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Dietary meat fats and burden of cardiovascular disease risk factors in the elderly: a report from the MEDIS Study.

High intake of diets rich in meat fats may increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease in elderly people.

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Cardiometabolic risk factors in Vegans: a meta-analysis of observational studies.

Strict adherence to plant-based diets may have favorable effects on cardiovascular and metabolic health.

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Fish odour syndrome.

Consuming large quantities of choline-rich foods may exacerbate fish odour syndrome.

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Meat consumption and colorectal cancer risk: an evaluation based on a systematic review based on epidemiologic evidence among the Japanese population.

A greater colorectal cancer risk is associated with diets rich in red and processed meats.

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Dietary fiber and stroke risk: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies.

Decreased risk of stroke is associated with increased consumption of diets high in dietary fiber.

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Citrus fruit intake and pancreatic cancer risk: a quantitative systematic review.

Adequate intake of citrus fruits may help guard against the development of pancreatic cancer.

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Effect of folic acid supplementation on cardiovascular outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Contrary to popular belief, regular intake of folic acid supplements may not prevent the occurrence of adverse cardiovascular events, such as stroke, cardiovascular mortality, and myocardial infarction.

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Impact of antidepressants use on risk of myocardial infarction: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

​High myocardial infarction risk is associated with individuals taking antidepressant drugs.

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Dietary Fiber Intake Is Inversely Associated with Periodontal Disease among US Adults.

​Regular consumption of fiber-rich foods may help to cut down the risk of developing periodontal disease.

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Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and incident hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohorts.

Generous consumers of sugar-sweetened beverages may have a higher tendency of developing hypertension than rare- and non-consumers of these types of beverages.

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A randomized, 12-year primary-prevention trial of beta carotene supplementation for nonmelanoma skin cancer in the physician's health study.

Regular intake of beta-carotene supplements may have no preventive effect on nonmelanoma skin cancer, including basal and squamous cell carcinoma.

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Calcium suppplement and cardiovascular risk: 5 years on.

High intake of calcium supplements may promote the development of adverse cardiovascular events, such as stroke and myocardial infarction.

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