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Is There Proof? Correlation vs. Causation Matters
Did you know eating ice cream increases your risk for sunburn? That’s not actually true, of course. But if you make a graph comparing...
Plant-Based Oils Instead of Butter Associated with Lower Mortality
A large study found that higher reported butter intake was associated with higher risk of death, while higher intake of plant-based oils was associated...
Should You Be Counting Calories?
If you want to lose weight—or keep from gaining—chances are you’re very aware of calories.
You consume them in foods and beverages. You “burn” them...
A “Healthy Dietary Pattern” Explained
Q: What do you mean when you talk about a “healthy dietary pattern?”
A: Sai Das, PhD, a senior scientist in the Diet & Chronic...
Four Fun Food Facts
Whether you’re a curious foodie or just love a good trivia tidbit, these four fun facts will add some flavor to your knowledge and...
Don’t be Fooled by Weight Loss Fads
Most weight loss diet trends fail to deliver the results we want (at least long-term), and some are downright unhealthy. Understanding the pitfalls of...
5 Important Fiber Facts
We can’t digest fiber, but it plays a lot of important roles as it passes through the body. Here’s what you need to know:
1....
Diet and Cancer
Scientists are learning more about the association between dietary intake and cancer. This connection is becoming increasingly clear for colorectal cancer and for the...
Cancer Screening Responsible for Drop in Deaths
Deaths from cancer have been decreasing over time. Treatments have improved—but so have screening and prevention efforts. Researchers set out to determine how much...
Certain Dietary Traits Are Associated with Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk
Unhealthy dietary patterns can increase risk of colorectal cancer. Now, an analysis has provided evidence of what dietary components are associated with lower risk.
The...