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Food additives in processed meats linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes

Scientists found that common food additives in processed meats are linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes.

Vitamin B may slow down cognitive decline

Scientists from Xuanwu Hospital and elsewhere found that vitamin B supplementation may slow down cognitive decline.

Folate, vitamin B6 may help lower death risks

Scientists found higher dietary intakes of folate and vitamin B6 are strongly linked to lower death risks in adults.

Flaxseed oil is more beneficial than fish oil to people with type 2 diabetes

Scientists from the Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and elsewhere found flaxseed oil is more beneficial than fish oil to people with type 2 diabetes.

Processed meat, red meat may increase risk of lung cancer

Scientists from Southwest Jiaotong University and elsewhere found that eating processed meat and red meat may increase the risk of lung cancer.

Can coconut oil increase ‘bad’ cholesterol in the body?

Scientists found that coconut oil does not increase ‘bad’ cholesterol compared with other saturated oils.

Eating fast food linked to fatty liver disease later in life

Scientists found that a higher intake of fast food is linked to a higher risk of fatty liver disease later in life.

Eating various healthy diets could lower risk of early death

Scientists from Huazhong University of Science and Technology found eating various healthy diets may reduce the risk of early death.

Mediterranean diet could benefit people with peripheral artery disease

Scientists from University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf found the Mediterranean diet may benefit people with peripheral artery disease.

Walnuts could help reduce ‘bad’ blood cholesterol, high blood pressure

Scientists from Imo State University found eating walnuts daily could help reduce ‘bad’ blood cholesterol and high blood pressure.