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What is Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is a term often mentioned these days when public health is discussed. We hear about it on the news and see it mentioned in blogs and articles. But have you ever wondered, "Exactly what is metabolic syndrome?" You're not alone. By...
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Is higher serum cholesterol associated with altered tendon structure or tendon pain? A systematic review.
High plasma cholesterol levels are associated with the presence of tendon pain and the development of abnormal tendon structure. This study examined the relationship between blood cholesterol levels and tendon health. Researchers conducted a...
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Effects of soluble dietary fiber on low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and coronary heart disease risk.
Adequate intake of foods packed with soluble fiber, such as vegetables, legumes, and psyllium, may help lower blood levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and guard against the development of coronary heart disease. High concentration of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/effects-of-soluble-dietary-fiber-on-low-density-lipoprotein-cholesterol-and-coronary-heart-disease-risk -
Dietary fat and lung cancer: a case-control study in Uruguay
High ingestion of fatty foods may spur the development of cancerous cells and tumors in the lungs. This study assessed the intake of fatty foods in relation to the development of lung cancer. Researchers looked at the dietary records of 426 men with...
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Chicken "Fecal Soup" Contamination
Every year, hundreds of thousands of pounds of meat are recalled due to bacterial contamination. Poultry products in particular contain high levels of fecal bacteria. How does this happen? Part of the reason is due to the chickens standing in their...
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What Factors Influence Testosterone Levels?
Commercials promoting testosterone therapy for men are becoming increasingly popular. These commercials target men who are experiencing symptoms of muscle loss, fatigue, weight gain, depression, difficulty concentrating, low libido, elevated lipid...
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Biological effects of a diet of soy protein rich in isoflavones on the menstrual cycle of premenopausal women.
High intakes of Isoflavone-rich soy foods are associated with delayed menstrual cycle and lower breast cancer risk in premenopausal women. This study examined the effect of isoflavone-rich soy protein on menstrual cycle and breast cancer risk in...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/soy-foods/biological-effects-of-a-diet-of-soy-protein-rich-in-isoflavones-on-the-menstrual-cycle-of-premenopausal-women -
Egg and Dietary Cholesterol Consumption and the Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome: Findings from a Population-Based Nationwide Cohort
Regular intake of eggs and other cholesterol-rich foods may put an individual at high risk of developing metabolic syndrome. This research work studied the dietary cholesterol-metabolic syndrome connection hypothesis. Researchers surveyed the diet and...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/metabolic-syndrome/egg-and-dietary-cholesterol-consumption-and-the-prevalence-of-metabolic-syndrome-findings-from-a-population-based-nationwide-cohort -
Greater whole grain intake is associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and weight gain.
High intakes of whole grains and dietary fibers may confer significant protection against the development of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. This research work evaluated the association between the consumption of whole grains and...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/whole-grains/greater-whole-grain-intake-is-associated-with-lower-risk-of-type-2-diabetes-cardiovascular-disease-and-weight-gain -
Effects of Vegetarian Diets on Blood Lipids: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Strict adherence to a vegetarian dietary pattern may be beneficial in reducing the concentrations of cholesterol floating in the blood. This research work was carried out to determine the effect of regular intake of vegetarian diets on plasma lipid...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/measurable-results/lipids/cholesterol/effects-of-vegetarian-diets-on-blood-lipids-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-randomized-controlled-trials -
Whole-grain and blood lipid changes in apparently healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies.
Adequate intake of whole grains may help individuals to improve their lipid profile and maintain a healthy cholesterol number. This study investigated the association between frequent consumption of whole grains and serum concentrations of lipids in...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/measurable-results/lipids/whole-grain-and-blood-lipid-changes-in-apparently-healthy-adults-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-randomized-controlled-studies -
The Metabolic Effects of Oats Intake in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Strict adherence to a high oats diet may help to maintain healthy blood levels of glucose and lipids in patient with type 2 diabetes. This study examined the effects of oats consumption on the metabolic profile of type 2 diabetic patients. Researchers...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/whole-grains/the-metabolic-effects-of-oats-intake-in-patients-with-type-2-diabetes-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis -
Are You Suffering From "Food Poisoning?"
Food Poisoning? When we hear the scary words "food poisoning," we usually think of a sudden illness caused by eating a "bad" microorganism in a single contaminated food. Dr. John McDougall shows that common chronic illnesses are also caused by eating...
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Red Meat Increases Stroke Risk
Some people cherish the taste of a delicious red meat based meal so much that they feel they just can't survive without it. For others... not so much. Those people who belong to the first group should be interested in the findings of a recent study that...
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RE: Fibroid Shrinkage on a no oil WFPB Diet
The higher the fat content of the food, the more estrogen that food can induce our cells to generate directly. Indirectly, high fat foods stimulate body cells to produce cholesterol, which can easily be converted to estrogen becuase they are so similar,...
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Milk May Raise Mortality Risk
An increase in mortality risk is associated with frequent consumption of milk, according to a 2014 study published in the British Medical Journal . A team of Swedish researchers analyzed the diets of more than 100,000 men and women recruited from 3...
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High-Fiber Diets May Reduce Duodenal Ulcer Risk
Generous consumption of fiber-rich foods brings many health benefits, including maintenance of healthy weight, blood sugar levels, cholesterol numbers, and bowel movement function. Now a study published in the Canadian Family Physician Journal has added...
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Eating Beans Lowers Cholesterol
Beans are nutritional powerhouses. Not only do they offer protection against all forms of cancer and facilitate in weight loss, they also lower and help maintain healthy blood glucose and cholesterol levels. Beans are high in fiber, omega-3 fatty acids,...
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Buckwheat and CVD Risk Markers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Consuming generous portions of buckwheat regularly may help to improve the cardiovascular disease risk profile of an individual. This research work studied the effect high dietary ingestion of buckwheat has on biomarkers of cardiovascular disease....
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/whole-grains/buckwheat-and-cvd-risk-markers-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis -
Effect of dietary cholesterol intake on the risk of esophageal cancer: a meta-analysis
Preference for foods packed with cholesterol may foster the development of esophageal cancer. This study investigated the link between high dietary exposure to cholesterol and the tendency to develop esophageal cancer. Researchers compiled data...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/measurable-results/lipids/cholesterol/effect-of-dietary-cholesterol-intake-on-the-risk-of-esophageal-cancer-a-meta-analysis
