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Plant-based portfolio diet linked to fewer heart-related deaths

The portfolio diet significantly lowers heart disease risk, with long-term benefits for cardiovascular health and all-cause mortality in diverse populations.

3 Jun 2025

Daily bean consumption linked to improved heart and metabolic health

A new study suggests that regularly eating a cup of beans a day may offer measurable benefits for heart and metabolic health.

3 Jun 2025

Eating mangos daily may help reduce cholesterol and blood pressure in postmenopausal women

Each year, 1.3 million women enter menopause-a life stage during which heart disease risk rises significantly.

3 Jun 2025

Phytosterols in plant-based foods linked to lower risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes

Heart disease and type 2 diabetes rank among the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, and eating a healthy diet rich in plant-based foods can help to prevent or delay both of these conditions.

3 Jun 2025

MIND diet linked to lower risk of dementia across diverse populations

As the U.S. population ages and dementia cases rise, many people are asking whether it is possible to prevent this devastating disease.

3 Jun 2025

How soy and gut microbes alter cancer treatment results

Researchers have discovered that plant-derived phytochemicals and their gut microbiome metabolites control the effectiveness of PI3K inhibitors in cancer therapy. The study reveals that dietary components, especially soy compounds processed by gut bacteria, can alter drug metabolism and impact treatment outcomes.

2 Jun 2025

High-fiber plant-based diet could benefit patients at risk for developing multiple myeloma

Results from a new clinical trial suggest that a high-fiber plant-based diet could benefit patients at risk for developing multiple myeloma, the second most common type of blood cancer.

2 Jun 2025

Review shows how extra virgin olive oil transforms heart health

Regular consumption of extra virgin olive oil is linked to lower cardiovascular disease risk, improving heart health through its rich polyphenol content.

2 Jun 2025

Morning coffee helps women stay sharp and strong as they age

Findings from a new study of almost 50,000 women followed for 30 years suggest that a morning cup of coffee might do more than boost energy; it could also help women stay sharp, strong and mentally well as they age.

2 Jun 2025

Role reversal: Millions of kids are caregivers for elders. Why their numbers might grow.

High school senior Joshua Yang understands sacrifice. When he was midway through 10th grade, his mom survived a terrible car crash.

2 Jun 2025

Mouse study reveals harmful effects of polystyrene nanoplastics in food and beverages

Results from a new animal study suggest that microscopic plastic particles found in food and beverages may affect glucose metabolism and harm organs such as the liver.

1 Jun 2025

Healthy food choices found to be key in reducing heart disease risk

A new study that followed almost 200,000 people for several decades has found that when it comes to heart health, the quality of food consumed matters as much as following a low-carbohydrate or low-fat diet.

1 Jun 2025

Linoleic acid may help to lower risks for heart disease and type 2 diabetes

New research that used blood markers to measure linoleic acid levels and their relation to cardiometabolic risk adds evidence that this omega-6 fatty acid may help to lower risks for heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

1 Jun 2025

Obesity associated with anxiety and cognitive impairment in mice

With rates of obesity and anxiety both on the rise-especially among younger Americans-new research suggests that the two conditions may be connected through interactions between the gut and the brain.

1 Jun 2025

Anti-inflammatory diet linked to longer survival in colon cancer patients

Patients with colon cancer who consumed an anti-inflammatory diet during a phase 3 clinical trial showed longer overall survival post-treatment compared to those on a proinflammatory diet, according to a Dana-Farber Cancer Institute analysis.

1 Jun 2025

Fathers' teenage diets linked to healthier eating habits in children

While moms have traditionally gotten much of the focus when it comes to children's eating habits, a new study highlights the importance of dads in shaping a child's relationship with food.

1 Jun 2025

Leading health organizations release guidance on nutrition support for GLP-1 obesity therapies

Four leading organizations in lifestyle medicine, obesity medicine, and nutrition-the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), the American Society for Nutrition (ASN), the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA), and The Obesity Society (TOS)-have jointly released a clinical advisory titled "Nutritional Priorities to Support GLP-1 Therapy for Obesity."

31 May 2025

Self-employed women show fewer heart disease risk factors

New research finds that self-employed women have fewer risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to non-self-employed women, suggesting that the work environment may play a role in the development of risk factors that can lead to heart attacks.

29 May 2025

Choosing better carbs in low-carb diets boosts health outcomes

A long-term study of the Framingham Heart Study Offspring cohort found that low-carbohydrate diets emphasizing high-quality carbs, like whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, were linked to reduced inflammation and oxidative stress. Diets low in carbohydrate quality offered no such benefits.

29 May 2025

Study reveals rising toll of alcohol-linked cancer mortality across the United States

A new study led by experts at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, is the first to look at trends over time in alcohol-linked cancer mortality across the United States.

29 May 2025

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

Plant-based portfolio diet linked to fewer heart-related deaths

Daily bean consumption linked to improved heart and metabolic health

Eating mangos daily may help reduce cholesterol and blood pressure in postmenopausal women

Phytosterols in plant-based foods linked to lower risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes

MIND diet linked to lower risk of dementia across diverse populations

How soy and gut microbes alter cancer treatment results

High-fiber plant-based diet could benefit patients at risk for developing multiple myeloma

Review shows how extra virgin olive oil transforms heart health

Morning coffee helps women stay sharp and strong as they age

Role reversal: Millions of kids are caregivers for elders. Why their numbers might grow.

Mouse study reveals harmful effects of polystyrene nanoplastics in food and beverages

Healthy food choices found to be key in reducing heart disease risk

Linoleic acid may help to lower risks for heart disease and type 2 diabetes

Obesity associated with anxiety and cognitive impairment in mice

Anti-inflammatory diet linked to longer survival in colon cancer patients

Fathers' teenage diets linked to healthier eating habits in children

Leading health organizations release guidance on nutrition support for GLP-1 obesity therapies

Self-employed women show fewer heart disease risk factors

Choosing better carbs in low-carb diets boosts health outcomes

Study reveals rising toll of alcohol-linked cancer mortality across the United States

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