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Mercy Medical Center-Centerville complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. For more information, see link on our home page at www.mercycenterville.org. ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-641-437-4111. (TTY Voice: 1-800-735-2943; TDD: 1-800-735-2942) 注意：如果您使用繁體中文，您可以免費獲得語言援助服務。 請致電 1-641-437-4111。 (TTY Voice: 1-800-735-2943; TDD: 1-800-735-2942) Health and wellness news you can use. Healthfocus is provided as a community service of Mercy Medical Center–Centerville. Clint Christianson, President Ann Young, Vice President Healthcare Experience 641-437-4111 A COFFEE-CANCER CONNECTION? A judge in California recently ruled that coffee should carry a warning label indicating that it may cause cancer. Why? Coffee contains acrylamide, a chemical released during high-heat cooking methods, such as roasting coffee beans. Studies found exposure to acrylamide increases cancer risk in animals, although researchers have not observed the same association in people, according to the National Cancer Institute. Adding to the uncertainty, the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer removed coffee from its list of possible cancer-causing products in 2017 because it found no firm evidence of a causal link. In fact, the agency concluded that drinking coffee may help prevent liver and endometrial cancers. With evidence suggesting coffee may present both risks and benefits, more research is needed. PASTA LOVERS, REJOICE! Despite its reputation as a diet saboteur, pasta has a low score on the glycemic index (GI). Low GI-scoring foods typically contain higher amounts of fiber and are less likely to trigger spikes in blood sugar, according to the American Diabetes Association. To examine pasta's potential influence on weight, researchers evaluated evidence from 32 trials. The results of their review, published in BMJ Open, found that eating pasta along with other healthy, low-GI foods does not increase body fat and may even aid weight loss. ARE NIGHT OWLS AT RISK? A recent study published in Chronobiology International found that people who identify as "definite evening types" have a higher risk of early death, diabetes and mental health concerns than those who feel most energized in the morning. One theory about why: People who naturally go to bed later may not get the sleep they need for good health. Researchers hope further investigations may uncover strategies to help night owls get better rest. healthbeat MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-CENTERVILLE /// www.mercycenterville.org 2