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Egg and cholesterol consumption and mortality — US population-based cohort study
Intake of eggs was associated, largely through cholesterol intake, with higher all-cause, cardiovascular disease, and cancer mortality, while intake of egg whites or egg...
Bleeding tendency and low vitamin C requirements — US meta-analysis
Gingival bleeding tendency and also retinal haemorrhaging were associated with low vitamin C levels in the bloodstream, found a US meta-analysis.
And if someone is...
Omega-3 fatty acids may prevent asthma in some children
Research suggests that a higher dietary intake of long chain omega-3 fatty acids in childhood may reduce the risk of developing subsequent asthma, but...
Vegan diet significantly alters metabolism and depletes nutrients in the young
A small Finnish study found that vegan children to have significantly altered metabolism and lower vitamin A and D status compared to children with...
Higher coffee intake linked to lower prostate cancer risk — Analysis of 16 cohort studies
Drinking several cups of coffee every day may be linked to a lower risk of developing prostate cancer, suggests a pooled data analysis of...
Cow milk while breastfeeding may reduce the child's food allergy risk
Children of mothers who drink relatively more cow's milk during breastfeeding are at reduced risk of developing food allergies, found a robust Swedish study...
Omega-3 intake link to reduced heart risk — Clinical trial meta-analysis
A Mayo Clinic meta-analysis of 40 clinical trials provides evidence for consuming more EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) omega-3 fats, improving cardiovascular...
Coffee associated with improved survival in metastatic colorectal cancer
Coffee consumption may be associated with reduced risk of disease progression and death in patients with advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer, found a Dana-Farber Cancer Institute study...
Red hot meat: A recipe for heart disease, stroke and diabetes complications
Research from the University of South Australia suggests high-heat caramelisation of meat increased a protein compound that may increase the risk of heart disease,...
Effects of VLCD on weight and insulin sensitivity in older people
A study from researchers with the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Nutrition Obesity Research Centre observed improvements in body composition, fat distribution and metabolic...
Cruciferous vegetable use linked to blood vessel health in older women
Australian research has found higher consumption of cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage, is associated with less extensive blood vessel disease...
Weight between young adulthood and midlife linked to early mortality
A Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study finds that changes in weight between young adulthood and midlife may have important consequences for...
Plant protein diets linked to lower risk of death – International evidence review
Diets high in protein, particularly plant protein, are associated with a lower risk of death from any cause, finds an analysis of the latest...
Association between healthy eating patterns and lower heart disease risk
Four different healthy eating patterns — all emphasising higher intake of whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, and nuts, and lower intakes of red and...
Dairy-rich diet linked to lower risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Eating at least two daily servings of dairy is linked to lower risks of diabetes and high blood pressure, as well as the cluster...
Excessive coffee consumption increases some disease risk
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...
Flavonoids may have protective benefits against Alzheimer's and related dementias
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...
One egg per day does not increase CVD risk — Harvard meta-analysis
Consuming up to one egg per day does not appear to be associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, according to a new study and...
Studies show little or no benefit from omega-3 supplements and slight risk
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...
Moderate egg consumption not tied to risk of heart disease
Moderate egg intake, which is about one egg per day in most people, does not increase the risk of cardiovascular disease or mortality even...
'Robust' study endorses link between red/processed meats and cardiovascular disease
Eating two servings of red meat, processed meat or poultry – but not fish – per week was linked to a 3-7% higher risk...
Habitual tea drinking cuts CVD and all-risk mortality — China-PAR study
"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...
Higher cow's-milk fat intake associated with 40% lower risk of childhood adiposity
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...
High-fibre and yoghurt reduce lung cancer risk
A diet high in fibre and yogurt is associated with a reduced risk for lung cancer, according to a study by Vanderbilt University Medical...
An avocado a day helps lower 'bad' cholesterol
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...
Vitamin D deficiency and poor muscle function in the over 60s
Research from Trinity College Dublin shows that vitamin D deficiency is an important determinant of poor skeletal muscle function in adults aged 60 years...
Omega-3 fish oil supplements linked with lower CVD risk
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...
Halving red meat consumption has significant impact on health
A study has found that halving the amount red and processed (RPM) meat in the diet can have a significant impact on health, reducing...
Controversial review finds that cutting back on red and processed meat has little health impact
A major international set of systematic reviews has concluded that cutting back on red and processed meat has little impact on health, contrary...
'Picky eating' teen's blindness caused by a junk food diet
A “picky eater” UK teen who ate nothing but chips and other junk food for years, slowly went blind as a result of his...
Red meat may increase breast cancer risk but chicken decrease it
Results from a study by researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in North Carolina and the Columbia Mailman School of Public Health suggest...
Eating mostly plant-based foods may be linked to better heart health
Eating mostly plant-based foods and fewer animal-based foods may be linked to better heart health and a lower risk of dying from a heart...
Switch from red meat to cut mortality risk — 8-year Harvard study
Increased red meat intake, particularly processed red meat, is associated with a heightened risk of death, suggests a large, eight-year US study led by...
Red and white meat have equal effect on cholesterol levels
Contrary to popular belief, consuming red meat and white meat such as poultry, have equal effects on blood cholesterol levels, according to research. The...
NHS assesses studies on mortality risk of ultra-processed foods
Two recent widely-publicised international studies, which found people who ate the most ‘ultra-processed’ food were more likely to have a heart attack or stroke,...
Drinking fruit juices not much better than drinking sugary drinks
Most folks know that sugary drinks aren't healthy, but a new study finds fruit juices are not much better. In fact, consuming them regularly...
Nuts-rich diet in first trimester linked to improved neuro-development in child
Nuts are known to help reduce the risk of hypertension, oxidative stress and diabetes and they may exercise a protective effect against cognitive decline...
Walnuts may help lower blood pressure for those at risk of heart disease
In a randomised, controlled trial, researchers examined the effects of replacing some of the saturated fats in participants' diets with walnuts. They found that...
Meat eating even at guideline levels linked to 20% higher cancer risk
People who eat red and processed meat within department of health guidelines are still at increased risk of bowel cancer, according to a study...
Replacing red meat with plant proteins protects against CVD — first meta-analysis
Diets that replaced red meat with healthy plant proteins led to decreases in risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study from...