Diets high in protein, particularly plant protein, are associated with a lower risk of death from any cause, finds an analysis of the latest evidence. The researchers say these findings “support current dietary recommendations to increase...Nutrition
Four different healthy eating patterns — all emphasising higher intake of whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, and nuts, and lower intakes of red and processed meats and sugar-sweetened beverages — were found to be associated with a lower...
June 3rd, 2020Eating at least two daily servings of dairy is linked to lower risks of diabetes and high blood pressure, as well as the cluster of factors that heighten cardiovascular disease risk (metabolic syndrome), finds a large international study, led by Dr...
May 27th, 2020
Habitual excessive coffee consumption increased the risks of three diseases: osteoarthritis, arthropathy and obesity, found an Australian analysis of UK Biobank data.
Cappuccino, latte or short black, coffee is one of the most commonly consumed...
May 20th, 2020
Older adults who consumed small amounts of flavonoid-rich foods, such as berries, apples and tea, were two to four times more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease and related dementias over 20 years compared with people whose intake was higher,...
March 18th, 2020
Consuming up to one egg per day does not appear to be associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, according to a new study and meta-analysis led by researchers at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health. “Recent studies reignited the...
March 4th, 2020
Two large, randomised UK studies found that taking daily omega-3 fats in supplement form have no significant overall impact on a person's health, no demonstrable effect on the prevention or treatment of depression or anxiety and may very slightly...
February 12th, 2020
Moderate egg intake, which is about one egg per day in most people, does not increase the risk of cardiovascular disease or mortality even if people have a history of cardiovascular disease or diabetes, found a Canadian analysis of three large,...
February 5th, 2020
Eating two servings of red meat, processed meat or poultry – but not fish – per week was linked to a 3-7% higher risk of cardiovascular disease, the study found. Eating two servings of red meat or processed meat – but not poultry or fish –...
January 22nd, 2020
"Habitual tea consumption is associated with lower risks of cardiovascular disease and all-cause death," said first author Dr Xinyan Wang, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China. "The favourable health effects are the most robust for...
January 8th, 2020
A systematic review and meta-analysis led by St Michael's Hospital of Unity Health Toronto found children who drank whole milk had 40% lower odds of being overweight or obese compared with children who consumed reduced-fat milk.
The research...
A diet high in fibre and yogurt is associated with a reduced risk for lung cancer, according to a study by Vanderbilt University Medical Centre researchers. The benefits of a diet high in fibre and yogurt have already been established for...
November 6th, 2019
An avocado a day in a heart-healthy diet decreased oxidisedlow-density lipoprotein( LDL) in adults with overweight and obesity, and the effect was associated with the reduction in small density LDL.
Move over, apples – research from Penn...
Research from Trinity College Dublin shows that vitamin D deficiency is an important determinant of poor skeletal muscle function in adults aged 60 years and over. Maintaining skeletal muscle function throughout life is a crucial component of...
October 9th, 2019
People who received omega-3 fish oil supplements in randomised clinical trials had significantly lower risks of heart attack and other cardiovascular disease (CVD) events compared with those who were given placebo, according to a meta-analysis from...
A study has found that halving the amount red and processed (RPM) meat in the diet can have a significant impact on health, reducing the amount of LDL 'bad' cholesterol in the blood which cuts the risk of developing heart disease. Red and processed...
