The highest costs associated with cardiometabolic disease may be attributable to suboptimal consumption of foods such as nuts and seeds, and seafood-derived omega-3 fats
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 1 day ago
Approximately $50 billion dollars of the annual healthcare cost of cardiometabolic disease in the US population could be associated with poor diet, according to a research article published this week in the open access journal *PLOS Medicine*. The results of the study, conducted by Renata Micha and Thomas Gaziano of Tufts University and the Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, United States and colleagues, suggest that the highest costs associated with cardiometabolic disease may be attributable to suboptimal consumption of foods such as nuts and seeds, and seafood-derived omega-... more »
Artificial sweeteners may be doing more harm than good
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 1 day ago
[image: IMAGE] *IMAGE: *Artificial sweeteners are a $2.2 billion industry view more Credit: Creative Commons A $2.2 billion industry to help people lose weight through artificial sweeteners may be contributing to type 2 diabetes, according to researchers from the University of South Australia. A recently published review led by UniSA Professor Peter Clifton reveals that people who use low-calorie sweeteners (LCS) are more likely to gain weight, the exact opposite of what consumers expect. This is despite controlled clinical trials showing that artificial sweeteners do lead to weight ... more »
Filtered coffee helps prevent type 2 diabetes, show biomarkers in blood samples
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 1 day ago
Coffee can help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes - but only filtered coffee, rather than boiled coffee. New research from Chalmers University of Technology and Umeå University, both in Sweden, show that the choice of preparation method influences the health effects of coffee. Many previous studies have shown a connection between high coffee intake and a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Now, a study from Chalmers University of Technology and Umeå University, offers new insight into this connection, using a novel method to help differentiate between the effects...
Consumption of chili pepper cuts down the risk of death from a heart or cerebral attack
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 2 days ago
Chili pepper is a common guest in Italians kitchens, and over the centuries it has been praised for its supposed therapeutic virtues. Now an Italian research shows that people who consume it on a regular basis have a mortality risk for every cause reduced by 23% compared to those who do not like it. The study, published in the *Journal of the American College of Cardiology* (JACC), has been conducted by the Department of Epidemiology and Prevention of I.R.C.C.S. Neuromed in Pozzilli, Italy, in collaboration with the Department of Oncology and Molecular Medicine of the Istituto Supe... more »
Heart-healthy diets are naturally low in dietary cholesterol and can help to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 2 days ago
*Egg intake was not significantly associated with the risk of cardiovascular disease* Reducing dietary cholesterol by focusing on an overall heart-healthy dietary pattern that replaces saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats remains good advice for keeping artery-clogging LDL cholesterol levels healthy. Such dietary patterns are naturally low in dietary cholesterol. Current research does not support a specific numerical limit on cholesterol from food according to a Scientific Advisory (Advisory) from the American Heart Association, published today in the Association's premier journ... more »
Egg-industry-funded research downplays danger of cholesterol
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 2 days ago
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine [image: IMAGE] *IMAGE: *The graph tracks the rise of egg-industry-funded cholesterol studies over time. view more Credit: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine WASHINGTON--Controversial headlines claiming that eggs don't raise cholesterol levels could be the product of faulty industry-funded research, according to a new review published in the *American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine*. Researchers with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine examined all research studies published from 1950 to March of 2019 that evaluate... more »
Want to avoid the holiday blues? New report suggests skipping the sweet treats
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 6 days ago
If you're prone to depression, this holiday season you might want to say "bah humbug" to offers of sugar plum pudding, caramel corn and chocolate babka. A new study from a team of clinical psychologists at the University of Kansas suggests eating added sugars - common in so many holiday foods - can trigger metabolic, inflammatory and neurobiological processes tied to depressive illness. The work is published in the journal *Medical Hypotheses*. Coupled with dwindling light in wintertime and corresponding changes in sleep patterns, high sugar consumption could result in a "perfect s... m
Diet, not exercise, may be key to addressing our biggest cause of liver disease
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 1 week ago
Edith Cowan University researchers have found that a chronic disease affecting up to 80 per cent of overweight people may be causing an iron deficiency that simply leaves them too tired to get off the couch. Fatty liver disease affects about one in three Australians and is often associated with being overweight or obese. If left untreated, it can lead to liver cirrhosis, liver cancer and increase the risk of a heart attack. But the remedy - to lose weight through diet or exercise - is often difficult to achieve for affected individuals. In other words, it may not be laziness but lac... more »
Study finds association between poor diet, age-related macular degeneration
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 1 week ago
Participants who ate a diet high in red and processed meat, fried food, refined grains and high-fat dairy were three times more likely to develop an eye condition that damages the retina and affects a person's central vision, according to the results of a study from the University at Buffalo. The condition is called late-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is an irreversible condition that affects a person's central vision, taking away their ability to drive, among other common daily activities. "Treatment for late, neovascular AMD is invasive and expensive, and there ... more »
Refined carbs may trigger insomnia
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 1 week ago
An estimated 30% of adults experience insomnia, and a new study by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons suggests that diet may be partly to blame. The study found that postmenopausal women who consumed a diet high in refined carbohydrates--particularly added sugars--were more likely to develop insomnia. Women whose diet included higher amounts of vegetables, fiber, and whole fruit (not juice) were less likely to develop problems with insomnia. "Insomnia is often treated with cognitive behavioral therapy or medications, but these can be expen... more »
Even light alcohol consumption linked to higher cancer risk
