To reduce weight, the keto diet has become very popular these days. In fact, the keto diet involves consuming a high amount of fat, a balanced amount of protein, and very low or negligible amounts of carbohydrates. The keto diet includes foods such as meat, cheese, eggs, chicken, nuts, seafood, and seeds. However, the question … Read more
Two million people will be advised to boost their statin dose in order to slash their cholesterol levels under new NHS targets. The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (Nice) said the guidance could mean 145,000 fewer heart attacks, strokes and other cardiac incidents in the next decade. For the first time, Nice has … Read more
In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers in the United States compared the cardiometabolic impact of vegan diets versus omnivorous diets after eight weeks of intervention among adult identical twins. Study: Cardiometabolic Effects of Omnivorous vs Vegan Diets in Identical Twins. Image Credit: Foxys Forest Manufacture / Shutterstock Background Plant-origin diets are … Read more
In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers reviewed existing data on the bio-modulatory effects of pomegranate (Punica granatum l., PG) polyphenols on metabolic disorders. Study: The Modulatory Bioeffects of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) Polyphenols on Metabolic Disorders: Understanding Their Preventive Role against Metabolic Syndrome. Image Credit: azeraijan _stockers/Shutterstock.com Background Pomegranate, a natural nutrient, has … Read more
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers determined the relationship between serological cholesterol levels, statin usage, and breast cancer (BC) mortality. Study: Statin Use, Cholesterol Level, and Mortality Among Females With Breast Cancer. Image Credit: artemevdokimov/Shutterstock.com Background Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in women across the world, with satisfactory survival rates but … Read more
Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. BACKGROUND You’ve heard of Atkins, MED, vegan, Paleo, Keto, and DASH diets over the … Read more
In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers reviewed existing data on the interactions between the gut microbiome, lipids, and Alzheimer’s disease (AD), providing valuable insights to inform AD prevention and management. Study: Lipids, Gut Microbiota, and the Complex Relationship with Alzheimer’s Disease: A Narrative Review. Image Credit: Atthapon Raksthaput/Shutterstock.com Background AD is a chronic neurological illness … Read more
In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers performed a Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to evaluate the causal association between gallstone disease (GSD) and coronary heart disease (CHD) or acute myocardial infarction (AMI) risk. Study: Causal effect of gallstone disease on the risk of coronary heart disease or acute myocardial infarction: a Mendelian randomization … Read more
In a recent review published in the journal Science of The Total Environment, researchers collate and discuss available literature on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). They highlight PFAS sources in the environment, compare PFAS exposure risk amongst different age groups, and elucidate epidemiological studies on these substances’ hepatotoxicity in vitro and in vivo. They finally … Read more
For years cheese has been demonised and we’ve been told to limit our intake — the thinking was that it contains large amounts of saturated fat, which is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. But has cheese been misunderstood? Some experts now believe the distinctive ‘matrix’ of cheese – i.e. its … Read more