Too many bowls? Ramen lovers may face higher health risks, study suggests

In Japan's ramen-loving heartland, researchers have stirred the pot with a study suggesting that slurping down the beloved noodle dish three or more times a week might carry health risks.The joint study, conducted by universities in northeastern Yamagata Prefecture -- home to some of the nation's highest ramen consumption -- found that frequent ramen eaters faced about 1.5 times the risk of death compared with those enjoying it just once or twice a week.The researchers stressed, however, that the findings weren't statistically strong enough to declare ramen a clear danger, noting that more …READ FULL ARTICLE