Fiber consumption linked to lower breast cancer risk

Consuming a diet high in fiber was linked with a reduced incidence of breast cancer in an analysis of all relevant prospective studies.

How a high salt diet may lead to cognitive decline

New research in mice sheds light on the mechanism that explains the causal link between a diet high in salt and a marker of Alzheimer’s disease.

Higher salt intake can cause gastrointestinal bloating

A new study found that individuals reported more gastrointestinal bloating when they ate a diet high in salt.

Fighting obesity by mimicking a high-protein diet

A diet high in protein keeps you fuller for longer, but it carries health risks.

Plant fats alter gut bacteria to ease Crohn’s symptoms

A diet high in coconut oil and other plant-derived fats may alter gut bacteria diversity, reducing gut inflammation for patients with Crohn’s disease.

High-fructose diet during and after pregnancy can cause a fatty liver in offspring

A diet high in fructose-containing sugars eaten during pregnancy or while breastfeeding can cause offspring to have a fatty liver, increasing their chances of developing obesity or type 2 diabetes.

High-calcium, low-lactose diet may reduce risk of ovarian cancer in African-American women

Research from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and and other U.S. health and academic institutions shows a diet high in calcium and low in lactose may reduce the risk of ovarian cancer in…

Diet designed to lower blood pressure also reduces risk of kidney disease

People who ate a diet high in nuts and legumes, low-fat dairy, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables and low in red and processed meat, sugar-sweetened beverages and sodium were at a significantly lower risk of developing chronic kidney disease over the course of more than two decades, new research suggests.

Fish oil vs. lard: Why some fat can help or hinder your diet

A diet high in saturated fat can make your brain struggle to control what you eat, says a new study.

Mediterranean diet high in healthy fat does not lead to weight gain, according to randomized trial

Eating a non-calorie restricted Mediterranean diet high in vegetable fats such as olive oil or nuts does not lead to significant weight gain compared to a low-fat diet, according to a large randomized trial. The study suggests that current health guidelines that recommend a low-fat, low-calorie diet create unnecessary fear of healthy fats present in a Mediterranean diet, which have known health benefits.

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