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Dietary carotenoids may reduce risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, study suggests

Study found no direct link between total dietary vitamin A intake and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) risk, but observed an inverse correlation between provitamin A carotenoid consumption and NAFLD risk.

23 Jan 2024

Air pollution affects the heart at surprisingly low levels, but diet may offer protection

Exposure to air pollutants, even at very low concentrations, was associated with adverse changes in cardiometabolic risk factors in a recent Finnish study

22 Jan 2024

CGRP antagonists and dietary changes show promise for migraine treatment

Review in "Medicina" explores advancements in migraine therapy, highlighting the role of CGRP antagonists and dietary interventions like ketogenic and low-glycemic diets in reducing migraine frequency and severity.

17 Jan 2024

Going green reduces COVID risk: Plant-based diets slash risk by up to 41%

Study finds plant-based diets reduce COVID-19 risk by 39-41% compared to meat-based diets, also associated with healthier BMI and lower obesity rates.

11 Jan 2024

Childhood dietary patterns influence arterial stiffness in adolescence

Diets high in calories, fat and sugar in childhood can cause damage to blood vessel function, known to heighten the risk of early heart attacks and strokes, as early as adolescence according to research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

10 Jan 2024

Plant-based diets pack an antiviral punch against COVID-19

A predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet is linked to 39% lower odds of COVID-19 infection, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.

9 Jan 2024

Study: 100% adoption of plant-based diets could save the NHS £6.7 billion a year

A new study by the Office of Health Economics shows that with 100% adoption of plant-based diets in England, the total health care cost savings for the NHS could be around £6.7 billion. Using an economic model-based analysis, authors Nadine Henderson and Chris Sampson combined estimates for the prevalence of diseases including cancer, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, which they predict would be greatly reduced with a complete uptake of plant-based diets. They also modelled different levels of uptake in the population.

8 Jan 2024

Study finds link between diet diversity and reduced depression risk in knowledge workers

The association between dietary and sedentary habits outside of work and depressive symptoms.

5 Jan 2024

Could your diet impact endometriosis? Research points to dietary insights for treatment

The role of dietary ingredients in modifying the progression and development of endometriosis.

4 Jan 2024

Vegetables, legumes, and seafood diet linked to lower heart risk in older men

Study reveals that a diet rich in vegetables, legumes, and seafood significantly reduces the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in men over 75, compared to diets high in whole grains, milk, fruits, or processed meats.

3 Jan 2024

Inside the Pentagon’s painfully slow effort to clean up decades of PFAS contamination

Oscoda, Michigan, has the distinction as the first community where "forever chemicals" were found seeping from a military installation into the surrounding community.

21 Dec 2023

Study unlocks muscle-boosting algae magic

With more of us looking for alternatives to eating animals, new research has found a surprising environmentally friendly source of protein – algae.

18 Dec 2023

Study supports limiting red meat intake for type 2 diabetes prevention, highlights alternative protein sources

Study finds that consumption of red, processed, and unprocessed meat significantly increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, suggesting the benefits of substituting meat with nuts, legumes, and dairy.

17 Dec 2023

Cola cure? Study sheds light on soda's potential for common holiday medical emergency

Researchers performed a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of cola in relieving esophageal meal bolus impaction.

14 Dec 2023

Vegetarian diet linked to lower risk of insomnia, study suggests

Study reveals that following a vegetarian diet may reduce the risk of insomnia, particularly in men, potentially due to higher intakes of healthful plant-based foods and lower consumption of animal products.

12 Dec 2023

Study explores the knowledge and eating habits of young people with various plant-based diets

Vegans and individuals with limited meat intake excel in following national dietary guidelines. However, their understanding of food, nutrition, and the quality of their diet is only at a moderate level.

12 Dec 2023

Insects in your soup? Research shows growing interest in eco-friendly, protein-rich food sources

The acceptance level of various soups with insect flour.

12 Dec 2023

Ketogenic diet proved to be effective at controlling polycystic kidney disease

It's official: The ketogenic diet proved to be effective at controlling polycystic kidney disease (PKD) in the first randomized controlled clinical trial of ketogenic metabolic therapy for PKD.

11 Dec 2023

Is there an association between meat and fish consumption and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

The associations between meat and fish consumption and the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

11 Dec 2023

‘Naughty but nice’ Christmas foods can help achieve a better balance of cholesterol, expert says

Finally, there’s good news about many of our favorite Christmas foods. A turkey meal with all – well, most – of the trimmings and a traditional dessert can lower your LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol levels and improve your ratio of HDL good cholesterol, reveals a leading testing expert.

11 Dec 2023

Meat News and Research

Dietary carotenoids may reduce risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, study suggests

Air pollution affects the heart at surprisingly low levels, but diet may offer protection

CGRP antagonists and dietary changes show promise for migraine treatment

Going green reduces COVID risk: Plant-based diets slash risk by up to 41%

Childhood dietary patterns influence arterial stiffness in adolescence

Plant-based diets pack an antiviral punch against COVID-19

Study: 100% adoption of plant-based diets could save the NHS £6.7 billion a year

Study finds link between diet diversity and reduced depression risk in knowledge workers

Could your diet impact endometriosis? Research points to dietary insights for treatment

Vegetables, legumes, and seafood diet linked to lower heart risk in older men

Inside the Pentagon’s painfully slow effort to clean up decades of PFAS contamination

Study unlocks muscle-boosting algae magic

Study supports limiting red meat intake for type 2 diabetes prevention, highlights alternative protein sources

Cola cure? Study sheds light on soda's potential for common holiday medical emergency

Vegetarian diet linked to lower risk of insomnia, study suggests

Study explores the knowledge and eating habits of young people with various plant-based diets

Insects in your soup? Research shows growing interest in eco-friendly, protein-rich food sources

Ketogenic diet proved to be effective at controlling polycystic kidney disease

Is there an association between meat and fish consumption and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

‘Naughty but nice’ Christmas foods can help achieve a better balance of cholesterol, expert says

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