Replacing ‘beef with chicken’ could reduce breast cancer risk

The role of nutrition in cancer is a hot topic. A new study concludes that red meat increases the risk of breast cancer, but poultry may reduce risk.

Just one small glass of wine per day increases breast cancer risk

A new report examines breast cancer risk factors and finds that the equivalent of a daily small glass of wine or beer increases the risk significantly.

Low salt intake may raise risk of heart attack, stroke, and death

Consuming less than 3,000 milligrams of salt daily – more than the current recommendation – increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death.

In the short run, a high-fat diet may help minimize heart attack damage

It’s well known that over the long run, a high-fat diet increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.

High-protein diets may increase risk of kidney disease

High-protein diets, such as the Dukan diet, are currently a popular alternative to the traditional calorie-counting forms of dieting. But scientists at the University of Granada in Spain have shown through tests in rats that a high-protein diet increases the risk of kidney stones and other renal diseases.Dr.

High-protein diets may increase risk of kidney disease

High-protein diets, such as the Dukan diet, are currently a popular alternative to the traditional calorie-counting forms of dieting.

White Rice Raises Risk Of Diabetes Type 2

According to a study published today on bmj.com, consuming to much white rice regularly considerably increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes…

Soy Legume May Lower Blood Pressure According To Small Study

Soy may not just be for your waistline according to a new study. Supplements of milk and soy protein lowered blood pressure in hypertensive patients in a small sample reported this week

Soy Legume May Lower Blood Pressure According To Small Study

Soy may not just be for your waistline according to a new study. Supplements of milk and soy protein lowered blood pressure in hypertensive patients in a small sample reported this week. Nearly 75 million Americans have high blood pressure, which increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure and kidney damage…

Gene, Lack Of B Vitamin Linked To Increased Colon Cancer Risk In Mice

Offering a likely insight into how such cancers develop in humans Cornell University researchers report they have identified a gene that increases the risk for colon cancer in laboratory mice when the animals’ diets are deficient in folate…

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