What to know about the link between diet and cancer

A person’s diet may affect their risk of developing cancer in several ways.

Is spicy food linked to dementia risk?

According to a large new longitudinal study, people who eat a lot of hot chili in their daily diet may have a higher risk of cognitive decline.

Paleo diet may be bad for heart health

Researchers have uncovered fresh evidence that following a Paleo diet may place heart health at risk, and they identify a possible source of the threat.

Plant-based diets tied to 23% lower diabetes risk

A large review and meta-analysis concludes that consistently following a healthful, plant-based diet may significantly reduce a person’s diabetes risk.

What is a pescatarian diet?

A pescatarian diet involves eating fish, as a main source of protein, alongside vegetables and other plant-based foods. Learn more about the health benefits of this diet, its environmental impact, and potential risks.

What is the link between psoriatic arthritis and gluten?

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) causes painful, swollen joints. In people with celiac disease (CD), eating gluten can trigger diarrhea and other digestive symptoms

Type 2 diabetes: Intermittent fasting may raise risk

The ‘trendy’ diet of intermittent fasting may have adverse consequences on our metabolism, a new study warns.

Which foods might stop your brain from shrinking?

Our brains tend to shrink with age, which can affect our cognitive functioning. But following the right kind of diet may help to preserve brain volume.

Eczema elimination diet and foods to eat

Eczema is linked to inflammation in the body, so eating an anti-inflammatory diet may help reduce symptoms. Learn about which foods to eliminate.

Can a Western diet permanently alter the immune system?

Consuming a Western diet may prompt irreversible changes in the immune system that make it hyper-responsive to triggers of inflammation, says a new study.

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