Caffeine content of energy drinks varies from 50 milligram to more than 500 milligram per serving. An ordinary 12-ounces of Coca-Cola contains about 35 milligram of caffeine,and a 6-ounce cup of brewed coffee contains 80-150 milligram caffeine. Some energy drinks containing caffeine equivalent to 14 cans of Coca-cola. Caffeine poising is a common clinical syndrome. […]
Emergency care equals 1,000 X-rays:
Trauma patients treated in US emergency rooms on average are exposed to radiation equivalent to 1,005 chest X-rays each, enough to raise their risk of cancer, researchers reported on Monday. Doctors should think about the total dose of radiation given patients, especially younger ones, Dr James Winslow of Wake Forest University in North Carolina and […]
Scientifically Souped-Up Foods
As scientists begin to understand how plant substances work, they look ahead to the time when they can apply their knowledge either to improve on or to supplement Mother Nature. Genetic engineering and selective breeding could ultimately create plant stocks with more healthful phytochemical “fingerprints.” Scientists already know that all foods are not created equal. […]
Unlocking the Benefits of Garlic
Garlic has long been touted as a health booster, but it’s never been clear why the herb might be good for you. Now new research is beginning to unlock the secrets of the odoriferous bulb. In a study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers show that eating garlic appears […]
Cartier International Polo
This is what the papers had to say about this particular polo outing: The biggest polo day in the world! Royalty, celebrities and leading players combined with a 25,000 strong crowd make attending this event an experience you’ll never forget. Follow the highs and lows of the players as they gallop across the pitch, ride […]
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