In April 2020 researchers from the USA assessed the association between diet quality scores and risk of breast cancer. Dietary information was collected via a food frequency questionnaire and scores … Read more
A daily consumption of cashews appears to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis in individuals with diabetes type 2
In January 2019 researchers from Iran published the results of their study to assess the association between cashew nuts and risk of cardiovascular disease in individuals with diabetes type 2. … Read more
Well planned vegetarian diets not only reduce the risk of coronary heart disease but are also able to reverse it, including atherosclerosis, as well as being able to reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors
In May 2018 members of the USA published their overview of vegetarian diets. They stated that cardiovascular disease is globally the leading cause of death, being responsible for 46% of … Read more
A high consumption of soft drinks is associated with a low water intake in children
In May 2017 researchers from The Netherlands published the results of their study to assess the association between fruit juice and soft drinks consumption and water consumption by children as … Read more
The DASH dietary pattern is associated with a decreased incidence of cardiovascular disease and improves blood pressure and other cardiometabolic risk factors in individuals with and without diabetes type 2
In February 2019 researchers from Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, USA and Spain published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between the Dietary Approaches to Stop … Read more
Diet and Lifestyle Before and During Pregnancy: Recommendations from the Germany-wide Healthy Start – Young Family Network
In December 2018 the Healthy Start – Young Family Network in Germany published their recommendations on diet and lifestyle before and during pregnancy. Healthy Start – Young Family is a … Read more
Dietary salt intake predicts total fluid consumption and sugar-sweetened beverage consumption which in turn increases the risk of obesity
In January 2013 researchers from Australia published the results of their research to assess the association between dietary salt, fluid intake, sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and weight status in 4,283 Australian … Read more
Air pollution at levels common in developed countries appear to be associated with reduced weight loss and a negative effect on lipid profiles and HbAc1 following bariatric surgery
In May 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether the effect of air pollution would be magnified following bariatric surgery. Current evidence suggests … Read more
Air pollution appears to have a significant negative impact on intentional efforts to lose weight
In April 2018 researchers from South Korea published the results of their study to investigate whether air pollution had any effect on obesity. Data was analysed from 2,608 users living … Read more