Dietary magnesium associated with reduced risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes

A diet rich in magnesium may reduce the risk of diseases including coronary heart disease, stroke and type-2 diabetes according to a new meta-analysis published in the open access journal BMC…

Fruits and vegetables may slow ALS

A diet rich in antioxidants and carotenoids is linked to better outcomes for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, say investigators.

Breast cancer risk may be influenced by type of fat dad eats

In a rat study, researchers find male rats that consumed a diet rich in animal fats increased the risk of breast cancer for female offspring.

Mediterranean diet high in vegetable fats ‘benefits weight as much as low-fat diet’

Researchers suggest a Mediterranean diet rich in vegetable fats is comparable to a low-fat diet when it comes to weight loss and waist circumference.

Grape polyphenols help counter negative effects of high fat diet

Grape polyphenols helped offset some of the adverse health consequences of consuming a high fat diet rich in saturated fat, according to two laboratory studies conducted at the University of North…

CNIC researchers discover link between a mitochondrial defect and heart disease

The study shows that a diet rich in fatty acids can prevent heart disease and increase survival of the mice with this condition.

Soy diet may prevent osteoporosis in menopausal women

The preliminary results of a study suggest that a diet rich in soybean foods and isoflavones may protect menopausal women from bone loss and osteoporosis.

Soybean foods may protect menopausal women against osteoporosis

Eating a diet rich in both soy protein and isoflavones can protect menopausal women from bone weakening and osteoporosis, according to the results of a preliminary study presented today at the…

Penn study questions presence in blood of heart-healthy molecules from fish oil supplements

Findings provide more data that fish oil supplements’ clear benefit is suspectThe importance of a diet rich in fish oils – now a billion dollar food-supplement industry — has been debated for…

Western diet may increase risk of death after prostate cancer diagnosis

After a prostate cancer diagnosis, eating a diet higher in red and processed meat, high-fat dairy foods, and refined grains — known as a Western diet — may lead to a significantly higher risk of both prostate cancer-related mortality and overall mortality compared with eating a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, fish, whole grains, and healthy oils, according to a new study.

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