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Could you eat quickly increase the risk of diabetes?
Eating too quickly may increase the risk of diabetes, says a small preliminary study. Lithuanian researchers compared 234 patients with type 2 diabetes with 468 people who did not have the disease, and found that those who ate more quickly were 2.5 times more likely to have diabetes than those who ate more slowly.
The black chocolate may reduce risk of heart disease
The black chocolate may reduce risk of heart disease by lowering blood sugar and bad cholesterol while increasing good cholesterol levels, suggests a new small study. Chocolate contains compounds called flavorless, which have antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties. Previous research has shown a relationship between intake of flavorless and risk of cardiovascular disease.
Cadmium in the diet may increase breast cancer risk
One study found that women who consumed more had 21 percent more likely to develop disease Consuming the toxic metal cadmium in the food we eat may increase the risk of breast cancer, a new Swedish study suggests. Cadmium, found in many agricultural fertilizers, may reach the earth and water, the researchers said. Some of [...]
A gene may increase the risk of obesity
A new animal study suggests that a genetic mutation may put some people at greater risk of obesity if they consume diets rich in fat. Right now, the practical uses of research appear to be limited but doctors could conceivably be tested for the mutation in people and advised to avoid certain diets, said study [...]
The National Guard deployment could trigger alcohol abuse
Soldiers from the U.S. National Guard States have a high risk of developing alcohol abuse during and after deployment and this risk is associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, say researchers. The new study included 963 members of the Army National Guard of Ohio who said they had never abused alcohol before entering [...]
Walking reduces your risk of stroke
A Harvard study shows that women who walk regularly have a lower risk of stroke The journal Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association has published a Harvard study which shows that walking reduces the risk of stroke in women. Women who spent 2 hours walking per week had fewer cerebrovascular diseases than those who [...]
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