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Consumption of sweetened beverages is associated with the incidence of type 2 diabetes in Brazilian adults (CUME project)
Fondness for sugar-sweetened beverages may favor the development of type 2 diabetes. This study examined if regular drinking of sweetened beverages is related to higher risk of having type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Researchers looked at the health...
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Concentrated sugars and incidence of prostate cancer in a prospective cohort.
Increased intake of added sugars from sweetened beverages may raise the risk of prostate cancer. This study examined the influence of frequent consumption of foods and drinks rich in added (concentrated) sugars on the incidence of prostate cancer....
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Mortality outcomes associated with intake of fast-food items and sugar-sweetened drinks among older adults in the Vitamins and Lifestyle (VITAL) study.
High dietary ingestion of fast foods and sugar-sweetened beverages may elevate mortality risk in older adults. This research work studied the connection between the consumption of fast foods and sugar-sweetened beverages and mortality risk in older...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/sugar-sweetened-beverages/mortality-outcomes-associated-with-intake-of-fast-food-items-and-sugar-sweetened-drinks-among-older-adults-in-the-vitamins-and-lifestyle-vital-study -
Sugar-sweetened beverage intake and the risk of type I and type II endometrial cancer among postmenopausal women.
High intake of sugar-sweetened beverages may facilitate the development of type 1 endometrial cancer in postmenopausal women. This study examined the association between consistent consumption of added sugars from sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB),...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/sugar-sweetened-beverages/sugar-sweetened-beverage-intake-and-the-risk-of-type-i-and-type-ii-endometrial-cancer-among-postmenopausal-women -
Dietary Sugar Intake Associated with a Higher Risk of Dementia in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Older adults fond of consuming sugar from refined carbohydrates may be highly prone to suffer from dementia. This study ascertained the link between frequent intake of sugars from sweetened beverages, candies, and desserts and the risk of dementia in...
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Sugar intake from sweet food and beverages, common mental disorder and depression: prospective findings from the Whitehall II study.
depression and common mental disorder. This research work investigated the link between the ingestion of sugar-sweetened foods and beverages and the propensity to come down with depression and common mental disorder (CMD). Researchers followed 23,245...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/sugar-sweetened-beverages/sugar-intake-from-sweet-food-and-beverages-common-mental-disorder-and-depression-prospective-findings-from-the-whitehall-ii-study -
Consumption of Sugars, Sugary Foods, and Sugary Beverages in Relation to Cancer Risk: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies.
The odds of developing cancer may be stacked against individuals who regularly consumed generous amounts of sugary foods and beverages. This meta-analysis studied the connection between avid consumption of sugary foods and beverages and the...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/sugar-sweetened-beverages/consumption-of-sugars-sugary-foods-and-sugary-beverages-in-relation-to-cancer-risk-a-systematic-review-of-longitudinal-studies -
Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and fast foods deteriorates adolescents' mental health
Preference for fast foods and sugary beverages may increase the incidence of mental health disorders, such as stress, depression, and suicidal ideation, among adolescents. This study evaluated the impact of fast foods and sugar-sweetened beverages on...
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Sucrose, high-sugar foods, and risk of endometrial cancer--a population-based cohort study.
Diets rich in foods high in sucrose and other added sugars may elevate endometrial cancer risk. This study examined the association between high dietary exposure to sucrose and other added sugars and the propensity to develop endometrial cancer....
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Consumption of sugary foods and drinks and risk of endometrial cancer.
A significant increase in the risk of endometrial cancer is associated with habitual consumption of sugar-sweetened foods and drinks. This study looked at how preference for foods and drinks high in added sugar affects a woman's risk of having...
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High-Fiber Diets Reduce Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is a growing global public health epidemic. The number of people suffering from diabetes has risen from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014 worldwide. Sadly, this figure is expected to rise to about 642 million by 2040 . Type 2 diabetes...
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Plant-Based Dietary Patterns and Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes in US Men and Women: Results from Three Prospective Cohort Studies.
Frequent consumption of diets rich in healthy plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains, may protect individuals against type 2 diabetes. This study investigated the relationship between the consumption of plant-based...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/whole-grains/plant-based-dietary-patterns-and-incidence-of-type-2-diabetes-in-us-men-and-women-results-from-three-prospective-cohort-studies -
Sick Before Their Time: More Kids Diagnosed With Adult Diseases
Medical experts predict that today's children will be the first generation that will not outlive their parents . This is partly due to the sharp rise in obesity among American children. Steven Kenneth Galson, former US Surgeon General, states that the...
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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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Vitamin Supplements May Increase Risk of Disease
Many people pop a morning multivitamin as a very personal form of "health insurance." We figure that just in case our diet isn't adequately providing for our nutritional needs, we'll take a multivitamin to be safe. Some of us take it a step further,...
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Fifteen Tips to Avoid Holiday Temptations and Weight Gain
Holiday celebrations center around friends, family, food, and fun. Yet celebratory meals typically include many rich, calorie-dense foods ; resulting in a 5-10 pound weight gain for most people. For those that are young, trim and not reversing a...
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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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Are all Carbs Bad?
Obesity rates have skyrocketed and has grown to concerning proportions in the last decade. It's estimated that 80% of adults in the U.S. are overweight. In fact, due to rising obesity rates in children, doctors are seeing an alarming number of children...
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Can a Plant-Based Diet be Used to Detox?
The New Year brings with it an opportunity to think about ways in which to improve our lives. Eating healthier and losing those unwanted pounds is the most common New Year's resolution. In an attempt to start fresh, and "cleanse" the body, many turn to...
https://www.drcarney.com/blog/health-issues/can-a-plant-based-diet-be-used-to-detox
