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Prebiotics may improve nutrient uptake and general health. Prebiotics and dietary fiber reduced the risk of developing diarrhea, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and irritable bowel syndrome, according to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition. Experts analyzed data from published literatures at a workshop conducted by Life Sciences Research Organization . They observed...

Caffeine may promote arterial stiffness and high blood pressure in the aorta and brachial artery.

High glycemic load is associated with elevated plasma high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels and high ischemic heart disease risk.

Vegetarians are associated with better health and lower total mortality rates than non-vegetarians.

High consumption of milk may increase bone fracture and mortality risk in men and women.

High consumption of fruits and vegetables may lower total, cancer, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality rates in English adults.

High total, cancer, and CVD mortality rates are associated with high intakes of red and processed meat.

High consumption of whole fruits and green leafy vegetables may lower diabetes risk in women.

Vegetarian diets are associated with healthy mood states. This pilot study investigated the effect of consuming diets that do not contain meat, fish, and poultry on mood states. 39 subjects participated in this study. They were assigned into 3 groups (fish, omnivore, and vegetarian groups) and placed on different diets for 2 weeks. The fish...

A bean-free diet may elevate total mortality risk in Taiwanese women.

Vegetarian diets are associated with good and healthy moods.

High intakes of Isoflavone-rich soy foods are associated with delayed menstrual cycle and lower breast cancer risk in premenopausal women.