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Genetically, Dietary Sodium Intake Is Causally Associated with Salt-Sensitive Hypertension Risk in a Community-Based Cohort Study: a Mendelian Randomization Approach

Preference for salty foods may make an individual highly likely to become hypertensive.

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Vegetarian diets and the risk of gastrointestinal cancers: a meta-analysis of observational studies

Sticking to a vegetarian diet may help thwart the development of cancer in the gastro-intestinal tract, including colorectal and gastric (stomach) cancer.

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A causal relationship between alcohol intake and type 2 diabetes mellitus: A two-sample Mendelian randomization study

Heavy alcohol intake may lead to the development of type 2 diabetes in men and women.

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Ultra-processed food intake and risk of depression: a systematic review

The odds of suffering from depression may be stacked against consumers of ultra-processed foods.

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Vegetable Protein Intake was Inversely Associated with Cardiovascular Mortality in a 15-Year Follow-Up Study of the General Japanese Population

Consistent consumption of proteins from vegetables may help reduce the mortality from cardiovascular disease.

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The association between physical activity and renal cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis

Engaging in physical activity regularly may help knock down renal (kidney) cancer risk in men and women.

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A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study of Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Benign Laryngeal Disease in Korean Adults

Consuming alcohol more than 4 times per week can edge an individual closer to a diagnosis of benign laryngeal disease.

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Association of Vegetarian and Vegan Diets with Cardiovascular Health: An Umbrella Review of Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies and Randomized Trials

Eating of healthy plant foods may have a positive impact on cardiovascular health and combat the development and mortality from ischemic stroke, cardiovascular, and ischemic heart disease (IHD).

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Genetically determined alcohol consumption and cancer risk in Korea

Avid consumption of alcohol may bump up an individual's risk of developing cancer of the liver and rectum.

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Smoking Doubles the Mortality Risk in COVID-19: A Meta-Analysis of Recent Reports and Potential Mechanisms

Smokers are liable to die from COVID-19 infection.

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The association between ultra-processed food consumption and chronic insomnia in the NutriNet-Santé Study

Fans of ultra-processed foods may have a high tendency to suffer from chronic insomnia.

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Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Individuals Following Plant-Based Dietary Patterns Compared to Regular Meat-Eaters

Opting for a vegan diet may help curb the development of cardiovascular disease.

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