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Vegetable Consumption and Risk of Chronic Disease

Regular ingestion of vegetables may help reduce the incidence of chronic diseases, such as arthritis, myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, peptic ulcer, and bronchial asthma.

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Phytoestrogens and Thyroid Cancer Risk: The San Francisco Bay Area Thyroid Cancer Study

Eating generous portions of foods rich in phytoestrogens, such as alfafa sprout and soy foods, regularly may help hinder the development of thyroid cancer.

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The Association Between Alcohol and Breast Cancer Risk: Evidence From the Combined Analysis of Six Dietary Case-Control Studies

High consumption of alcohol may increase a woman's chances of developing breast cancer.

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Fruit and Vegetable Intakes and Asthma in the E3N Study

Following a high vegetable diet rich in tomatoes, carrots, and leafy vegetables may lower a woman's risk of developing asthma.

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Wholegrain Intake and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: Evidence From Epidemiological and Intervention Studies

Indulgence in whole grains may help combat the development of type 2 diabetes. 

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Impact of Dietary Shift to Higher-Antioxidant Foods in COPD: A Randomised Trial

Regular consumption of antioxidant-containing foods, such as fruits and vegetables, may help to enhance lung function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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Association Between Regular Electronic Nicotine Product Use and Self-reported Periodontal Disease Status: Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Survey

The odds of developing periodontal disease may be high among users of e-cigarettes, marijuana, and other illicit drugs.

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Cereal Grains, Legumes and Diabetes

Increased intake of cereals and legumes may help halt the onset of type 2 diabetes.

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Marijuana Use in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease: JACC Review Topic of the Week

The use of marijuana might be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

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Cognitive Function and Consumption of Fruit and Vegetable Polyphenols in a Young Population: Is There a Relationship?

Avid consumption of fruits and vegetables loaded with polyphenols may help boost cognitive function in young adults.

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Breakfast Cereals and Risk of Hypertension in the Physicians' Health Study I

Following a dietary pattern that promotes the consumption of whole grains for breakfast may help shield a man from hypertension.

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Breakfast Cereals and Risk of Heart Failure in the Physicians' Health Study I

Heart failure is less likely to occur among individuals who regularly consumed whole grains for breakfast.

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