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Can Lower Back Pain be a Warning Sign of Clogged Arteries?
Do you suffer from lower back pain? If so, you're not alone. Low back pain is the second leading cause of disability in Westernized countries with a lifetime prevalence of 84%. Chronic low back pain afflicts 1 in every 5 people and 1 in 10 experiences...
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Risk of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Relation to Maternal Egg and Cholesterol Intake
a significant jump in their risk of gestational diabetes. The results of this study indicate that fondness for high cholesterol foods, such as eggs, may be a factor that contributes to the development of gestational diabetes.
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/animal-products/eggs/risk-of-gestational-diabetes-mellitus-in-relation-to-maternal-egg-and-cholesterol-intake -
Association of Dietary Cholesterol Intake With Risk of Gastric Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
foods demonstrated a high tendency to come down with gastric cancer. The findings of this meta-analysis suggest that a high cholesterol diet may promote the development of stomach cancer.
https://www.drcarney.com/science/measurable-results/lipids/cholesterol/association-of-dietary-cholesterol-intake-with-risk-of-gastric-cancer-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-observational-studies -
Dietary cholesterol and egg intake are associated with the risk of gestational diabetes: a prospective study from Southwest China
Pregnant women on high cholesterol diet may be at risk of developing gestational diabetes. This study analyzed the relationship between heightened consumption of cholesterol-rich foods, such as eggs, and the probability of gestational diabetes mellitus...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/diabetes/dietary-cholesterol-and-egg-intake-are-associated-with-the-risk-of-gestational-diabetes-a-prospective-study-from-southwest-china -
Soy isoflavones lower serum total and LDL cholesterol in humans: a meta-analysis of 11 randomized controlled trials.
of LDL and total cholesterol. The LDL cholesterol-reducing effect of soy isoflavones was stronger in subjects with high cholesterol levels than in individuals with normal cholesterol levels. Conversely, generous consumption of soy isoflavones did not...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/measurable-results/lipids/cholesterol/soy-isoflavones-lower-serum-total-and-ldl-cholesterol-in-humans-a-meta-analysis-of-11-randomized-controlled-trials -
High Consumption of Ultra-Processed Food is Associated with Incident Dyslipidemia: A Prospective Study of Older Adults
Favoring the intake of ultra-processed foods may promote the occurrence of dyslipidemia in older adults. This research work studied the incidence of dyslipidemia in older adults fond of consuming ultra-processed foods. Researchers assessed the diets...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/high-triglycerides/high-consumption-of-ultra-processed-food-is-associated-with-incident-dyslipidemia-a-prospective-study-of-older-adults -
Dietary vitamin K intakes and their relationship with metabolic syndrome in U.S. young adults
High dietary ingestion of foods high in vitamin K may cut down the risk of developing metabolic syndrome in young adults. This study examined vitamin K intake from dietary sources in relation to the development of metabolic syndrome. Researchers...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/metabolic-syndrome/dietary-vitamin-k-intakes-and-their-relationship-with-metabolic-syndrome-in-u-s-young-adults -
Childhood Obesity Creates Future Health Problems
Childhood obesity rates continue to climb , especially in the United States. Parents who are overweight tend to raise children that are also overweight. Childhood obesity increases a child's risk of developing serious health problems , including heart...
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Long-term effects of ad-libitum low-fat, high-carbohydrate diets on body weight and serum lipid in overweight subjects with metabolic syndrome.
High consumption of low-fat, high complex carbohydrate diets is associated with healthy weight and lipid profile in overweight metabolic syndrome patients. This study examined the long-term effects of low-fat, high-carbohydrate diets on the body mass...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/low-fat/long-term-effects-of-ad-libitum-low-fat-high-carbohydrate-diets-on-body-weight-and-serum-lipid-in-overweight-subjects-with-metabolic-syndrome -
Egg consumption and coronary artery calcification in asymptomatic men and women.
High egg intake may promote the development of atherosclerosis and coronary artery calcification. This study evaluated the relationship between egg consumption and coronary artery calcification. Using a validated food frequency questionnaire,...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/animal-products/eggs/egg-consumption-and-coronary-artery-calcification-in-asymptomatic-men-and-women -
Animal Protein Damages Kidney Function
We hear it all the time: protein. If we're hungry midafternoon, our coworker wonders if we didn't include enough protein in our lunch. If we say we're feeling tired lately, our sister asks if we're eating enough protein. If we twist our ankle, our...
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Association between cholesterol intake and pancreatic cancer risk: Evidence from a meta-analysis.
A significant elevation in pancreatic cancer risk is associated with high consumption of cholesterol-rich foods. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between dietary intake of cholesterol-rich foods and the risk of developing...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/pancreatic-cancer/association-between-cholesterol-intake-and-pancreatic-cancer-risk-evidence-from-a-meta-analysis -
Systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that dietary cholesterol intake increases risk of breast cancer.
Women on diets high in cholesterol-containing foods may have a high tendency of developing breast cancer. The objective of this study was to conduct a review and meta-analysis of cohort and case-control studies that investigated the associations...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/breast-cancer/systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-suggest-that-dietary-cholesterol-intake-increases-risk-of-breast-cancer -
Cholesterol consumption and risk of endometrial cancer: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of observational studies.
Generous consumption of foods rich in cholesterol may increase endometrial cancer risk. The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between high dietary ingestion of cholesterol-rich foods and endometrial cancer development risk by...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/endometrial-cancer/cholesterol-consumption-and-risk-of-endometrial-cancer-a-systematic-review-and-dose-response-meta-analysis-of-observational-studies -
Impairment of endothelial function after a high-fat meal in patients with coronary artery disease.
Diets rich in fats may impair endothelial function in both coronary artery disease (CAD) patients and healthy individuals. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of a single high-fat meal on endothelial function in coronary artery disease...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/high-fat/impairment-of-endothelial-function-after-a-high-fat-meal-in-patients-with-coronary-artery-disease -
High Blood Pressure: A Symptom, Not a Disease
Although most people believe that hypertension is a natural consequence of aging, hypertension is actually the consequence from years of consuming a diet rich in saturated animal products, oils, refined sugars, processed foods, and salt. These foods...
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Crunching the Science on Juicing
Juicing fruits and vegetables was once considered the healthiest of the health trends. Many of us have invested in a juicer, and if we haven't, we probably know friends, family members, or coworkers who have. Those "into" juicing talk about all the...
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Using Diet to Prevent Colon Polyps
Colon cancer, is the second most deadly cancer. Approximately 180,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the United States and Europe. Dr. John McDougall says that colon cancer "is a disease primarily of people consuming a diet high in meats...
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Is Vegan the New Viagra?
Many men think eating plants is "wimpy" because real men hunt, kill and eat meat for its presumed "superior" (muscle building) protein . On the contrary, a plant-based diet boosts virility/fertility , enhances athletic performance , and supports...
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Dietary protein and weight reduction: a statement for healthcare professional from the Nutrition Committee of the Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Metabolism of the American Heart Association.
High-protein diets may elevate the risk of developing different renal, bone, liver, and heart diseases. High-protein diets increase the risk of developing cardiac, liver, renal, and bone diseases, according to a statement released by the Nutrition...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/high-protein/dietary-protein-and-weight-reduction-a-statement-for-healthcare-professional-from-the-nutrition-committee-of-the-council-on-nutrition-physical-activity-and-metabolism-of-the-american-heart-association
