Colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids can inhibit the regulation of the genes associated with the development of colon cancer. This suggests that a diet rich with healthy fats may play a role in reducing one’s risk for the disease. Clinical Nutrition Research, July…

Protein at All Meals Preserves Seniors’ Strength. Consuming protein at all three daily meals may help seniors preserve their physical strength. Researchers tracked more than 1,700 seniors for three years and found that those who included protein in every meal experienced fewer declines in hand, arm, and leg strength than participants who ate protein less…

Key Elements of Mediterranean Diet Important for Colorectal Health. The Mediterranean diet is characterized by a high consumption of fruits, vegetables, fish, olive oil, and a moderate consumption of lean meats. In a new study, researchers examined 808 patients undergoing screening or diagnostic colonoscopies and found that the diets of the patients with advanced polyps…

High Fruit Juice Intake May Increase Thyroid Cancer Risk. Several studies have shown that consuming fruits and vegetables can reduce one’s risk for many types of cancer. While a recent study did not find this to be the case for thyroid cancer, the authors of the study did observe that higher fruit juice consumption may…

Maternal High-Fat Diet Raises Breast Cancer Risk Across Generations. A high-fat diet may increase the risk of breast cancer across generations. Using mice, researchers observed that first- and third-generation female offspring that had been exposed to a high-fat diet while in utero were at a greater risk of developing breast cancer. The findings suggest that…

Mac & Cheese Products Contain High Levels of Harmful Chemicals. Phthalates are a group of chemicals used to soften and increase the flexibility of plastic and vinyl, which can get into food from packaging and equipment used in manufacturing. Past research has linked these chemicals to birth defects in boys and learning and behavior problems…

Researchers calculated the body mass index (BMI) of 247 young children in the United States and then asked them to identify different food brands. They found that overweight children were more likely to recognize brands associated with fast food, sugary cereals, cookies, and soft drinks than the kids who maintained a healthy weight. Appetite, July…

Drinking Coffee and Tea May Prevent Liver Disease. Chronic liver disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, with nearly 32,000 people dying from it each year. Now, a new study suggests that a cup of coffee or tea a day may help prevent this disease. In the study, 2,424 participants underwent…

An analysis of the diet and health records of thousands of people revealed that those who ate two or more daily servings of fruits like blueberries, grapes, raisins, prunes, apples, and pears reduced their likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes by 23%. However, the study also showed that drinking fruit juice daily increased the risk…

Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder that can cause tremors, problems with movement, impaired balance and coordination, and muscle rigidity. An analysis of decades of data concerning more than 120,000 men and women revealed that the risk of Parkinson’s disease was higher among those who consumed at least three servings of low-fat dairy products per…