USPSTF Recommends Against Vitamin E, Beta-Carotene Use for CVD and Cancer Prevention
The USPSTF reviewed 17459 unique citations and 379 full-text articles to assess the benefits and harms of vitamin and mineral supplementation in healthy adults.
Nutrition
Arrhythmia and Coffee—To Drink or Not to Drink?
Investigators conducted a study to evaluate the relationship between coffee intake and incident arrhythmia, cardiovascular disease, and mortality.
Avocado Intake Linked to Lower Risk for CVD, Coronary Heart Disease
Replacing animal products such as butter, cheese, eggs, processed meat with avocado linked to lower risk for CVD events.
Four Diets Linked to Gout Prevention in Women
Four healthy diets were linked to a reduced risk for new-onset gout in women. The DASH diet showed the greatest benefit.
Green Tea May Protect Against Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women
Investigators studied whether flavonoids green tea can mimic estrogens’ influence on bone metabolism in women who are postmenopausal.
Views on Fast Food Changed During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Parents do not usually dictate what their kids order from fast food menus, with 88% allowing their children to choose what they want to eat. Only 1 in 3 parents read the nutritional information.
Black, Hispanic Patients Are Less Likely to Have Bariatric Surgery
Patients with obesity in the study who underwent bariatric surgery were more likely to be White, have a higher education level, not receive SNAP, and considered food secure.
How Do Vegetable Fat and Animal Fat Affect Stroke Risk?
Researchers at AHA 2021 presented their findings on a study that examined how vegetable, dairy, and nondairy fats can affect stroke risk.
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.
How Obesity Affects Body Composition, Frailty, and Pain in Older Patients
GAPNA discusses how advanced practice practitioners are well-positioned to encourage healthy lifestyles among older adults, to include activities that help attain/maintain lean muscle mass, regardless of BMI, to reduce chronic pain and frailty.
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