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...
Category: <span>Diet</span>
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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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Study shows Mediterranean diet associated with better cognitive function in older adults
by Fayeza Ahmed, University of Maine Adherence to a Mediterranean diet has been associated with less cognitive decline over five years in older adults in the United States, according to a new study led by University of Maine and the University of South Australia researchers. The study, conducted by researchers Alexandra Wade, Merrill Elias and...
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How your genes affect the number on your scale
by Len Canter Could your genes be keeping you from losing weight? While you shouldn’t use a family tendency toward wide hips or an apple shape as an excuse to stray from a healthy diet, acceptance can help you reassess your personal ideal and make you happier with your body. Hundreds of genes have been...
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A fruitful endeavor: Researcher examines berry polyphenols as potential treatment for cardiovascular treatment
A Florida State University researcher is examining how the polyphenol compounds found in blackberries could be used to help fight the buildup of artery plaque. Gloria Salazar, associate professor of nutrition, has received $805,409 from the James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program at the Florida Department of Health to look at the protective effects of polyphenols, bioactive...
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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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Clinical trial shows alternate-day fasting a safe alternative to caloric restriction
by Cell Press In recent years there has been a surge in studies looking at the biologic effects of different kinds of fasting diets in both animal models and humans. These diets include continuous calorie restriction, intermittent fasting, and alternate-day fasting (ADF). Now the largest study of its kind to look at the effects of...
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Dietary zinc protects against Streptococcus pneumoniae infection
Researchers have uncovered a crucial link between dietary zinc intake and protection against Streptococcus pneumoniae, the primary bacterial cause of pneumonia. Globally, it is estimated that nearly two billion people suffer from zinc deficiency, but why this increases susceptibility to bacterial infection has not been well understood—until now. University of Melbourne Associate Professor Christopher McDevitt,...
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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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Plant based diet may reduce cardiovascular death risk by 32%
By Ana Sandoiu Fact checked by Carolyn Robertson New research adds to the mounting body of evidence that eating more plant based foods and fewer animal ones may contribute to a healthy heart and cardiovascular system. Not only is eating fewer animal products good for the planet, but it is also good for your health,...