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news-medical.net | Benedette Cuffari |Vijay Kumar Malesu
Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.IntroductionWhat Is the Flexitarian Diet? Cardiovascular HealthWeight Management and Metabolic HealthCancer Risk ReductionNutrient Sufficiency Compared to Vegan DietsSustainability and Environmental BenefitsFlexibility as a StrengthConsiderations and ChallengesConclusionsReferencesA flexible approach to eating less meat is delivering big wins for heart health, weight control, cancer prevention, and the planet, without forcing you to go vegan.
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5 days ago | 
news-medical.net | Benedette Cuffari |Chinta Sidharthan
Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.IntroductionWhat Are Ultra-Processed Foods? Key Ingredients in UPFsIndustrial Techniques Used in ManufacturingWhy Are UPFs Made This Way?
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1 week ago | 
news-medical.net | Benedette Cuffari |Chinta Sidharthan
Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. Introduction Nutritional Composition of Pecans Cardiovascular Benefits Impact on Glycemic Control and Metabolic Health Cognitive and Neurological Health Exercise Recovery and Inflammation Weight Management and Satiety Gut Microbiome Modulation Contraindications and Safety Considerations Conclusion and Takeaway Messages References Image Credit: DenisMArt / Shutterstock.com Introduction Rich in unsaturated fats and packed with bioactive compounds, pecans are...
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1 week ago | 
news-medical.net | Liji Thomas |Benedette Cuffari
Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.A large Korean study shows that drinking black coffee, especially among women, is linked to better glucose control and reduced insulin resistance, highlighting coffee’s potential role in metabolic health. Study: Association Between Coffee Consumption and Glucose Metabolism Markers in Korean Adults.
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1 week ago | 
news-medical.net | Priyom Bose |Benedette Cuffari
Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.A major study quantifies the global toll of plastic-derived phthalates on cardiovascular health, revealing that chemical exposure from everyday plastics may be silently fueling heart disease across developing regions. Study: Phthalate exposure from plastics and cardiovascular disease: global estimates of attributable mortality and years of life lost.
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news-medical.net | Liji Thomas |Benedette Cuffari
Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.New research links ultra-processed food intake to higher psoriasis risk, even after accounting for genetics, BMI, and lifestyle, highlighting the potential of dietary changes in preventing chronic skin conditions. Study: Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and the Risk of Psoriasis: A Large Prospective Cohort Study.
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1 week ago | 
news-medical.net | Priyom Bose |Benedette Cuffari
Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.A global study links ultra-processed foods to tens of thousands of preventable deaths annually, especially in countries like the U.S. and the U.K. with high consumption rates, prompting urgent calls for dietary reform and public health intervention. Study: Premature Mortality Attributable to Ultraprocessed Food Consumption in 8 Countries.
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2 weeks ago | 
news-medical.net | Priyom Bose |Benedette Cuffari
Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.A new study highlights the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of curcumin, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic agent for metabolic disorders and brain health. Study: Curcumin Modulation of the Gut–Brain Axis for Neuroinflammation and Metabolic Disorders Prevention and Treatment.
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2 weeks ago | 
news-medical.net | Liji Thomas |Benedette Cuffari
Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.AVI-4773 and related MPro inhibitors outperform existing treatments like nirmatrelvir in preclinical studies, offering a promising path toward pan-coronavirus therapies. Study: Structure-based discovery of highly bioavailable, covalent, broad-spectrum coronavirus MPro inhibitors with potent in vivo efficacy.
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2 weeks ago | 
news-medical.net | Liji Thomas |Benedette Cuffari
Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.Research finds that while excess stored iron may speed up aging through oxidative stress, higher blood iron and transferrin saturation are associated with slower epigenetic aging. Study: Association Between Body Iron Status and Biological Aging. Image Credit: Anas Sarfraz / Shutterstock.comA recent study published in Nutrients examines the role of blood iron levels in DNA methylation-based measurements of biological aging.
