High-quality carbs linked to lowered diabetes risk
A new study highlights the importance of distinguishing between dietary carbohydrates from high- and low-quality sources, say investigators.
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Fracture study puts dairy products out to pasture
Dairy products offer little help in preventing bone loss and fractures in women at risk, according to new research.
Boost berry, tea and fruit consumption to lower dementia risk, study suggests
Adding a small weekly portion of flavonoid-containing foods to a diet that is low in these nutrients may effect dementia risk over time, say investigators.
Inadequate protein in diet increasing frailty risk for many, study finds
Half of the elders in a recent study weren’t eating enough protein to maintain muscle. Intake should be spread throughout the day, say researchers.
Got milk? Choose low-fat to add years to life, scientists conclude
Adults who regularly consume low-fat milk have fewer signs of biological aging than their peers who prefer the full-fat beverage, a study has found.
Study links diet to late-stage eye disease
People who follow a Western-style diet are three times more likely to develop late-stage macular degeneration, say researchers.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, November 19
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An avocado per day may keep ‘bad’ cholesterol away
Eating one avocado per day may help lower levels of oxidized LDL cholesterol, according to Penn State University researchers.
Yogurt, high-fiber foods may reduce lung cancer risk
A high-fiber, yogurt-heavy diet is tied to a reduced risk of lung cancer among smokers and non-smokers alike, according to Vanderbilt University researchers.
Millions of diabetes patients overlook Medicare’s nutrition benefits
Millions of people with diabetes or kidney disease are eligible for nutrition counseling, but few make use of it, according to a new report by KHN.
