A Large Analysis Clarifies the Concerns About Ultraprocessed Foods
Researchers on three continents collaborated to conduct an umbrella review of all available data on the health impacts of ultraprocessed foods. In pooled data...
Understanding Atherosclerosis
About half of Americans between the ages of 45 and 84 have some degree of atherosclerosis, and many don’t even know it. That’s worrisome...
Dietary Patterns Rich in Fruits and Vegetables Associated with Lower Risk of High Blood...
A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies concluded that high intake of either fruits or fruits and vegetables was associated with lower risk...
High Blood Pressure: The Silent Killer
With “World Heart Day” coming up on September 29th, this is the perfect month to commit to a few simple goals that will help...
NEWSBITES AUGUST 2023
Associations of Plant-Based Foods with Health Depend on the Level of Processing
A plant-based dietary pattern limits or avoids animal products (meat, poultry, fish,
eggs, and...
NEWSBITES July 2023
Erythritol Associated with More Cardiovascular Events
A study found that higher levels of the popular sugar substitute erythritol in blood samples was associated with higher...
Optimizing Sleep
Sleep has a major impact on health. Not getting enough quality sleep is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, high...
Loving Your Heart: Cholesterol and You
According to the National Institutes of Health, heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States. High...
Ask Tufts Experts: January 2023
Q: What is an elimination diet? Can it be used for weight loss?Â
A: Alicia Romano, MS, RD, CSNC, a registered dietitian/nutritionist with the Frances...
What’s Your ASCVD Risk?
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), commonly referred to as simply cardiovascular disease or heart disease, is a major cause of illness and death in the...