Global study links consumption of ultraprocessed foods to preventable premature deaths
A study of eight countries found that eating more ultraprocessed foods significantly raises the risk of premature death. …
Even the wealthiest Americans face shorter lifespans than their European counterparts
Cohort studies conducted in the United States and Europe have revealed that Americans, across all wealth levels, have shorter lifespans than Europeans, highlighting the factors driving this disparity. …
Association between dietary sodium consumption and obesity
New research shows an association between the amount of sodium consumed in the diet and the risk of both general and abdominal obesity. …
Healthy eating in midlife linked to overall healthy aging
A diet mainly made up of plant-based foods, with low to moderate healthy animal-based foods and minimal ultra-processed foods, is linked to a higher likelihood of healthy aging, defined as living to 70 without major chronic diseases and maintaining cognitive, physical, and mental health.
New study explores the link between diet, blood sugar and cancer risk across vertebrate species
Study finds that birds have higher blood sugar levels and longer lifespans than similar mammals and reptiles but lower cancer rates, while carnivores are more tumor-prone than herbivores, suggesting some species may possess natural mechanisms to combat cancer that could be advantageous for human cancer treatment. …
Long-term yogurt consumption linked to decreased incidence of certain colorectal cancer types
Long-term consumption of yogurt is associated with lower rates of Bifidobacterium-positive proximal colorectal cancer. …
Vegetable and fruit juicing may harm your health by altering gut and oral microbiomes
A recent study reveals vegetable and fruit juicing may adversely affect gut and oral microbiomes, potentially leading to inflammation and cognitive decline. …
Short-chain fatty acids: How our diet affects health and alters gene function
Two short-chain fatty acids, common byproducts of dietary fiber digestion, cause direct epigenetic changes and alter gene expression, which have anti-cancer properties. …
Key players in brain aging: New research identifies age-related damage on a cellular level
Largest study on brain aging points to possible connections between diet, inflammation, and brain health. …
Ultra-processed foods may drive colorectal cancer risk
Researchers have uncovered a potential link between the Western diet—characterized by ultra-processed foods and unhealthy oils—and the chronic inflammation that drives tumor growth. …
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