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 1 week ago
In a study conducted in Japan, even light to moderate alcohol consumption was associated with elevated cancer risks. In the study published early online in *CANCER*, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the overall cancer risk appeared to be the lowest at zero alcohol consumption. Although some studies have linked limited alcohol consumption to lower risks of certain types of cancer, even light to moderate consumption has been associated with a higher risk of cancer overall. To study the issue in Japan, Masayoshi Zaitsu, MD, PhD, of The University of Tokyo and the... more »
Adding 2-3 servings of fresh lean pork each week, the Mediterranean-Pork diet delivers cognitive benefits, while also catering to Western tastes, and ensuring much lower greenhouse-gas emissions than beef production
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 1 week ago
Barbecued, stir-fried or roasted, there's no doubt that Aussies love their meat. Consuming on average nearly 100 kilograms of meat per person per year, Australians are among the top meat consumers worldwide. But with statistics showing that most Australians suffer from a poor diet, and red meat production adding to greenhouse-gas emissions, finding a balance between taste preferences, environmental protection, and health benefits is becoming critical. Now, researchers from the University of South Australia can reveal that Aussies can have their health a... more »
Eating within 10-hour window may help stave off diabetes, heart disease
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 1 week ago
Metabolic syndrome is the name for a group of risk factors, such as high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, that increase the risk for adverse health issues, from heart disease and diabetes to stroke. Eating healthier, getting more exercise and taking prescribed medications when needed are common remedies but often prove insufficient to fully managing risks. In a recent collaborative effort, researchers from University of California San Diego School of Medicine and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies reported a form of intermittent fasting, called time-restricted eating,... more »
Protein amounts larger than the recommended dietary allowance benefits only those who are cutting calories or strength training
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 2 weeks ago
Purdue University [image: IMAGE] *IMAGE: *A new study by Purdue University nutrition scientists show that eating more protein daily than what is recommended may only benefit a few - those who are actively losing weight... view more Credit: Shaw Nielsen While some diets load up on protein and other diets dictate protein sources, it can be hard to know what to consume while managing weight or during weight loss. A new study by Purdue University nutrition scientists shows that eating more protein daily than what is recommended may benefit only a few - those who are actively losing we... more »
Aspartame Is Linked To Leukemia And Lymphoma In Landmark Study On Humans
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 2 weeks ago
[image: aspartame] It’s time to play Kick the Can—of soda, that is. In a 22-year landmark study published in *The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition* involving over 125,000 people, significant links were found between daily intake of aspartame and the development of leukemia and lymphoma. (1) These findings are consistent with previous studies in animal models: “A recent megaexperiment in 1800 rats tested at aspartame doses much lower than the currently acceptable daily intake (ADI) for humans reported a dose-dependent increase in lymphomas, leukemias, and transitional renal c... more »
Legumes boost heart health, according to new review study
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 4 weeks ago
Consuming beans, lentils, peas, and other legumes reduces the risk for cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and high blood pressure, according to a review published in *Advances in Nutrition*. Researchers reviewed prospective cohort studies that assessed consumption of legumes on the risk for cardiometabolic diseases and related markers. The study found that those who consumed the most legumes reduced incidence rates for cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and hypertension by as much as 10 percent when compared to those with the lowest intakes. "Cardiovascular... more »
Sesame allergy common among children with food allergies
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 4 weeks ago
Sesame allergy is one of the ten most common childhood food allergies. Reactions to sesame can be severe among children with the allergy. Only an estimated 20% to 30% of children with sesame allergy outgrow it. The Food and Drug Administration is currently considering whether to include sesame in the list of allergens that must be disclosed on food labels. Currently, Europe, Australia, and Canada do so. Diagnosing sesame allergy has been challenging. Standard allergy tests—skin prick tests and blood tests of sesame antibody levels—have yielded inconsistent results in past studies. T... more »
Healthful diet tied to lower risk of hearing loss
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 4 weeks ago
Investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital have found that eating a healthy diet may reduce the risk of acquired hearing loss. Using longitudinal data collected in the Nurses' Health Study II Conservation of Hearing Study (CHEARS), researchers examined three-year changes in hearing sensitivities and found that women whose eating patterns more closely adhered to commonly recommended healthful dietary patterns, such as the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, the Alternate Mediterranean (AMED) diet, and the Alternate Healthy Index-2010 (AHEI-2010), had substanti... more »
Salt, sugar, frying in oil bad; Ketogenic diet good
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 3 weeks ago
Mice fed a very high-salt diet showed accumulation of a protein in the brain linked with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias A diet high in salt is known to be a risk factor for high blood pressure, which in turn raises the risk of stroke and other health problems. Research has suggested that high salt intake may also be a risk factor for declining brain function with age. However, the mechanisms responsible for this link aren’t understood. Previous studies suggested that high levels of salt in the diet can cause immune changes in the gut that lead to reduced blood flow in the b... more »
Extra virgin olive oil staves off multiple forms of dementia in mice
Jonathan KantrowitzatHealth News Report - 3 weeks ago
Boosting brain function is key to staving off the effects of aging. And if there was one thing every person should consider doing right now to keep their brain young, it is to add extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) to their diet, according to research by scientists at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (LKSOM). EVOO is a superfood, rich in cell-protecting antioxidants and known for its multiple health benefits, including helping put the brakes on diseases linked to aging, most notably cardiovascular disease. Previous LKSOM research on mice also showed that EVOO pres... more »
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