Walnut Intake Linked to Modest Decrease in LDL Cholesterol in Seniors
Significant decreases in total cholesterol, LDL-C, intermediate density lipoprotein cholesterol, with no increase in weight
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Plant-Based Diets Tied to Lower Risk for Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Greater consumption of healthful plant-based foods is associated with significantly reduced risks for advanced, lethal, and fatal prostate cancer, especially among men younger than 65 years.
Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Higher Risk for COVID-19 Infection
Risk for COVID-19 infection greater among US Black women with serum levels of vitamin D lower than 20 ng/mL
Higher Flavonoid Intake May Lower Systolic Blood Pressure
Higher consumption of berries, red wine linked to lower SBP; association partly explained by microbial factors
BMI Fluctuations May Predict Poor Outcomes in CKD
High variability in body mass index is associated with an increased risk for death, requiring kidney replacement therapy, myocardial infarction, and stroke, investigators concluded.
Dietary Advice for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Prevention
The review was based on 198 scientific references.
The Potential Dangers of Ketogenic Diets in Kidney Disease
A recent review underscores the possible adverse effects of ketogenic diets, including increased risks for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and kidney stones.
Low Glycemic Index or Load Diet Patterns Beneficial in Diabetes
Glycated hemoglobin reduced with low GI/GL dietary patterns, and in fasting glucose, LDL-C, non-HDL-C, BMI, body weight
Red Meat Tied to Higher Risk for Ischemic Heart Disease
Meta-analysis shows higher heart disease risk tied to higher consumption of both processed meat and unprocessed red meat
Frailty Ups Risk for Urinary Tract Infections in Patients With Diabetes, CKD
More severe frailty predicted a higher risk of UTIs.
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