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Large-scale study presents findings on implications of plant vs animal ultra-processed foods on cardiovascular disease risk

In the present study, researchers investigated cardiovascular disease risk among British individuals based on their dietary intake of food groups of plant or animal origin and food processing categories.

13 Jun 2024

Natural antioxidants could delay age-related decline in male testosterone production

Natural polyphenolic compounds to enhance testosterone production and prevent age-related hypogonadism in aging males.

12 Jun 2024

Can lifestyles changes reduce Alzheimer’s risk?

Intensive lifestyle changes significantly improve cognition and function in patients with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease over a 20-week period, showing promising results for non-pharmacological interventions.

10 Jun 2024

Planetary health diet may substantially lower risk of premature death and environmental impact

People who eat a healthy, sustainable diet may substantially lower their risk of premature death in addition to their environmental impact, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

10 Jun 2024

Do taste genes influence how much alcohol we drink and our body fat?

Study examines how polymorphisms in bitter taste receptor genes relate to alcohol consumption and body fat percentage, revealing significant associations with TAS2R13 but not TAS2R38.

9 Jun 2024

Pregnancy-adapted Mediterranean diet improves maternal health, study finds

A recent study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition validated the 17-item pregnancy-adapted Mediterranean diet score (preg-MEDAS) and found it improved maternal cardiometabolic health without significantly affecting neonatal outcomes.

4 Jun 2024

Heritage diets have important health benefits and policy implications, review finds

A recent review in Advances in Nutrition examines how traditional Latin American, Asian, and African diets impact diet quality and health markers, emphasizing their benefits over processed foods.

4 Jun 2024

Moderate choline intake lowers heart disease risk

A recent study from BMC Public Health found that moderate dietary choline intake is associated with a reduced risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) among US adults.

4 Jun 2024

Eating vegetables and fruits significantly reduces sarcopenia risk, meta-analysis shows

The association between vegetable and fruit consumption and the risk of sarcopenia.

3 Jun 2024

Mediterranean diet linked to lower mortality risk in women

Investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital identified and assessed underlying mechanisms that may explain the Mediterranean diet's 23 percent reduction in all-cause mortality risk for American women.

31 May 2024

Good communication between fathers and adolescents influences physical activity levels

A doctoral dissertation from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, found that having difficulties in talking with one's father predicted a decrease in physical activity and the maintenance of low physical activity between adolescence and young adulthood.

31 May 2024

Study suggests broccoli may reduce cancer risk

A meta-analysis of over 730,000 individuals indicates that high broccoli consumption is linked to lower cancer prevalence, though more robust research is needed to confirm its chemopreventive properties.

27 May 2024

Study shows healthy plant-based diets lower gout risk, unhealthy diets raise it

Researchers found that healthy plant-based diets reduce the risk of gout, while unhealthy plant-based diets increase the risk, especially among women.

26 May 2024

Two analytical methods developed to analyze several antibiotics in vegetables and earthworms

UPV/EHU researcher Irantzu Vergara has managed to analyze, simultaneously, several families of antibiotics in vegetables and earthworms.

24 May 2024

Cherries and berries: Nature’s sweet remedy for a healthy heart

Research paper reviews the cardiovascular benefits of phenolic compounds in cherries and berries, highlighting their potential to reduce inflammation, oxidative stress, and improve lipid profiles. Regular consumption of these fruits can significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

23 May 2024

Higher intake of ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of stroke and cognitive decline

People who eat more ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of having memory and thinking problems and having a stroke than those who eat fewer processed foods, according to a new study published in the May 22, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

22 May 2024

Are ultraprocessed foods putting your child's heart at risk?

Associations between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and cardiometabolic risk factors in young children.

22 May 2024

New study reveals how genes can alter the cancer-fighting power of fruits and fiber

A study in eBioMedicine uncovers two genetic loci that modify the impact of fiber and fruit intake on colorectal cancer risk, highlighting gene-diet interactions.

22 May 2024

Eating more potatoes may lower your risk of heart disease and early death, study finds

A Norwegian study found that higher potato consumption moderately reduces the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality in adults.

21 May 2024

Mediterranean diet can reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety, study shows

It’s no secret that the Mediterranean diet is good for your health. Already recommended to reduce the risks of bowel cancer, heart disease, and dementia, new research from the University of South Australia shows that the Mediterranean diet can also reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety.

20 May 2024

Vegetables News and Research

Large-scale study presents findings on implications of plant vs animal ultra-processed foods on cardiovascular disease risk

Natural antioxidants could delay age-related decline in male testosterone production

Can lifestyles changes reduce Alzheimer’s risk?

Planetary health diet may substantially lower risk of premature death and environmental impact

Do taste genes influence how much alcohol we drink and our body fat?

Pregnancy-adapted Mediterranean diet improves maternal health, study finds

Heritage diets have important health benefits and policy implications, review finds

Moderate choline intake lowers heart disease risk

Eating vegetables and fruits significantly reduces sarcopenia risk, meta-analysis shows

Mediterranean diet linked to lower mortality risk in women

Good communication between fathers and adolescents influences physical activity levels

Study suggests broccoli may reduce cancer risk

Study shows healthy plant-based diets lower gout risk, unhealthy diets raise it

Two analytical methods developed to analyze several antibiotics in vegetables and earthworms

Cherries and berries: Nature’s sweet remedy for a healthy heart

Higher intake of ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of stroke and cognitive decline

Are ultraprocessed foods putting your child's heart at risk?

New study reveals how genes can alter the cancer-fighting power of fruits and fiber

Eating more potatoes may lower your risk of heart disease and early death, study finds

Mediterranean diet can reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety, study shows

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