Higher fruit, vegetable and whole grain intake linked to lower risk of diabetes

Higher consumption of fruit, vegetables and whole grain foods are associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to two new studies.

Diet drinks linked to a higher risk of stroke after the menopause

A large, long-term study of postmenopausal women has linked higher consumption of diet drinks to a raised risk of stroke, heart disease, and death.

New study shows how vegans, vegetarians and omnivores feel about eating insects

Many non-vegan vegetarians and omnivores are open to including insects in their diet. For vegans, however, that is not an option, a new study shows. Researchers examined consumers’ intentions to consume foods of insect origin among vegans, non-vegan vegetarians and omnivores.

Does this common food additive stop us exercising?

New research, conducted in both mice and humans, finds a strong link between the consumption of phosphate and reduced levels of physical activity.

Type 2 diabetes: How do fructose-sweetened drinks affect risk?

New research examines the link between the consumption of fructose-containing foods, sweetened beverages, and the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Eat your vegetables (and fish): Another reason why they may promote heart health

Elevated levels of trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) — a compound linked with the consumption of fish, seafood and a primarily vegetarian diet — may reduce hypertension-related heart disease symptoms. New research in rats finds that low-dose treatment with TMAO reduced heart thickening (cardiac fibrosis) and markers of heart failure in an animal model of hypertension.

Bowel cancer: Low-calorie soft drinks could reduce recurrence

A new study suggests that higher consumption of artificially sweetened soft drinks is tied to less chance of recurrence and death in stage 3 bowel cancer.

Cancer: ‘Ultra-processed’ foods may increase risk

A new study suggests a possible link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and raised risk of overall cancer, and breast cancer in particular.

Eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables could cut obesity risk

Pro-vegetarian diets (with a higher consumption of plant-based foods compared to animal-based foods) could provide substantial protection against obesity, according to new research.

Soy may improve survival rates in some breast cancer patients

New research shows the consumption of soy foods may not only be safe for patients with breast cancer, but also improve survival rates for some of them.

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