Elizabeth C. Pratt
Medical Journalist at Freelance
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3 weeks ago |
healthline.com | Elizabeth C. Pratt
Share on PinterestAn anti-inflammatory diet may be beneficial for colon cancer survivors. In a clinical trial, those with colon cancer who followed an anti-inflammatory diet had longer overall survival rates than those who ate a pro-inflammatory diet. More research is needed to determine this effect, but it may be due to the impact anti-inflammatory foods can have on inflammation, which is linked to the development of cancer.
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1 month ago |
healthline.com | Elizabeth C. Pratt
Share on PinterestUltra-processed foods could be driving an increase in preventable deaths, a global study reports. For every 10% increase in ultra-processed food consumption in total daily energy intake, the risk of all-cause mortality rose by 2.7%. Ultra-processed foods have been associated with 32 adverse physical and mental health outcomes. Preventable deaths tied to ultra-processed food consumption increase significantly relative to their contribution to a person’s overall diet.
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Mar 25, 2025 |
healthline.com | Elizabeth C. Pratt
Share on PinterestA new study found that chewing gum releases hundreds to thousands of microplastics for every gram of gum. Both synthetic and natural gums were found to contain microplastics. While the long-term effects of exposure to microplastics are not well understood, emerging evidence has suggested several potential health harms. Chewing gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics into the saliva that may be ingested.
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Feb 5, 2025 |
healthline.com | Elizabeth C. Pratt
Share on PinterestSwapping regular salt for salt substitutes may reduce the risk of recurrent stroke and death. In a recent study, salt substitutes reduced stroke-related mortality by 12% and recurrent stroke by 14% compared to regular salt intake. The research follows new guidelines from the World Health Organization on lower sodium substitutes. Experts say salt substitutes are an easy, low cost intervention that can help lower blood pressure and reduce stroke risk.
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Jan 15, 2025 |
healthline.com | Elizabeth C. Pratt
Share on PinterestDementia cases in the U.S. are expected to double by 2060, and poor diet is considered a risk factor. A new study suggests that people who eat more processed red meat have a 13% higher risk of dementia and cognitive decline than those who don’t. Swapping one serving of processed red meat for nuts or legumes was associated with a 19% reduced risk of dementia.
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