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Colorectal cancer is no small deal, it’s the third most common cancer worldwide and the second biggest cause of cancer-related deaths. What’s even more alarming? Cases in people under 50 have been on the rise for at least the past 20 years, maybe even 30. That steady climb has experts seriously concerned. According to the latest numbers from IARC, around …

The ketogenic diet is a very low-carb, high-fat diet often used for weight loss. This study suggests the keto diet may increase the risk of all cancers. Following an anti-inflammatory diet may help reduce the risk of cancer by lowering inflammation. Heart disease still holds the top spot for causes of death in the U.S., but cancer isn’t far behind, …

The One Thing to Cut From Your Diet If You’re Having Frequent Nightmares, According to Science  AOL.com Eating these common foods before bed could trigger sweet dreams or night terrors  Fox News Can Cheese Really Trigger Nightmares? New Study Says It’s Possible  health.com What Happens to Your Dreams When You Eat Dairy Before Bed  Verywell Health These Foods Could Secretly Ruin Your Sleep In …

Children who consume a diet packed with sweeteners may be at higher risk of reaching puberty earlier, concerning research suggests.  Commonly-used sweeteners including aspartame, found in drinks like Diet Coke and products like Extra chewing gum and Muller Light yoghurts as sugar alternatives, have long been linked to certain cancers and heart issues.  But now, Taiwanese experts have found that high …

Copper isn’t normally what comes to mind when talking about healthy eating, but a new study links copper in the diets of older adults to better cognitive function – a significant finding for research into healthy aging. Carried out by a team from Hebei Medical University in China, the study looked at diet and health data for 2,420 adults aged …

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The details of the first IAMD, which has been developed using locally available anti-inflammatory ingredients, were published in the BMC Nutrition last week. Detailing their work, the researchers noted that while traditional Indian diets have several anti-inflammatory ingredients similar to a Mediterranean diet, current Indian dietary analysis reveals high consumption of cereals with low legume, nut, fruit, and vegetable intake. As part …

Each dinner in this plan follows the principles of the Mediterranean diet to help support heart health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases and more. Seasonal staples like tomatoes, zucchini, basil and corn take center stage, offering peak flavor and maximum nutritional value. Designed for quick weeknight cooking, these meals are perfect for busy summer evenings when you’d rather be …

We’ve all heard that ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’—and now a new study has found that the same can be said of potatoes, too.  Researchers found that eating a diet rich in copper can help the body stave off dementia, and the mineral is naturally found in the patchy light brown skins of the pantry stalwart, which …