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The association of ultra-processed food consumption with adult mental health disorders: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of 260,385 participants
favor the onset of depression. This meta-analysis explored the incidence of mental health disorders among 260,385 men and women who took part in 26 studies. Dietary and mental health records of the participants were utilized for this study. Researchers...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/mental-health/depression/the-association-of-ultra-processed-food-consumption-with-adult-mental-health-disorders-a-systematic-review-and-dose-response-meta-analysis-of-260-385-participants -
Intake of Fried Foods Is Associated With Obesity in the Cohort of Spanish Adults From the European Prospective Investigation Into Cancer and Nutrition
work investigated the fried food-obesity connection hypothesis in a study population comprising of 33,542 Spanish men and women aged 26-69 years. Researchers studied the submitted dietary questionnaires, body mass index, and waist circumference...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/fried-food/intake-of-fried-foods-is-associated-with-obesity-in-the-cohort-of-spanish-adults-from-the-european-prospective-investigation-into-cancer-and-nutrition -
Higher egg consumption associated with increased risk of diabetes in Chinese adults - China Health and Nutrition Survey
study looked at the connection between the frequency of egg consumption and the prevalence of diabetes among Chinese men and women. Dietary habits and diabetes incidence rates were ascertained through validated food frequency questionnaires and hospital...
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Secondhand smoke exposure and risk of lung cancer in Japan: a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiologic studies.
develop lung cancer. This study examined the effect of exposure to secondhand smoke on lung cancer risk in Japanese men and women. Researchers conducted a systematic review on data and evidence obtained from 4 cohort and 5 case-control studies. They...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/body-parts/lungs/secondhand-smoke-exposure-and-risk-of-lung-cancer-in-japan-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-epidemiologic-studies -
Dietary patterns as identified by factor analysis and colorectal cancer among middle-aged Americans.
to determine the relationship between dietary patterns and the occurrence of colorectal cancer among middle-aged US men and women. Researchers following the diets of over 400,000 thousand people recruited from the National Institutes of Health-AARP Diet...
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Long-term vegetarians have low oxidative stress, body fat, and cholesterol levels.
assessed the effect of vegetarian diets on the oxidative stress levels, antioxidant status and lipid profile in men and women. Researchers assessed the biomarkers of antioxidant capacity, lipid profile, and oxidative stress in 45 individuals on...
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Ultra-processed food consumption and the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in the Tianjin Chronic Low-grade Systemic Inflammation and Health Cohort Study
of ultra-processed food consumption on the burden of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) among 16,168 Chinese men and women. Ultra-processed food intake levels were compared with the frequency of occurrence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/processed-foods/ultra-processed-food-consumption-and-the-risk-of-non-alcoholic-fatty-liver-disease-in-the-tianjin-chronic-low-grade-systemic-inflammation-and-health-cohort-study -
Patterns of Fruit and Vegetable Intake in Adults With and Without Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States
disease (CKD). This study assessed the likelihood of receiving a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among US men and women based on their fruit and vegetable consumption habits. Data on the dietary preferences and chronic kidney disease incidence...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/fruits/patterns-of-fruit-and-vegetable-intake-in-adults-with-and-without-chronic-kidney-disease-in-the-united-states -
Intake of legumes and the risk of cardiovascular disease: frailty modeling of a prospective cohort study in the Iranian middle-aged and older population
diet on the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in a study population comprising of 5.398 middle-aged and elderly men and women from Iran. All the participants were followed for an average period of 6.8 years. Researchers found a 34% decline in...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/beans-legumes/intake-of-legumes-and-the-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease-frailty-modeling-of-a-prospective-cohort-study-in-the-iranian-middle-aged-and-older-population -
Non-alcoholic Beverages and Risk of Bladder Cancer in Uruguay
between pre-illness intake of non-alcoholic beverages, such as mate, coffee, and tea, and the onset of bladder among men and women in Uruguay. Researchers studied the non-alcoholic beverage consumption levels of 501 patients undergoing treatment for...
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Who has Heart Disease? Everyone?
- Will You be Next? The statistics are distressing. Heart disease is our nation's leading cause of death for both men and women. "More than 1.5 million people will have a heart attack this year, with about 1 million deaths as a direct consequence of...
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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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Milk May Raise Mortality Risk
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 counties in Central Sweden and estimated the mortality hazard ratios of all the subjects that partici...
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The Synergetic Impact of Physical Activity and Fruit and Vegetable Consumption on the Risk of Depression in Taiwanese Adults
and vegetable consumption will be beneficial for the prevention of depression. Researchers followed 4,400 Taiwanese men and women aged 53 years and above for an average period of 15 years, monitoring the diets and presence of depressive symptoms in the...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/mental-health/depression/the-synergetic-impact-of-physical-activity-and-fruit-and-vegetable-consumption-on-the-risk-of-depression-in-taiwanese-adults -
Is the Ancient Daniel Fast Scientifically Sound?
The Biblical figure Daniel is possibly best known for spending time in a den of lions, but these days he's almost as well known for his dinner plate. Many people choose to emulate Daniel's abstemious eating style for a short duration for either health...
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Lower Cancer Risk With Super Immunity
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in America, with cancers of the colon, breast, prostate and lung being the most deadly. Advocates of a whole-food, nutrient-dense, plant-based diet concur there is overwhelming evidence linking nutritional...
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Seven Ways Salt Impacts our Health
With respect to sodium intake, the best advice may be to wait until we're seated at the table to shake on the salt -- if we choose to salt our food at all. Most of us like the flavor of salt. If we haven't been diagnosed with high blood pressure, is...
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Calcium Pills may Increase the Risk of Heart Attack
Heart attack, stroke, and sudden death — side effect warnings you don't see on the back of a calcium bottle. If you did, you might not purchase the product. Indeed, if this warning was listed, supplement manufacturers would certainly suffer a great...
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Eating Meat Raises Estrogen at Cellular Levels
We see the evidence of over estrogenization all around us. Men and women, boys and girls in modern society are all suffering. Over estrogenization is closely related to the amount of excess weight we carry. According to the Center for Disease Control...
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Kidney Cancer Risk and Cruciferous Veggies
cancer is among the top 10 most common cancers in both men and women. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 63,000 persons will be diagnosed with cancer of the kidney and over 14,000 individuals will die from the disease in 2018. A...
https://www.drcarney.com/blog/condition-related/kidney-cancer-risk-and-cruciferous-veggies
