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Recreational Marijuana Use and Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Population-Based Analysis of Hospitalized Patients in the United States

Recreational use of marijuana is associated with increase in hospital admissions for acute ischemic stroke.

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Dietary Flavonoid Intake and Incident Coronary Heart Disease: The REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) Study

A decline in coronary heart disease risk is associated with frequent consumption of flavonoid from food sources.

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Meta-analysis of Soy Consumption and Gastrointestinal Cancer Risk

Regular ingestion of soy foods may hinder the development of gastric (stomach) cancer in females.

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Dietary Flavonoids and the Risk of Colorectal Cancer: An Updated Meta-Analysis of Epidemiological Studies

Generous intake of foods high in flavonoids, particularly flavones and flavonols, may help halt the formation of cancerous cells and tumors in our colon and rectum.

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Association Between Lifetime Marijuana Use and Cognitive Function in Middle Age: CARDIA Study

Regular use of marijuana during adolescence and young adulthood may lead to a decline in cognitive function in midlife.

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Dietary Fat and Cholesterol and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Older Adults: The Health ABC Study

Avid consumption of eggs and other cholesterol-containing foods may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in elderly men and women.

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Is There an Effect of Cannabis Consumption on Acute Pancreatitis?

A marked increase in the risk of acute pancreatitis is associated with the use of cannabis.

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Dietary Flavonoid Intake and the Risk of Digestive Tract Cancers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Indulgence in flavonoid-rich foods may help ward off gastric (stomach) cancer.

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The Protective Effect of Dietary Phytosterols on Cancer Risk: A Systematic Meta-Analysis

Frequent eating of foods high in phytosterols may protect individuals against cancer.

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Vegetables, Fruits, and Risk of Colorectal Cancer: A Case-Control Study From Uruguay

Following a diet high in fruits and vegetables may help safeguard our colon and rectum from becoming cancerous.

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Raw Garlic Consumption and Risk of Liver Cancer: A Population-Based Case-Control Study in Eastern China

Eating raw garlic regularly may help curtail the development of liver cancer.

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Intake of Fruits, Vegetables, and Soy Foods in Relation to Breast Cancer Risk in Korean Women: A Case-Control Study

Adopting a diet rich in grapes, tomatoes, and soybeans may decrease a woman's chances of acquiring breast cancer.

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