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A randomized trial of a low-carbohydrate diet for obesity
Low-carb diets did not show significant weight loss over a conventional diet after one year. Some short term weight loss results were demonstrated through a low-carb diet versus a low-calorie, high-carbohydrate, low-fat (termed by them, Conventional)...
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Whole grain bran, and germ intake and risk of type 2 diabetes: a prospective cohort study and systemic review.
the diets of 161,737 women between the ages of 26–65 years who do not have a history of cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases, as well as obtained data from 6 cohort studies that examined 286,125 volunteers and 10,944 type 2 diabetes cases. The...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/diabetes/type-2-diabetes/whole-grain-bran-and-germ-intake-and-risk-of-type-2-diabetes-a-prospective-cohort-study-and-systemic-review -
Impairment of endothelial function after a high-fat meal in patients with coronary artery disease.
Diets rich in fats may impair endothelial function in both coronary artery disease (CAD) patients and healthy individuals. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of a single high-fat meal on endothelial function in coronary artery disease...
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Whole- and refined-grain intakes and the risk of hypertension in women.
and refined grain intakes of 28,926 US women who were 45 years and above and did not have any history of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. The relative risk of hypertension of each subject was also measured. Researchers observed that subjects who...
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A prospective study of whole grain intake and risk of type 2 diabetes in US women.
validated food frequency questionnaires, researchers collated and examined data on the diets of non-diabetic and cardiovascular disease-free 75,521 US women within the age bracket of 38-63 years. The type 2 diabetes hazard ratio of each subject was also...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/diabetes/type-2-diabetes/a-prospective-study-of-whole-grain-intake-and-risk-of-type-2-diabetes-in-us-women -
Eye Health Seminar References
The following references are from Dr. Carney's seminar on Eye Health. These references will also be added to our Health Science Research Summaries section. Reference Sources for Eye Health Seminar Report of the Epidemiology Subcommittee of the...
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Consumption of nuts and legumes and risk of incident ischemic heart disease, stroke, and diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Diabetes and ischaemic heart disease are less likely to occur in individuals who regularly consumed legumes and nuts. This study was carried out to determine the relationship between the consumption of nuts and legumes and the incidence of stroke,...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/diabetes/consumption-of-nuts-and-legumes-and-risk-of-incident-ischemic-heart-disease-stroke-and-diabetes-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis -
Curb Obesity and Heart Disease Risk With BROAD Measures
Elevated plasma cholesterol levels are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. Likewise, lifestyle and dietary choices, such as adopting a Whole-food plant-based diet (WFPB) diet has been shown to effectively reduce elevated...
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Statins are diabetogenic--myth or reality?
Individuals on statins may have an increased likelihood of developing diabetes mellitus. This purpose of this study was to examine whether a relationship exists between statin intake and the development of type 2 diabetes. Researchers reviewed evidence...
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Whole Grains Like Oats and Barley Reduce Cholesterol
For individuals dignosed with high levels of cholesterol in the blood (hypercholesterolemia), reducing blood cholesterol concentrations is extremely important. Out of control cholesterol levels can lead to serious health problems , such as...
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Raw and processed fruit and vegetable consumption and 10-year stroke incidence in a population-based cohort study in the Netherlands.
and the incidence of stroke among Dutch men and women. A team of researchers looked at the dietary data of 20,069 cardiovascular disease-free Dutch men and women between the ages of 20-65 years and also examined the total, ischemic, and hemorrhagic...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/stroke/raw-and-processed-fruit-and-vegetable-consumption-and-10-year-stroke-incidence-in-a-population-based-cohort-study-in-the-netherlands -
Dietary intake of carotenoids and risk of type 2 diabetes.
Regular consumption of foods loaded with alpha-carotene and beta-carotene may provide individuals with powerful protection against type 2 diabetes. This study evaluated the association between pre-illness intake of foods rich in carotenoids, such as...
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Reduce Cancer Risk With Cruciferous Vegetables
When it comes to the health and nutritional benefits of cruciferous vegetables, the science is clear. The wide array of nutrients found in these vegetables are beneficial in the prevention of various chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes,...
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Benefits of Eating Citrus Fruits Daily
What do oranges, lemons, grapefruits, limes and tangerines have in common, besides all being members of the citrus fruit family ? These fruits are widely cultivated and consumed all over the world for their pleasant taste and health benefits. They are...
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Greater vegetable variety and amount are associated with lower prevalence of coronary heart disease: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999-2014.
Frequent consumption of generous portions and different types of vegetables may brighten an individual's chances of evading coronary heart disease. This study looked at the correlation between the frequency, quantity, and variety of vegetable...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/vegetables/greater-vegetable-variety-and-amount-are-associated-with-lower-prevalence-of-coronary-heart-disease-national-health-and-nutrition-examination-survey-1999-2014 -
The benefit of vegetarian diets for reducing blood pressure in Taiwan: a historically prospective cohort study
High compliance with a vegetarian diet may make an individual less likely to suffer from hypertension. The purpose of this study was to confirm the protective effect of vegetarian diets against high blood pressure (hypertension). With the aid of...
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Is Oil Really a Processed Food?
Oil can be a controversial subject among plant-based diet advocates. There are many who believe that omitting meat, eggs, milk, and other animal products like cheese and yogurt is enough of a dietary change to improve our health. I wholeheartedly agree...
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Health Concerns about Dairy Products
According to the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine , "Many Americans still consume substantial amounts of dairy products—and government policies still promote them—despite scientific evidence that questions their health benefits and...
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Women's Health Concerns
Heart disease , osteoporosis , autoimmune diseases , obesity , and breast cancer are some of the common conditions that affect the lives of women. However, in his Women's Health article, Dr. Joel Fuhrman states that, "These conditions are largely...
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We Say Calcium, You Say ?
If we were to say the words "calcium," "protein" or "iron" what images or words would that bring to your mind? If you were to answer milk, eggs, and beef, you're not alone. Most of us are not aware that we have fallen for the clever marketing...
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