good news for me ?

Coffee may lower risk of uterus cancer: Japan study

AFP - Monday, September 1

TOKYO (AFP) - - Women who drink a lot of coffee may have less risk of developing cancer of the uterus, a Japanese study said Monday.

The study led by Japan's health ministry monitored some 54,000 women aged 40 to 69 over about 15 years, during which time 117 women developed cancer in the womb, according to the medical team.

The researchers at Japan's National Cancer Center divided the women into four groups by the amount of coffee they drank.

They found the group of women who drank more than three cups of coffee every day were more than 60 percent less likely to develop uterine cancer than those who had coffee fewer than two times a week, the study said.

"Coffee may have effects in lowering insulin levels, possibly curbing the risks of developing womb cancer," the study said.

The medical team also studied the effects of drinking green tea, but did not find any link to uterine cancer.

According to the US Centers for Disease Control, uterine cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women.

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yup, i usually take (ie need/crave) 3 or more cups of coffee per day. if i dont, i get a headache (withdrawal?). one of the reasons puasa month is a challenge for me.

a friend's belated bday

east's bday was actually yesterday, but mawa had to work, so we postponed the celebration by a day. after quickly breaking fast at home, we headed to zen.. erm.. yeah, instead of terawikh.. but um, it's considered for a good cause aint it? celebrating a friend? hee..
well anyway, so we went to zen, and mawa somehow managed to discreetly order the cake, and when the waitress came to the table to take our order, and seeing that east was looking at the cake section in the menu, i quickly said "oh, too bad the cake's all gone". and the cool waitress totally got it right away and played along when east asked again to confirm. she even said that all the cakes in the glass case have been reserved. mawa and me then quickly ordered our main meal before east could suggest changing venues. later when the cake made its appearance , she was indeed surprised! yay!

great yongtaufoo in melaka

http://www.bharian.com.my/Current_News/BH/Saturday/Ikon/20080315130816/Article/

the restaurant featured in berita harian 2 days ago actually belongs to my cousin's hubby. memang yong tau foo dia sedap. about time his place got featured. typical rosli tho..didnt want his photo taken.
anyway, i tumpang bangga la..
hehe..