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Low intramyocellular lipid concentrations are associated with high insulin sensitivity.

High plasma cholesterol levels are associated with the presence of tendon pain and the development of abnormal tendon structure.

Plant-based diets are associated with reduced rate of cardiac events and symptom improvement in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients.

Fried, grilled, and baked meats contain mutagens, such as heterocyclic amines (HCA). Well-cooked meats produce heterocyclic amines (HCA), which are potent mutagens. This study examined the quantities and types of heterocyclic amines (PhlP, MelQx, and DiMelQx,) produced in meats prepared by cooking methods commonly use by U.S meat consumers. Researchers assessed the PhlP, MelQx, DiMelQx,...

Vegetarian diets may reduce insulin resistance and lower diabetes risk.

High insulin sensitivity is associated with Taiwanese vegetarians.

Medically supervised water-only fasting may be an effective treatment for borderline hypertension.

High prostate cancer risk may be associated with high consumption of calcium from dairy products.

High intake of red and processed meat may promote the development of colorectal cancer in men and women.

Medically supervised water-only fasting therapy may be a safe and effective treatment for hypertension.

Caffeine and caffeinated beverages may either increase or decrease serum estradiol concentrations in healthy premenopausal women, apparently depending on the race.

High consumption of red meat is linked to unhealthy inflammation and glucose metabolic profile in women.