How diet may lead to insomnia

A new study of females aged 50 and over suggests that those who include more refined carbohydrates in their diet have an increased risk of insomnia.

Vitamins B-6 and B-12 linked with increased risk of hip fracture

A new study finds that taking vitamins B-6 and B-12 at levels above the recommended daily allowance is associated with an increased risk of hip fractures.

Diabetes: Nuts could reduce cardiovascular risk

Individuals with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. According to a new study, eating nuts regularly might reduce the danger.

Strong sensitivity to bitter tastes tied to higher cancer risk

Researchers suggest that women with a higher sensitivity to bitter flavors have an increased risk of cancer, but they are still investigating why this is.

Low vitamin D levels may raise bowel cancer risk

Pooling data from three continents and multiple studies, researchers find a link between lower vitamin D levels and increased risk of colorectal cancer.

‘Metabolically healthy obese’ at twice the risk of heart disease

Being both obese and healthy might be a myth, researchers say, pointing out that all overweight people are at an increased risk of coronary heart disease.

New model to predict energy value of food and exercise shows how to avoid weight gain and cardiometabolic disease

To explain why so many people in developed countries are chronically overfed, tend to accumulate fat, and are at increased risk for cardiometabolic disease, researchers suggest looking no further…

Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers find colon polyps linked to lifestyle factors

Lifestyle factors like cigarette smoking and red meat consumption are known to be associated with an increased risk of colon polyps which can lead to colorectal cancer.

Some fatty acids may raise women’s risk of type 2 diabetes

A study of more than 70,000 women has identified a link between high intake of certain fatty acids and increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

Low protein diets may improve blood sugar regulation in obesity

Diets that are very high in protein are linked to an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, and high protein levels have been correlated to poor insulin regulation.

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