Healthy Diet

According to a recent study, living within 300 meters (~984 feet) of a fast-food restaurant is associated with up to a 16% increased risk for type 2 diabetes. PLOS Medicine, April 2022 … [Read more...]

While specific causes of early-onset colorectal cancer remain unclear, the current research suggests that a diet characterized by a high intake of red and processed meat, refined grains, and sugar can alter the gut microbial composition, which can … [Read more...]

Preeclampsia is marked by a sudden increase in blood pressure, protein in the urine, or other problems during pregnancy, which can cause serious health problems for mothers and babies if left untreated. In a study that included over 8,500 expectant … [Read more...]

Following an analysis of data from three studies that included nearly 36,000 health professionals, researchers report that irrespective of genetic risk, a lower quality diet is associated with a 30% increased risk of type 2 diabetes. PLOS Medicine, … [Read more...]

An analysis of diet and cognitive performance data concerning over 4,700 adults found that consuming a plant-based diet may slow cognitive decline. American Heart Association, March 2022 … [Read more...]

The American Heart Association reports that a high intake of sulfur amino acids—most commonly found in beef, chicken, and milk—may be associated with a 12% increased risk of cardiovascular disease over a three-decade time period. American Heart … [Read more...]

Among a group of 200 overweight, middle-aged adults, researchers observed that those who adopted the Nordic diet—an eating pattern rich in berries, veggies, fish, whole grains, and rapeseed oil—experienced greater improvements in their cholesterol … [Read more...]

Healthline reports the following benefits for remaining hydrated: helps maximize physical performance, significantly affects energy levels and brain function, may prevent headaches, may help relieve constipation, may help treat kidney stones, helps … [Read more...]

New research suggests that a higher intake of omega-3 fatty acids may help to reduce the inflammation in the lungs that are commonly observed in patients with asthma. Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, July 2021 … [Read more...]

A meta-review of 50 studies found limited evidence that caffeinated energy drinks might trigger seizures in patients with epilepsy. Acta Neurologica Scandinavica, February 2022 … [Read more...]

New research suggests that microbes in the digestive tract convert carnitine—an ammonium compound found in red meat—into trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), which is a molecule known to promote atherosclerosis and blood clot formation. Nature … [Read more...]

New research suggests that individuals who prefer their coffee black and chocolate dark carry genes that are associated with the more efficient metabolization of caffeine, which speeds up the time it takes to provide an increase in mental alertness. … [Read more...]

A review of data from 11 studies found that intermittent fasting (restricting eating to a limited window each day or not eating one or two days a week, for example) is not only effective for weight loss but can also improve cholesterol, blood … [Read more...]

During an experiment on the effect of different diets and obesity on mice, researchers observed that a low fiber intake—regardless of other diet qualities—was associated with a greater risk for developing adherent–invasive Escherichia coli (AIEC) … [Read more...]