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Vegetable Protein Intake was Inversely Associated with Cardiovascular Mortality in a 15-Year Follow-Up Study of the General Japanese Population
Consuming proteins from vegetables may help to slash cardiovascular mortality risk in men and women. This study focused on the link between high dietary exposure to proteins from vegetables and the likelihood of dying from cardiovascular disease....
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Smoking and the Risk of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Cohort Study
Cigarette smoking may induce the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in men and women. This study compared the rate of occurrence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) between smokers and non-smokers. Researchers tracked the smoking...
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Association between added sugars and kidney stones in U.S. adults: data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007-2018
Increased intake of diets loaded with added sugars may fuel the development of kidney stones in men and women. This study examined whether an association exists between high dietary ingestion of added sugars and the formation of kidney stones....
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/processed-foods/association-between-added-sugars-and-kidney-stones-in-u-s-adults-data-from-national-health-and-nutrition-examination-survey-2007-2018 -
Consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with depression, mesocorticolimbic volume, and inflammation
foods. Researchers collated data on the food choices and occurrence of depressive symptoms among 152 adult men and women. Researchers found out that lovers of ultra-processed foods were more prone to experience symptoms of depression than non-consumers...
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Higher ultra-processed food intake is associated with an increased incidence risk of cardiovascular disease: the Tehran lipid and glucose study
in ultra-processed foods and the tendency of having cardiovascular disease. Researchers followed 2,050 Iranian men and women, monitoring their dietary habits and health for over 10 years. Researchers noticed that the risk of developing cardiovascular...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/higher-ultra-processed-food-intake-is-associated-with-an-increased-incidence-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease-the-tehran-lipid-and-glucose-study -
The association between ultra-processed food intake and age-related hearing loss: a cross-sectional study
adults. Researchers analyzed dietary and health information extracted from a study group comprising of 1,075 US men and women aged 50 years and above. Researchers discovered that high consumers of ultra-processed foods were nearly 3 times more likely to...
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Association Between Instant Coffee Consumption and the Development of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Results From a Community-Based Prospective Cohort
charted coffee ingestion levels against the presence or absence of COPD in a study population comprising of 6221 men and women. Researchers established a strong link between increased intake of instant coffee and the onset of COPD, particularly among...
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Dietary Inflammatory Index and Its Association with the Prevalence of Coronary Heart Disease among 45,306 US Adults
Devout consumption of pro-inflammatory foods may drive up the risk of coronary heart disease in men and women. This study investigated the impact of a pro-inflammatory diet on the burden of coronary heart disease (CHD). Researchers reviewed dietary...
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Examining Regional Differences of Dietary Inflammatory Index and Its Association with Depression and Depressive Symptoms in Korean Adults
Researchers charted dietary patterns against the presence or absence of depressive symptoms among 15,929 Korean men and women. Researchers noted that lovers of pro-inflammatory foods had high tendency to suffer from depression. This study concluded that...
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Phytic Acid in Grains? No Problem!
One of the concerns we hear about eating grains and legumes from the low-carb, high-protein advocates is that grains/nuts/legumes contain a compound called "Inositol hexaphosphate (IP-6)" or better known as the anti-nutrient phytic acid or phytate....
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Fruit and vegetables consumption and breast cancer risk: the EPIC Italy study.
of fruits and vegetables affects the risk of having breast cancer. The study population consisted of 31,000 Italian women aged 36-64 years who provided dietary information for 11.3 years. Researchers observed reduced risk of breast cancer in women who...
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Alcohol consumption and risk of pancreatic cancer in the Netherlands cohort study.
of alcohol and the odds of being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Researchers surveyed more than 120,000 Dutch men and women for an average period of 13.3 years. During the course of the study, a total of 350 participants were diagnosed with pancreatic...
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Fruit and vegetable intake and risk of CHD: results from prospective cohort studies of Chinese adults in Shanghai
coronary heart disease (CHD). Researchers utilized dietary and health data collected from more than 100,000 Chinese men and women aged 40-74 years. A total of 365 participants receive a diagnosis of coronary heart disease during the course of the study....
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/fruits/fruit-and-vegetable-intake-and-risk-of-chd-results-from-prospective-cohort-studies-of-chinese-adults-in-shanghai -
Vegetable-Fruit-Soybean Dietary Pattern and Breast Cancer: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
Adhering to a dietary pattern that promotes the consumption of fruits, vegetables and soy foods may confer women with significant protection against breast cancer. This study aimed to assess if eating a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and soy foods is...
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Intake and Sources of Dietary Fiber, Inflammation, and Cardiovascular Disease in Older US Adults
plasma concentrations of markers of inflammation, and likelihood of acquiring cardiovascular disease among 4,125 US men and women. Researchers noted that frequent consumption of fiber-rich foods, particularly cereals, significantly reduced serum levels...
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Smoking and Risk of Microscopic Colitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Cigarette smoking may trigger the development of microscopic colitis in men and women. Microscopic colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the large intestine resulting in abdominal cramps and persistent...
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Fruit and vegetable consumption and the risk of hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies
Upping the intake of fruits and vegetables may help reduce the incidence of hypertension in men and women. This study seeks to clarify the correlation between eating lots of fruits and vegetables and the odds of becoming hypertensive using a...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/hypertension/fruit-and-vegetable-consumption-and-the-risk-of-hypertension-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-prospective-studies -
Association Between Ultraprocessed Food Consumption and Risk of Mortality Among Middle-aged Adults in France
Heightened consumption of ultra-processed foods may raise total mortality risk in men and women. This study was carried out to determine if there is a link between ultra-processed food consumption and the probability of dying from chronic diseases and...
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A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study of Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Benign Laryngeal Disease in Korean Adults
of benign laryngeal disease. Researchers estimated the risk of benign laryngeal disease among 3,141 Korean men and women based on their frequency of alcohol consumption. Participants who drank alcohol more than 4 times per week were found to have...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/alcohol/a-population-based-cross-sectional-study-of-alcohol-consumption-and-risk-of-benign-laryngeal-disease-in-korean-adults -
Leisure-time physical activity and incident metabolic syndrome: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of cohort studies
habit of participating in leisure time physical activity may help hinder the development of metabolic syndrome in men and women. This study ascertained the relationship between engaging in physical activity and an individual's propensity to suffer from...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/metabolic-syndrome/leisure-time-physical-activity-and-incident-metabolic-syndrome-a-systematic-review-and-dose-response-meta-analysis-of-cohort-studies
