Health and dietary data from 2,088 respondents representative of Canadians aged 40-70 years were analyzed to examine the association between prevalent dietary patterns and 10-year risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and cardiovascular age gap (CAG).
The Influence of Animal- or Plant-Based Diets on Blood and Urine Trimethylamine-N-Oxide (TMAO) Levels in Humans
A review of 25 studies, published before July 1, 2021, explored the relationship between diet and trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) levels, a reliable indicator of cardiovascular disease risk.
Testing the Feasibility and Dietary Impact of a “Produce Prescription” Program for Adults with Undermanaged Type 2 Diabetes and Food Insecurity in Australia
In a pre–post intervention study involving 50 adults experiencing food insecurity with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and elevated glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), participants received weekly healthy food boxes, tailored recipes, and behavioral support over 12 weeks.
Plant- and Animal-Based Protein-Rich Foods and Cardiovascular Health
This article reviews randomized controlled trials examining the effects of adult diets rich in protein from either plant-based and animal-based foods on cardiovascular health.
Dietary Protein Sources and All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality: The Golestan Cohort Study in Iran
These findings suggest that within this Iranian sample, higher consumption of fish and legumes is associated with lower cancer mortality, while higher egg consumption is linked to lower all-cause mortality.
Dietary Patterns and Blood Pressure in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
A meta-analysis of 17 randomized controlled trials revealed that adhering to healthy dietary patterns, including the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, Nordic diet, and Mediterranean diet, significantly lowered systolic blood pressure (BP) and diastolic BP.
Colorectal Cancer Epidemiology in the Nurses’ Health Study
This narrative review summarizes the findings of studies conducted in the Nurse Health Study (NHS) concerning risk factors for incidence and survival of colorectal cancer.
The Risk of Urinary Tract Infection in Vegetarians and Non-vegetarians: A Prospective Study
This study found that in the Taiwanese study population, a vegetarian diet was protectively associated with urinary tract infections (UTI). Vegetarians had a significantly reduced risk for uncomplicated UTIs.
Exploring the Landscape of Livestock ‘Facts’
From the abstract: “The Livestock Fact Check project, undertaken by the Livestock Data for Decisions community of practice, has investigated several ideas concerning livestock commonly taken as ‘fact’.”