Dementia risk higher in those who eat more trans fats

A new study of 1,628 older people living in Japan found a 52–74% higher chance of developing dementia in those with higher blood levels of trans fats.

Can red meat reduce the risk of MS?

Researchers found that one portion of unprocessed red meat per day reduced the chance of developing early signs of multiple sclerosis.

Tree nuts may lower risk of colon cancer recurrence, death

Eating at least 2 ounces of tree nuts every week could reduce the chance of cancer recurrence and death for colon cancer patients, study suggests.

Eating up to ten portions of fruit and vegetables a day may prevent 7.8 million premature deaths worldwide

A fruit and vegetable intake above five-a-day shows major benefit in reducing the chance of heart attack, stroke, cancer and early death.

Eat more healthy fat to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes

Replacing carbohydrates and saturated fats with unsaturated fats appears to help lower the chance of developing type 2 diabetes, finds a meta-analysis.

Will avoiding meat reduce risk of kidney cancer?

Eating meat cooked at high temperatures appears to increase the chance of kidney cancer, especially when combined with genetic factors.

Low oxygen before birth, high-salt diet may pose risk for cardiovascular disease

Experiments on mice show that low oxygen before birth and a high-salt diet in later life increase the chance of cardiovascular disease.

Filler ingredients may be lurking in your cup of coffee

Coffee drinkers beware: Surprise ingredients that are neither sweet nor flavorful may be hiding in your coffee, and growing coffee shortages may increase the chance of having these fillers in your…

Expression of genetic obesity risk may be influenced by saturated fat intake

Limiting saturated fat could help people whose genetic make-up increases their chance of being obese.

Infertility problems? Eating tips to boost fertility

Women who watch their weight and closely follow a Mediterranean-style diet high in vegetables, vegetable oils, fish and beans may increase their chance of becoming pregnant.

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