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Fruits and Vegetables Are Associated With Lower Lung Cancer Risk Only in the Placebo Arm of the Beta-Carotene and Retinol Efficacy Trial (CARET)
Consistent consumption of generous portions of fruits and vegetables may help curb the development of lung cancer in individuals who are not using beta carotene supplements. This study determined the risk of lung cancer based on the level of...
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The effects of dietary intake of fruits and vegetables on the odds ratio of lung cancer among Yunnan tin miners.
Increased intake of fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of developing lung cancer among high-risk individuals, such as miners. This study investigated the relationship between the consumption of fruits and vegetables and lung cancer development...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/lung-cancer/the-effects-of-dietary-intake-of-fruits-and-vegetables-on-the-odds-ratio-of-lung-cancer-among-yunnan-tin-miners -
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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Allium vegetables and risk of prostate cancer: a population-based study.
Men who regularly consume large servings of allium vegetables, such as garlic and onions, are less likely to develop prostate cancer than rare- or non-consumers of allium vegetables. This study was carried out to determine the association between the...
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Fruit and vegetables, and cardiovascular disease: a review.
Regular intake of fruits and vegetables may help improve an individual's chances of avoiding stroke, coronary heart disease, and cardiovascular ailments. This study explored the relationship between habitual consumption of fruits and vegetables and...
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Intake of Fruits and Vegetables in Relation to 10-year Weight Gain Among Spanish Adults
Avid consumption of fruits and vegetables may help to keep excess pounds at bay. This study analyzed the association between frequent consumption of fruits and vegetables and the prevalence of weight gain among Spanish adults. Researchers followed 206...
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Intake of vegetables rich in carotenoids and risk of coronary heart disease in men: The Physicians' Health Study.
Men who regularly consume large servings of vegetables are less prone to develop coronary heart disease. This study investigated the relationship between consistent dietary ingestion of vegetables and the odds of developing coronary heart disease (CHD)...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/intake-of-vegetables-rich-in-carotenoids-and-risk-of-coronary-heart-disease-in-men-the-physicians-health-study -
Consumption of large amounts of allium vegetables reduces risk of gastric cancer in a meta-analysis.
Generous intake of allium vegetables, such as onion, garlic, leek, and scallion, may reduce the likelihood of gastric cancer. The objective of this study was to determine the role of allium vegetables in the prevention of stomach cancer. Researchers...
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Fruits, vegetables, and colon cancer risk in a pooled analysis of 14 cohort studies.
Adequate intake of fruits and vegetables may help protect individuals against colon cancer. This study assessed the relationship between high dietary ingestion of fruits and vegetables and colon cancer development risk by meta-analysis. Fourteen...
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Consumption of vegetables and fruit and the risk of inflammatory bowel disease: a meta-analysis.
High consumers of fruits and vegetables are less likely to develop inflammatory bowel diseases, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. This study was carried out to determine the relationship between the consumption of fruits and vegetables...
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Daily intake of green and yellow vegetables is effective for maintaining bone mass in young women.
Eating green and yellow vegetables daily may help to maintain and strengthen the bones of young women. This research work evaluated the effect of daily consumption of green and yellow vegetables on the bone mass of young women. With the aid of...
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Consumption of fruit and vegetables reduces risk of pancreatic cancer: evidence from epidemiological studies.
Low pancreatic cancer risk is associated with frequent consumers of fruits and vegetables. This study evaluated the association between fruit and vegetable intake and pancreatic cancer risk by meta-analysis. A total of 24 studies were included in this...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/vegetables/consumption-of-fruit-and-vegetables-reduces-risk-of-pancreatic-cancer-evidence-from-epidemiological-studies -
Do vegetables and fruits reduce the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? A case-control study in Japan.
Generous consumption of vegetables may confer individuals with significant protection against chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This study was carried out to confirm the protective effects of fruits and vegetables against chronic...
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Improve Brain Function by Eating Plants
fresh produce such as fruits and vegetables can dramatically improve brain function and reduce the risk of suffering from dementia. These were the findings of a 2017 study published in the journal of Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. A team of Chinese...
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Fruit and vegetable intake and mortality from cardiovascular disease are inversely associated in Japanese women but not in men.
Women who are habitual consumers of fruits and vegetables are less likely to die from cardiovascular diseases. This study assessed the relationship between high dietary ingestion of fruits and vegetables and the risk of suffering from cardiovascular...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/vegetables/fruit-and-vegetable-intake-and-mortality-from-cardiovascular-disease-are-inversely-associated-in-japanese-women-but-not-in-men -
Flavonoid intake from vegetables and fruits is inversely associated with colorectal cancer risk: a case-control study in China.
Increased intake of dietary flavonoids from fruits and vegetables may help halt the onset of colorectal cancer. This study was carried out to determine how the intake of flavonoids from fruits and vegetables affect colorectal cancer risk in a Chinese...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/colorectal-cancer/flavonoid-intake-from-vegetables-and-fruits-is-inversely-associated-with-colorectal-cancer-risk-a-case-control-study-in-china -
Fruit, vegetables and prevention of cognitive decline or dementia: a systematic review of cohort studies.
Frequent consumers of vegetables may be less prone to suffer from dementia and age-associated cognitive impairment. This study evaluated the correlation between the consumption of fruits and vegetables and the likelihood of suffering from cognitive...
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Fruits and Vegetables Important for Coronary Heart Disease Prevention
who regularly consumed more than one servings of fruits and vegetables each day can reduce their risk of developing coronary heart disease (CHD) by 4 per cent, according to a recent Harvard study. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in both...
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Cruciferous vegetables and risk of colorectal neoplasms: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
High intake of cruciferous vegetables, especially broccoli, may cut down the risk of developing colorectal neoplasms and cancer. This study evaluated the relationship between regular dietary ingestion of cruciferous vegetables and the likelihood of...
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A prospective study of whole grains, fruits, vegetables and colon cancer risk.
Regular consumption of diets low in fiber-rich plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may increase colon cancer risk. This study investigated the association between the consumption rate of fiber-laden plant foods, such as fruits,...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/whole-grains/a-prospective-study-of-whole-grains-fruits-vegetables-and-colon-cancer-risk-1
