brew beer may help fight some forms of cancer.
Scientists have discovered that the flavoinoid can slow the growth of breast, colon and ovarian cancer cells in lab studies.
Now the levels of the compound which actually end up in beer are too low to have any significant health effects. But it may be possible to someday develop drugs containing concentrated doses of the flavonoid.
And a warning for people with heart disease. Rollercoasters may be bad for your heart.
Experts say that heart rates rise dramatically both during and after the ride and could cause heart attack, irregular heart rhythms and even sudden cardiac death.
Researchers say people with high blood pressure or heart disease or people who have an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator should avoid those rides.
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