Dementia: Obesity, but not diet or inactivity, raises risk

New research suggests that it may only be obesity, not a poor diet or lack of physical activity, that contributes to dementia risk.

2019 in medical research: What were the top findings?

Another year has come and gone, and we are about to step into a new decade. But what have the past 12 months meant for medical research?

Processed meat and cancer link depends on nitrite content

The strength of evidence linking processed meats to colorectal cancer depends on whether the products contain nitrites, according to a recent review.

Cardiovascular disease: Dietary cholesterol may not raise risk

Following heart-healthy dietary patterns may be the best choice for keeping cholesterol at healthy levels and arteries in good shape.

What causes acid reflux and shortness of breath?

Discover the association between acid reflux and shortness of breath.

What to know about alcohol and the keto diet

The keto diet is a high fat, low carbohydrate eating plan.

Ultra-processed foods may raise the risk of type 2 diabetes

New research finds an association between ultra-processed foods and the risk of type 2 diabetes and lays out a few possible explanations for this link.

Eggs and cholesterol: Is industry funded research misleading?

A recent review asks whether industry funding has skewed the research into the effect of dietary cholesterol on blood cholesterol levels.

What is the best diet for mental health?

Research into the effects of diet on mental health is still ongoing, but the findings to date are promising. Learn about what to eat to improve mental health here.

Could hot chili peppers reduce mortality risk?

A study finds that those who regularly eat hot chilis have a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease compared with those who eat chilis rarely.

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