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For decades, doctors have cautioned against a diet high in saturated fat, believing it clogs the arteries and contributes to heart disease. And being that heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women in the United States, this is a serious warning that shouldn't be taken lightly. However, there's new evidence suggesting that saturated fat does not cause or contribute to heart disease.Researchers in the U.K. believe that saturated fat isn't the problem, but rather chronic infla …

Consumed by more than half of the United Stated adult population on a daily basis, and 25% on an occasional basis, coffee is one of the world's most popular beverages.Up until now, however, the general consensus in the medical community has been that overconsumption of coffee leads to a variety of adverse health effects, increasing the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and other conditions. According to a new study, though, this isn't necessarily true.For the study, researchers analayz …

A belt sander is a power tool used to shape and finish wood and wooden objects. It features an electric motor that, once engaged, turns a two drums on which a piece of sandpaper is attached. There are dozens of different types of belt sanders, though most work in this same manner. But if you're thinking of using a belt sander for the first time, there are a few safety tips you should follow to reduce the risk of bodily injury.Use a Dust Collection SystemIt's a good idea to choose a belt sander w …

With regular sweetened soda containing up to 40 grams of sugar, many people switch to diet soda in hopes of reducing the harmful impact it has on their health. According to a new study, however, drinking diet soda may lead to its own problems, some of which are arguably worse than those of regular sweetened soda.Researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine analyzed more than 2,800 men and women over the age of 44 and 1,400 plus men and women over the age of 59 for a period of 10 yea …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has delayed a rule for its crystalline silica dust standard. According to OSHA, approximately 2 million construction workers are exposed to potentially dangerous levels of the toxic dust in more than 600,000 workplaces spread across the Unites States. Prolonged and/or high exposure to silica dust has been associated with a wide range of adverse health conditions, including lung cancer, silicosis and other respiratory problems.OSHA had orig …