A new study spanning nearly 2 decades has found a link between an unhealthful diet and vision loss in older age. Should we be keeping more of an eye on what we eat? A diet rich in fats and red meat may contribute to AMD. A robust body of research has shown that a diet...
Category: <span>Nutrition & Dietics</span>
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How do fruit and veg reduce colorectal cancer risk?
A study initially investigating aspirin as a preventive treatment for colorectal cancer coincidentally uncovered a mechanism that might explain how fruit and vegetables reduce the risk of developing this disease. A recent study delves into flavonoids, which occur in a range of fruit and veg. Worldwide, more than 1 million people receive a diagnosis of...
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Fatty diets tied to leading cause of vision loss in seniors
by Serena Gordon, Healthday Reporter (HealthDay)—Diets heavy in red meat and fatty foods could help spur a leading cause of vision loss in older Americans, new research suggests. The study found that people who ate more typical Western diets were three times more likely to develop an eye condition that robs you of your central...
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Study finds association between poor diet, age-related macular degeneration
by David J. Hill, University at Buffalo Participants who ate a diet high in red and processed meat, fried food, refined grains and high-fat dairy were three times more likely to develop an eye condition that damages the retina and affects a person’s central vision, according to the results of a study from the University...
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Diet, not exercise, may be key to addressing our biggest cause of liver disease
EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY Edith Cowan University researchers have found that a chronic disease affecting up to 80 per cent of overweight people may be causing an iron deficiency that simply leaves them too tired to get off the couch. Fatty liver disease affects about one in three Australians and is often associated with being overweight...
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Intermittent fasting increases longevity in cardiac catheterization patients
by Intermountain Medical Center While Intermittent fasting may sound like another dieting craze, the practice of routinely not eating and drinking for short periods of time has shown again to lead to potentially better health outcomes. Credit: Intermountain Healthcare While Intermittent fasting may sound like another dieting craze, the practice of routinely not eating and drinking for short periods of...
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Osteoporosis: Could selenium reduce risk?
A recent study from China finds an association between dietary intake of selenium and osteoporosis risk. Although the authors cannot determine whether the link is causal, they call for more investigation. Share on Pinterest A new study asks whether selenium intake might link to osteoporosis risk. Throughout life, the body continuously breaks down bone, reabsorbs...
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High-fat diet proven to fuel prostate cancer progression by imitating a key cancer alteration
by McGill University Micrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia What molecular event happens for prostate cancer to progress faster and to be deadlier when patients eat a high-fat diet? This is the question Dr. David P. Labbé, a scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC),...
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Yogurt and fiber diet may cut lung cancer risk
The benefits of a diet high in fiber and yogurt have already been established for cardiovascular disease and gastrointestinal cancer. The new findings, based on an analysis of data from studies involving 1.4 million adults in the United States, Europe, and Asia, suggest this diet may also protect against lung cancer. Researchers divided participants into...
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Kombucha, kimchi and yogurt: How fermented foods could be harmful to your health
by Manal Mohammed, The Conversation Fermented foods have become very popular, thanks to claims about their nutritional properties and reported health benefits, such as improving digestion, boosting immunity and even helping people lose weight. Some of the most popular fermented foods include kefir, kombucha, sauerkraut, tempeh, natto, miso, kimchi and sourdough bread. But though these fermented foods might offer us many health perks, most people aren’t aware that they might not...