By Ana Sandoiu Fact checked by Gianna D’Emilio New research spanning over almost 2 decades finds that a low fat diet benefits women’s health. Older studies in rats and mice have found that rodents on a high fat diet develop more tumors than those on a low fat diet. Some of these studies referred to...
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High-fat, high-carbohydrate diets affect your brain, not just your physical appearance
by Jami Larue, Yale University Much research has pointed to how an unhealthy diet correlates to obesity, but has not explored how diet can bring about neurological changes in the brain. A recent Yale study has discovered that high-fat diets contribute to irregularities in the hypothalamus region of the brain, which regulates body weight homeostasis...
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How you can eat to beat illness: Harvard scientist Dr WILLIAM LI reveals the foods that could save your life
Specific compounds in certain foods can boost the body’s natural defences Dr William Li says the most powerful way to beat disease is to prevent it Foods listed below will help support the growth and health of blood vessels By DR WILLIAM LI FOR THE DAILY MAIL We all know a good diet is important for optimal health, but one eminent U.S. doctor is...
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Americans love snacks. What does that mean for their health?
by Candice Choi Americans are addicted to snacks, and food experts are paying closer attention to what that might mean for health and obesity. Eating habits in the U.S. have changed significantly in recent decades, and packaged bars, chips and sweets have spread into every corner of life. In the late 1970s, about 40 percent of American adults said they didn’t...
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Fad diets could contribute to liver disease known as a ‘silent killer’
Posted Today If you’re looking to shed a few pounds, you might be tempted to try out popular new approaches like the keto diet or fasting. But you might be unwittingly worsening a problem you don’t even know you have: a fatty liver. Doctors are worried about an increasingly common condition called nonalcoholic fatty liver...
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New study confirms the long-term benefits of a low-fat diet
Findings in Journal of Nutrition show positive outcomes for cancer and other diseases in women FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER SEATTLE — September 4, 2019 — A team led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has identified several women’s health benefits from a low-fat diet. The findings, published in the September issue of the Journal of Nutrition, found...
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Sugar-free diet sodas linked to higher risk of death
Rachel Grumman Bender Beauty and Style Editor Here’s yet another reason to ditch diet soda. While several studies have already shown the health risks of drinking sugary beverages (from weight gain to type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease), a new study of nearly 452,000 people found that even sugar-free diet sodas are linked to a...
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How might the keto diet help treat cancer?
By Ana Sandoiu Fact checked by Jasmin Collier New research in mice suggests that keeping blood sugar under control using either the ketogenic diet or a diabetes drug could help treat certain cancers by boosting the efficacy of standard chemotherapy. The ketogenic diet consists of high fat foods, foods that contain an adequate amount of...
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Apples, tea and moderation — the 3 ingredients for a long life
EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY Consuming flavonoid-rich items such as apples and tea protects against cancer and heart disease, particularly for smokers and heavy drinkers, according to new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU). Researchers from ECU’s School of Medical and Health Sciences analysed data from the Danish Diet, Cancer and Health cohort that assessed the diets...
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The 8 Best Diet Plans — Sustainability, Weight Loss, and More
It’s estimated that nearly half of American adults attempt to lose weight each year (1Trusted Source). One of the best ways to lose weight is by changing your diet. Yet, the sheer number of available diet plans may make it difficult to get started, as you’re unsure which one is most suitable, sustainable, and effective....