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Smoking Promotes Impotence
Cigarette smoking is an established risk factor for erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence. In fact, in 2014, the acting surgeon general of the United States added erectile dysfunction to the list of health problems that can be caused by smoking....
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Effect of a 21-day Daniel Fast on metabolic and cardiovascular disease risk factors in men and women.
Daniel Fast may improve cardiovascular and metabolic health in men and women. This study investigated the effect of Daniel Fast on metabolic and cardiovascular disease risk factors in men and women. The Daniel Fast is a bible inspired partial fast in...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/fasting/daniel-fast/effect-of-a-21-day-daniel-fast-on-metabolic-and-cardiovascular-disease-risk-factors-in-men-and-women -
Ultra-processed foods and mortality: analysis from the Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiology study
The odds of dying prematurely from cardiovascular ailments and other chronic diseases may be stacked against generous consumers of ultra-processed foods. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between likeness for ultra-processed...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/ultra-processed-foods-and-mortality-analysis-from-the-prospective-urban-and-rural-epidemiology-study -
Alcohol Helps Fuel Pancreatitis Risk
About 2 billion people across the world consume alcoholic drinks. The United States is among the world's upper echelon in terms of alcohol consumption by volume. The findings from a 2012 Gallup's Annual Consumption Habits Poll revealed that roughly four...
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Developing COPD: a 25 year follow up study of the general population.
Cigarette smokers are more likely to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than non-smokers. This study assessed the role of smoking in the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in men and women. Researchers...
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RE: Starches converting to sugar--good/bad for cancer diet?
White table sugar (sucrose) is not the most health-promoting food, but it does not create cancer. Neither does the glucose, (which comes from the breakdown of starchy whole-food plants like yams,) promote the initiation, growth, or spread of cancer,...
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Can Diet be Used to Treat Autoimmune Conditions Like Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a prevalent and serious inflammatory skin condition caused by an overactive immune system that attacks healthy cells within the body, believing that they are foreign substances. It is just one of 80+ autoimmune conditions . Psoriasis alone...
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Biomarker-Calibrated Red and Combined Red and Processed Meat Intakes with Chronic Disease Risk in a Cohort of Postmenopausal Women
Habitual meat consumption may spur the development of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disorders, in postmenopausal women. This study evaluated the ingestion of a meaty diet and it's relationship with the development of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/biomarker-calibrated-red-and-combined-red-and-processed-meat-intakes-with-chronic-disease-risk-in-a-cohort-of-postmenopausal-women -
Plant‐Based Diets Are Associated With a Lower Risk of Incident Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease Mortality, and All‐Cause Mortality in a General Population of Middle‐Aged Adults
High compliance with vegetarian diets may improve an individual's chances of avoiding premature deaths. This study assessed the impact of dietary choices on mortality risk. Researchers tracked the diets and mortality records of more than 12,000...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/vegetarian/plant-based-diets-are-associated-with-a-lower-risk-of-incident-cardiovascular-disease-cardiovascular-disease-mortality-and-all-cause-mortality-in-a-general-population-of-middle-aged-adults -
Ultra-processed foods and mortality: analysis from the Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiology study
The odds of suffering from premature death may be stacked against lovers of ultra-processed foods. This research work studied the influence of habitual ingestion of ultra-processed foods on mortality risk. Researchers monitored the eating habits and...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/ultra-processed-foods-and-mortality-analysis-from-the-prospective-urban-and-rural-epidemiology-study-1 -
But Doctor, Do I HAVE to Eat Kale?
The environmental movement isn't the only one to advocate "going green;" physicians, nutritionist, and medical researchers are all trumpeting the benefits of "going green" at mealtimes, and kale seems to be the focus of all the buzz. But just exactly...
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February 6-7, 2015 - Beaverton, Oregon
Starch-Smart® Health Seminar Join Dr. Carney at the Beaverton Seventh-day Adventist Church in Beaverton, Oregon for four sessions on Friday February 6 and Saturday February 7, 2015. The Beaverton Church has a heart for service to their community and is...
https://www.drcarney.com/events/february-6-7-2015-beaverton-oregon -
September 26-27, 2014 - Spokane Washington
Starch-Smart® Health Seminar Join Dr. Carney at the Countryside Seventh-day Adventist Church in Spokane, Washington for three sessions on Friday September 26 and Saturday September 27, 2014. The Countryside Church is a small rural church close to...
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Aspirin Benefits Without the Risks
Daily aspirin therapy is often recommended by physicians to reduce inflammation and the risk of heart attack and stroke. Recently though, researchers found that people who don't take aspirin have low levels of aspirin in their bloodstream. How did it...
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Impact of antidepressants use on risk of myocardial infarction: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
High myocardial infarction risk is associated with individuals taking antidepressant drugs. This study evaluated the correlation between the intake of antidepressant medications and the likelihood of suffering from myocardial infarction. Researchers...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/impact-of-antidepressants-use-on-risk-of-myocardial-infarction-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis -
RE: anxiety, depression, concentration problems, and fatigue
Thank you Caryl, for creating an account here and asking this question. That presentation of mine on depression/emotional health won me a standing ovation that cheered my heart, since all those people trudged over to that building in the RAIN to watch...
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RE: Why is my blood pressure RISING since I started following plan?
Hi Paulette, Blood pressure can rise from many reasons, such as airway swelling during springtime (it is the peak of oak season here in Austin right now) as well as our levels of exercise (the best times being to take a gentle walk right after...
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Animal Protein Damages Kidney Function
We hear it all the time: protein. If we're hungry midafternoon, our coworker wonders if we didn't include enough protein in our lunch. If we say we're feeling tired lately, our sister asks if we're eating enough protein. If we twist our ankle, our...
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Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis Success Stories
Doctor John McDougall featured ten patient success stories that have cured their severe and near disabling inflammatory (mostly rheumatoid) arthritis. These stories are typical examples of results that can be obtained when following an aggressive...
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Plant-Based Medical Center Opens in Washington, DC
The Barnard Medical Center has opened its doors this month in Washington, D.C., offering integrated nutrition and medicine at all visits. As a health care center dedicated to plant-based disease prevention and recovery, Barnard Medical shines a...
https://www.drcarney.com/blog/health-issues/plant-based-medical-center-opens-in-washington-dc
