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High Consumption of Ultra-Processed Food is Associated with Incident Dyslipidemia: A Prospective Study of Older Adults
Favoring the intake of ultra-processed foods may promote the occurrence of dyslipidemia in older adults. This research work studied the incidence of dyslipidemia in older adults fond of consuming ultra-processed foods. Researchers assessed the diets...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/high-triglycerides/high-consumption-of-ultra-processed-food-is-associated-with-incident-dyslipidemia-a-prospective-study-of-older-adults -
Dietary vitamin K intakes and their relationship with metabolic syndrome in U.S. young adults
High dietary ingestion of foods high in vitamin K may cut down the risk of developing metabolic syndrome in young adults. This study examined vitamin K intake from dietary sources in relation to the development of metabolic syndrome. Researchers...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/metabolic-syndrome/dietary-vitamin-k-intakes-and-their-relationship-with-metabolic-syndrome-in-u-s-young-adults -
Long-term effects of ad-libitum low-fat, high-carbohydrate diets on body weight and serum lipid in overweight subjects with metabolic syndrome.
High consumption of low-fat, high complex carbohydrate diets is associated with healthy weight and lipid profile in overweight metabolic syndrome patients. This study examined the long-term effects of low-fat, high-carbohydrate diets on the body mass...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/low-fat/long-term-effects-of-ad-libitum-low-fat-high-carbohydrate-diets-on-body-weight-and-serum-lipid-in-overweight-subjects-with-metabolic-syndrome -
Egg consumption and coronary artery calcification in asymptomatic men and women.
High egg intake may promote the development of atherosclerosis and coronary artery calcification. This study evaluated the relationship between egg consumption and coronary artery calcification. Using a validated food frequency questionnaire,...
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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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Association between cholesterol intake and pancreatic cancer risk: Evidence from a meta-analysis.
A significant elevation in pancreatic cancer risk is associated with high consumption of cholesterol-rich foods. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between dietary intake of cholesterol-rich foods and the risk of developing...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/pancreatic-cancer/association-between-cholesterol-intake-and-pancreatic-cancer-risk-evidence-from-a-meta-analysis -
Systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that dietary cholesterol intake increases risk of breast cancer.
Women on diets high in cholesterol-containing foods may have a high tendency of developing breast cancer. The objective of this study was to conduct a review and meta-analysis of cohort and case-control studies that investigated the associations...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/breast-cancer/systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-suggest-that-dietary-cholesterol-intake-increases-risk-of-breast-cancer -
Cholesterol consumption and risk of endometrial cancer: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of observational studies.
Generous consumption of foods rich in cholesterol may increase endometrial cancer risk. The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between high dietary ingestion of cholesterol-rich foods and endometrial cancer development risk by...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/endometrial-cancer/cholesterol-consumption-and-risk-of-endometrial-cancer-a-systematic-review-and-dose-response-meta-analysis-of-observational-studies -
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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High Blood Pressure: A Symptom, Not a Disease
Although most people believe that hypertension is a natural consequence of aging, hypertension is actually the consequence from years of consuming a diet rich in saturated animal products, oils, refined sugars, processed foods, and salt. These foods...
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Crunching the Science on Juicing
Juicing fruits and vegetables was once considered the healthiest of the health trends. Many of us have invested in a juicer, and if we haven't, we probably know friends, family members, or coworkers who have. Those "into" juicing talk about all the...
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Using Diet to Prevent Colon Polyps
Colon cancer, is the second most deadly cancer. Approximately 180,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the United States and Europe. Dr. John McDougall says that colon cancer "is a disease primarily of people consuming a diet high in meats...
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Is Vegan the New Viagra?
Many men think eating plants is "wimpy" because real men hunt, kill and eat meat for its presumed "superior" (muscle building) protein . On the contrary, a plant-based diet boosts virility/fertility , enhances athletic performance , and supports...
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Dietary protein and weight reduction: a statement for healthcare professional from the Nutrition Committee of the Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Metabolism of the American Heart Association.
High-protein diets may elevate the risk of developing different renal, bone, liver, and heart diseases. High-protein diets increase the risk of developing cardiac, liver, renal, and bone diseases, according to a statement released by the Nutrition...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/high-protein/dietary-protein-and-weight-reduction-a-statement-for-healthcare-professional-from-the-nutrition-committee-of-the-council-on-nutrition-physical-activity-and-metabolism-of-the-american-heart-association -
Red Meat, Gut Bacteria and Heart Disease
Research indicates that eating red meat increases the risk of death from cardiovascular disease. This is consistent with the results from the Nurses' Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-up study , that involved 120,000 people. It was estimated...
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Sugared Beverages Increase Metabolic Syndrome Risk
More than 75 billion dollars worth of soda is purchased yearly. Sugar-sweetened drinks not only drain the pockets of millions of Americans, but these beverages are a drain on the health of the nation as well. Heavy consumption of sugary beverages, such...
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Dietary fat intake and risk of epithelial ovarian cancer.
Women who frequently consume saturated fats and cholesterol-rich foods may have a high tendency of developing ovarian cancer. This study examined the correlation between the ingestion of saturated and unsaturated fats and ovarian cancer development...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/ovarian-cancer/dietary-fat-intake-and-risk-of-epithelial-ovarian-cancer -
Whole grain consumption and the metabolic syndrome: a favorable association in Tehranian adults.
Generous intake of diets high in whole grains may significantly cut down metabolic syndrome risk. This study evaluated the correlation between whole grain and refined grain intakes and metabolic syndrome risk. Using validated food frequency...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/metabolic-syndrome/whole-grain-consumption-and-the-metabolic-syndrome-a-favorable-association-in-tehranian-adults -
Fiber's Role in Preventing Breast Cancer
What is Fiber and What is its Purpose Besides "Keeping us Regular?" The word "fiber" may bring many thoughts to our minds. Helping us "stay regular" would be the most prominent thought for most of us. This is certainly true; however, fiber plays a much...
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The Scoop on Poop
For most people, discussing bowel function can be almost as painful as being constipated! Although it is an embarrassing topic for many, most people are concerned whether or not their bowel habits are normal. If you're curious about this topic, you've...
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