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Most plant-based meat and dairy alternatives have lower saturated fat and higher fibre, study finds | UK News
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Most plant-based meat and dairy alternatives have lower levels of saturated fat and higher fibre than their animal-derived counterparts, researchers have found. They also have substantially lower environmental impacts, including lower greenhouse gas emissions, use of water resources and land use, according to a review of evidence on plant-based alternatives to meat, cheese, eggs and…
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Intermittent fasting could lead to much higher risk of cardiovascular death, study says | US News
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Intermittent fasting may radically increase the risk of death due to cardiovascular disease, according to a new study. The study by researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine in China looked at intermittent fasting, a popular diet pattern that limits eating to a specific number of hours each day, which may range from…
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Women in certain jobs ‘may be at higher risk of ovarian cancer’ | World News
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Hairdressers, beauticians and accountants could be at a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer, a new study suggests. Those working in sales, retail, clothing and construction industries could also carry a higher risk, according to a new study published in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine. But the authors of the study stressed that “inferences…
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Artificial sweeteners linked to higher risk of heart disease, study finds | UK News
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Artificial sweeteners “should not be considered a safe alternative to sugar” after academics found their consumption was linked to a 9% higher risk of heart disease. Researchers from Sorbonne Paris Nord University in France also found artificial sweetener consumption was linked to a nearly 20% higher risk of conditions which affect blood flow to the…