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Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease.
Avid consumption of fruits and vegetables may help to lower the amount of low density lipoprotein (LDL) and total cholesterol circulating in the blood and improve cardiovascular disease risk profile. This study evaluated the effect of high dietary...
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Is Your Diet "Rich" Enough to get Gout?
Gout - the "Disease of Kings" - The incidence of gout has risen considerably in the last 40 years, affecting millions of men and women in the U.S. Gout is a type of painful inflammatory arthritis which is often referred to as the "disease of kings"...
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Egging on Fatal Prostate Cancer Risk?
Lifestyle and dietary factors play key roles in the cause of prostate cancer . A dozen of the nation's top oncologists teamed up to review the relationship between prostate cancer risk and today's popular foods. Not surprisingly, eggs didn't get the...
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Effect of a single high-fat meal on endothelial function in healthy subjects.
A single high-fat meal may impair flow-dependent vasoactivity and endothelial function in healthy individuals. This study investigated the effect of a single high-fat meal on endothelial function in healthy individuals. 10 healthy subjects with normal...
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Healthy Food = Healthy Colon
We're sure you will agree that colon polyps aren't exactly a popular topic of conversation. However, because they increase our risk of colon cancer (and over 35% of those eating the typical American diet have polyps) it's important for us to discuss...
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Soy Foods Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk
In 2017, a study that evaluated the relationship between soy food consumption and cardiovascular disease risk revealed that individuals can fend off cardiovascular disease by consuming generous portions of soy foods regularly. The study analyzed...
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What's the Daily Required Intake for Cholesterol?
What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is an organic chemical substance which is manufactured by our body's cells, but predominantly made in our liver. It is an essential component of cell membranes throughout the body, particularly the brain, central...
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The Cheese Trap: How Breaking a Surprising Addiction Will Help You Lose Weight, Gain Energy, and Get Healthy
New York Times bestselling author Dr. Neal Barnard reveals the shocking truth about cheese-the dangerous addiction that is harming your health-and presents a radical program to lose weight and feel great. We've been told that dairy does a body good,...
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The effect of a low-fat, plant-based lifestyle intervention on serum HDL levels and the implications for metabolic syndrome status - a cohort study.
Low-fat, plant-based diets are associated with low plasma levels of High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) and improved cardiovascular health. The level of High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) in the blood is commonly used as an indicator of cardiovascular and...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/whole-food-plant-based/the-effect-of-a-low-fat-plant-based-lifestyle-intervention-on-serum-hdl-levels-and-the-implications-for-metabolic-syndrome-status-a-cohort-study -
Intake of soy products is associated with better plasma lipid profiles in the Hong Kong Chinese population.
Adequate intake of soy foods is associated with a healthy cholesterol number in men and in younger women. This study assessed the effect of soy foods on blood levels of lipids. With the aid of semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire,...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/measurable-results/lipids/cholesterol/intake-of-soy-products-is-associated-with-better-plasma-lipid-profiles-in-the-hong-kong-chinese-population -
How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease
"The fifteen leading causes of death claim the lives of 1.6 million Americans annually. This doesn't have to be the case," writes Michael Greger MD, in his new book entitled, "How Not to Die." "The fifteen leading causes of death claim the lives of 1.6...
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What is Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is a term often mentioned these days when public health is discussed. We hear about it on the news and see it mentioned in blogs and articles. But have you ever wondered, "Exactly what is metabolic syndrome?" You're not alone. By...
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Is higher serum cholesterol associated with altered tendon structure or tendon pain? A systematic review.
High plasma cholesterol levels are associated with the presence of tendon pain and the development of abnormal tendon structure. This study examined the relationship between blood cholesterol levels and tendon health. Researchers conducted a...
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Effects of soluble dietary fiber on low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and coronary heart disease risk.
Adequate intake of foods packed with soluble fiber, such as vegetables, legumes, and psyllium, may help lower blood levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and guard against the development of coronary heart disease. High concentration of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/effects-of-soluble-dietary-fiber-on-low-density-lipoprotein-cholesterol-and-coronary-heart-disease-risk -
Dietary fat and lung cancer: a case-control study in Uruguay
High ingestion of fatty foods may spur the development of cancerous cells and tumors in the lungs. This study assessed the intake of fatty foods in relation to the development of lung cancer. Researchers looked at the dietary records of 426 men with...
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Chicken "Fecal Soup" Contamination
Every year, hundreds of thousands of pounds of meat are recalled due to bacterial contamination. Poultry products in particular contain high levels of fecal bacteria. How does this happen? Part of the reason is due to the chickens standing in their...
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What Factors Influence Testosterone Levels?
Commercials promoting testosterone therapy for men are becoming increasingly popular. These commercials target men who are experiencing symptoms of muscle loss, fatigue, weight gain, depression, difficulty concentrating, low libido, elevated lipid...
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Biological effects of a diet of soy protein rich in isoflavones on the menstrual cycle of premenopausal women.
High intakes of Isoflavone-rich soy foods are associated with delayed menstrual cycle and lower breast cancer risk in premenopausal women. This study examined the effect of isoflavone-rich soy protein on menstrual cycle and breast cancer risk in...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/soy-foods/biological-effects-of-a-diet-of-soy-protein-rich-in-isoflavones-on-the-menstrual-cycle-of-premenopausal-women -
Egg and Dietary Cholesterol Consumption and the Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome: Findings from a Population-Based Nationwide Cohort
Regular intake of eggs and other cholesterol-rich foods may put an individual at high risk of developing metabolic syndrome. This research work studied the dietary cholesterol-metabolic syndrome connection hypothesis. Researchers surveyed the diet and...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/metabolic-syndrome/egg-and-dietary-cholesterol-consumption-and-the-prevalence-of-metabolic-syndrome-findings-from-a-population-based-nationwide-cohort -
Greater whole grain intake is associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and weight gain.
High intakes of whole grains and dietary fibers may confer significant protection against the development of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. This research work evaluated the association between the consumption of whole grains and...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/whole-grains/greater-whole-grain-intake-is-associated-with-lower-risk-of-type-2-diabetes-cardiovascular-disease-and-weight-gain
