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Diet and diverticular disease in Oxford cohort of European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC): prospective study of British vegetarians and non-vegetarians.
Generous intake of vegetarian and high-fiber diets may cut down diverticular disease risk. This study evaluated the correlation between diet and the occurrence of diverticular disease. Using validated food frequency questionnaires, researchers examined...
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Does a vegetarian diet reduce the occurrence of diabetes?
High ingestion of vegetarian diets may significantly cut down diabetes risk. This study assessed the role of vegetarian diets in the prevention of diabetes. Researchers reviewed 21-year data from 1960 to 1981from studies that examined 25,698 White...
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Reduced cancer risk in vegetarians: an analysis of recent reports.
Frequent consumption of vegetarian diets may protect individuals against cancer. This study evaluated the effect of vegetarian diets on cancer risk. Researchers analyzed data obtained from several published literatures on the subject. They observed...
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Salt-preserved foods and risk of gastric cancer.
Frequent consumers of salty foods may have a high tendency to develop stomach cancer. This study investigated the correlation between the consumption of salt and salt-preserved foods and the risk of gastric cancer. Using dietary questionnaires,...
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Risk Model for Colorectal Cancer in Spanish Population Using Environmental and Genetic Factors: Results from the MCC-Spain study.
Weight and foods may have more effect on colorectal cancer risk than genetic factors. This study investigated the role dietary habits and genetic factors play in the development and prevention of colorectal cancer. Researchers examined the diets of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/colorectal-cancer/risk-model-for-colorectal-cancer-in-spanish-population-using-environmental-and-genetic-factors-results-from-the-mcc-spain-study -
Association Between Dietary Factors and Mortality From Heart Disease, Stroke, and Type 2 Diabetes in the United States
Habitual consumers of diets high in sodium, sugary beverages, and processed meats and low in fruits, vegetables, and nuts are more likely to suffer and die from stroke, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. This study was carried out to determine the...
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Fatty Foods May Increase Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Pancreatic cancer is a predominantly fatal form of cancer in adults. It is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, and by 2020, it is expected to surpass colorectal cancer as the second leading cause of deaths from cancer...
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Reduce Cataract Risk With Dietary Antioxidants
From 2000 to 2010, the number of cataract cases in the United States rose from 20.5 million to 24.4 million . The National Eye Institute estimates the number of people with cataracts will double from 24.4 million in 2010 to 50 million by 2050....
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3 Foods that Fight High Cholesterol
It is no secret that an avalanche of cholesterol is floating in the blood of millions of people. No thanks to the Western diet which encourages the consumption of animal products. Red meat, poultry, eggs, fish, and dairy foods are the main dietary...
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Food Sources of Protein and Risk of Incident Gout in the Singapore Chinese Health Study.
Frequent consumers of fish, shellfish, and poultry may have a high tendency of developing gout. This study investigated the role animal and plant proteins play in the development and prevention of gout. Researchers from University of Singapore in...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/arthritis/food-sources-of-protein-and-risk-of-incident-gout-in-the-singapore-chinese-health-study -
Vegetable-based dietary pattern and liver cancer risk: results from the Shanghai women's and men's health studies.
Vegetarians may have a low tendency of developing liver cancer. This study assessed the relationship between following a vegetarian-based dietary lifestyle and the likelihood of developing liver cancer. A group of researchers examined the diets and...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/liver-cancer/vegetable-based-dietary-pattern-and-liver-cancer-risk-results-from-the-shanghai-women-s-and-men-s-health-studies -
Relationship between Diet and Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Review Article.
High dietary ingestion of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may help guard against the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. This study evaluated how diets affect the risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)....
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/liver-disease/relationship-between-diet-and-non-alcoholic-fatty-liver-disease-a-review-article -
Is vegetarian diet associated with a lower risk of breast cancer in Taiwanese women?
Following a vegetarian dietary pattern may reduce a woman's susceptibility to breast cancer. This study investigated the hypothesis that vegetarian diets decrease a woman's chances of having breast cancer. A group of scientists looked at dietary data...
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My Diabetes Confession
On Sunday, June 17, 2018 I gave a talk at the ATX Alive potluck meeting titled, "My Type-1 Diabetes Confession". The talk was to tell my story about how I discovered the Whole Foods Plant-Based Low-Fat Oil-Free diet. I thought I would share the text of...
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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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The Marshall Plan
The newly released film, The Marshall Plan , is a must-see film for anyone desiring optimal health and wellness! This inspirational film will help you to reconsider conventional thinking when it comes to treating our nation's second leading cause of...
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Using Diet to Prevent and Treat Breast Cancer
In 1982, Dr. John McDougall published the very first study accepted in a scientific journal regarding diet and the treatment of breast cancer. He believes that the rich Western diet causes breast cancer, and a change in diet makes a huge difference in...
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Be a Part of the Plant-Pure Nation Movement!
Have you ever wanted to shout, "What is the truth?!" as you sift through the conflicting health advice available on the internet and elsewhere? If so, then you'll want to watch PlantPure Nation . This documentary will not only show you the truth about...
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How Stomach Receptors Help us Lose Weight
The food industry has become very successful at developing irresistible, highly-palatable foods that seduce our taste buds. Because today's food has had its components taken apart, scientifically re-formulated, and put back together (with the addition...
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Dr. Carney Speaks to USDA for New 2020 Dietary Guidelines
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as well as the US Department of Health and Human Services has invited 20 nationally recognized food and nutrition "experts" to serve on their 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, meeting five...
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