Aspirin science and beans boost health hints from studies
Johns Hopkins researchers report aspirin inhibits CD4 cells’ interleukin 4 production, offering clues to heart attack risk reduction and arthritis outcomes. Illinois researchers find peas and beans provide non-animal protein fiber and resistant starch with anti cancer byproducts, noting black beans over 40 percent fiber and over 60 percent resistant starch. Spectrum Research releases the SoundXpander mini surround processor for PCs and small stereo systems, enabling five speaker effects with two inputs and remote jack, praised for clear highs and lows in sports viewing.
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Blood
Washington Post
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Nutrition
Chicago Tribune
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Soft drinks linked to obesity and health concerns in youth
The article reviews studies on soft drink consumption among children and teens, noting high intake, added sugars, and caffeine. Harvard researchers link daily sugar‑sweetened soda to higher obesity risk in 12 year olds, while industry and other studies dispute causality. Public health responses and school policy debates are discussed.
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United States
Agriculture Department
National
Soft Drink Association
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Coca-Cola
Michael Jacobson
Center For Science In the Public Interest
Washington Post Health Section
Lancet
Harvard
Massachusetts
NSDA
U.S
Georgetown University
Center For Food & Nutrition Policy
Sugar Association
Georgetown
Experimental Biology
David Ludwig
Nsda.org
Pepsi-Cola
Adventure travel sparks your inner explorer and plan
This column urges readers to consider adventure travel as a path to personal growth. It defines the field, notes growth in families and minorities, warns of wilderness abuse, and offers steps to plan: overcome inertia, research, be realistic, and train.
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Grand Canyon
Disney World
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Outside
Jerry Mallett
Adventure Travel Society
Adventuretravel.com
Alan Ewert
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Outside Magazine
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