Nutrition
Mediterranean diet reduces stroke risk by 20% in women
Eating a Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of stroke by more than 20% in women aged 40 or older, but it appears to have no significant impact on men’s risk, found a large UK analysis. Ancel and Margaret Keys, an American husband-and-wife...
High gluten intake in pregnancy may link to child's diabetes risk
October 3rd, 2018 A high gluten intake by mothers during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of their child developing type 1 diabetes, suggests a study. However, the researchers say that further studies are needed to confirm or rule out these findings...Lower nutritional quality food associated with cancer risk
The consumption of foods with higher scores on the British Food Standards Agency nutrient profiling system (FSAm-NPS), reflecting a lower nutritional quality, is associated with an increased risk of developing cancer, according to a study. The...
Dairy consumption linked to lower rates of CVD and mortality
September 19th, 2018 Dairy consumption of around three servings per day is associated with lower rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality, compared to lower levels of consumption, according to a study led by a team of McMaster University researchers. The...
Whole grains substantially reduce type 2 diabetes risk 15-year study
September 12th, 2018 A large Swedish study over 15 years found that eating any type of whole grain reduces the risk of type-2 diabetes. Among those who ate the most whole grains each day, the risk of diabetes was 22% lower for women and 34% lower for men. Scientists...
The Sugar Wars: Have the ill effects of sugar been overstated?
August 29th, 2018 Have the ill effects of sugar been over-stated by scientists? Experts debate both sides in Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases. Over the past 50 years researchers, clinicians, professional organisations, and health charities have waged war on...Mediterranean diet promotes healthy cellular ageing in women
Eating a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains and low in added sugar, sodium and processed meats could help promote healthy cellular ageing in women, a study has found. "The key takeaway is that following a healthy diet can help...
Both low-carb and high-carb diets raise risk of early death — 25-year study
August 22nd, 2018 A large US study over 25 years indicates that moderate carb consumption – switching meat for plant-based protein and fats – is healthier than low-carb diets, such as Atkins and Banting. Both high and low percentages of carbohydrate diets...
ACC review: Plant-based diet with little or no animal products is best
August 1st, 2018 Researchers from the American College of Cardiology's Nutrition & Lifestyle Workgroup of the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Council have released their second review of nutritional "hypes" and controversies around dairy products, added...
Omega 3 supplements not protecting against heart disease and stroke – Cochrane review
July 18th, 2018 A Cochrane systematic review shows there is little or no effect of widely promoted omega 3 supplements on the risk of experiencing heart disease, stroke or death. Omega 3 is a type of fat. Small amounts of omega 3 fats are essential for good...
Common vitamin and mineral supplements provide no health benefits
May 30th, 2018 The most commonly consumed vitamin and mineral supplements provide no consistent health benefit or harm, suggests a new study led by researchers at St Michael's Hospital and the University of Toronto. The systematic review of existing data and...Some dark chocolates may have health benefits
Research shows there might be health benefits to eating certain types of dark chocolate. Findings from two studies being presented at the Experimental Biology 2018 annual meeting in San Diego show that consuming dark chocolate that has a high...
Sugar consumption in pregnancy linked to poorer childhood cognition
April 25th, 2018 A study has determined that poorer childhood cognition occurred, particularly in memory and learning, when pregnant women or their offspring consumed greater quantities of sugar. Substituting diet soda for sugar-sweetened versions during pregnancy...DASH diet associated with reduced depression risk
Eating a diet that emphasises vegetables, fruit and whole grains may lead to a reduced risk of depression, according to a study by researchers at Rush University Medical Centre. Study author Dr Laurel Cherian will present a preliminary study...Fish oil and probiotic supplements in pregnancy may reduce allergy risk
In one of the largest ever research reports of how a pregnant woman's diet affects her baby's allergy and eczema risk, scientists from Imperial College London assessed over 400 studies involving 1.5m people. As part of the study, they found that...