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Fluoride Overdose on Bone Health

The fluoride concentration in her blood was 0.43mg per liter, which is much higher than the normal concentration of less than 0.10mg per liter.

March 25, 2013

A woman’s daily tea intake, a pitcher made with 100-150 tea bags, caused her to have extremely high levels of fluoride, resulting in contracting symptoms such as extremely dense bones and brittle teeth.

Now, Greek Coffee

Researchers from the University of Athens Medical School found that drinking the thick, sandy coffee may protect the heart.

March 22, 2013

Greek coffee could be the country's latest export to capture the attention of the health-conscious.

2013 New Products Annual: Beverages

Cold Drinks Are "Hot"

Benefiting from a number of studies, coffee and tea introductions, not to mention sales, surged in 2012.

William A. Roberts, Jr.

March 22, 2013

Consumers found an array of new beverages on shelves in 2012, with promises of health, an energy boost and even help with weight loss.

Editorial Views

The Quest: 2013 New Products Annual

The 2013 New Products Annual showcases products from across food and beverage aisles, some teetering close to reaching the pinnacle of merging health, convenience and indulgence.

March 22, 2013

To sum up an entire year of new product introductions into one (hopefully) clever headline can prove difficult.

Coca-Cola Augmenting Water Line

Coca-Cola is taking bottled water and doing what Coke is famous for -- giving it some bubbles and flavor.

March 21, 2013

The line is expected to launch on April 1.

Stevia Expanding Production

Stevia Nutra Corporation, having just reported a successful first harvest, is developing plans to expand its production capacity of high quality stevia in Cambodia.

March 21, 2013

The move comes as numerous beverage companies look to new sweetening options.

Coffee, Green Tea on Stroke Risk

Green tea and coffee may help lower the risk of having a stroke, especially when both are a regular part of the diet.

March 14, 2013

Consumption of one cup of coffee a day led to a 20% reduction in the risk of stroke.

Uses for Wine Waste

Researchers have discovered new uses for the pulp from crushed wine grapes.

March 14, 2013

Potential applications include natural food preservatives and a nutritional enhancement for baked goods.

Xyience Adds a Pair

Xenergy + Hydration, Xenergy + Tea and Xenergy + Lemonade are zero-calorie, sugar-free and vitamin fortified drinks that are made with all natural flavors and colors.

March 11, 2013

The energy drink that prides itself on being "the energy drink of the health club, not the nightclub" has added a couple of new varieties to its line.