Drinking Coffee Linked to Reduced Type 2 Diabetes Risk: Compounds Improve Glucose Metabolism, Harvard Researchers Say

A recent study has found that drinking coffee can help lower the chances of getting type 2 diabetes.

Corn Residue Based Biofuels More Harmful To Environment Study Says

A new study paid for by the federal government and released Sunday found that biofuels made from the residue of harvested corn plants release more greenhouse gases than conventional gasoline does.

Low Glucose Levels Could Mean More Aggression Between Spouses

The authors of a paper published in PNAS on Monday said their research revealed that when spouses getting angry at one another is often caused by low blood glucose levels, meaning the significant other should find some food for their mate quickly.

Researchers Debunk Bubonic Plague of Black Death In Europe

Growing up, children have been taught that the Black Death, which spread throughout London in the mid-1300s and killed roughly 60 percent of the population, was caused by fleas off the backs of rats traveling on boats from Asia.

Latino "Think Tanks" Reveal the Past, Present and Future

Latino “think tanks” don’t only make it possible to access periodicals related to Latinos, they empower Latinos by keeping them informed about technology, culture, economics, politics, and social policies.

Human History: Researchers "Surprised" After Finding 7,000 Year Old Man With Dark Skin, Blue Eyes; Why?

DNA extracted from the remains of a 7,000 year old man's tooth has helped researchers find out more information about our ancestors, a study published by the Nature journal reports.

Young Hispanic Women Still Struggling to Get Ahead

Young Hispanic women have the highest rate of teen parenthood when compared to other major ethnic or racial groups in the country.

Baby Got Back...and Brains: Studies Show That Women With Big Butts Are Smarter

Bubba Sparx who rapped verses about "Ms. New Booty," and Sir Mix-A-Lot who professed, "I like big buts and I cannot lie" may have been on to something, after all. New research suggests that those who "pack much back" may carry more than extra weight, but also greater intelligence and resistance to chronic illnesses.

Studies Say that Twice as Many Latinas are Graduating College than 20 Years Ago

The Graduate Center at CUNY conducted a study 23 years ago, then, again in 2010, which shows that the number of Latinas who graduate from college has doubled.
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