Arthritis & Rheumatism

BMI may mediate inverse link between fiber intake, knee OA

(HealthDay)—The inverse association between fiber intake and the risk for incident symptomatic knee osteoarthritis may be partially mediated by body mass index, according to a study published in the December issue of The ...

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Fiber intake linked to measures of lung function

(HealthDay)—Fiber intake is associated with measures of lung function in U.S. adults, according to a study published online Jan. 19 in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

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Most Americans are not getting enough fiber in our diets

Only 5% of men and 9% of women are getting the recommended daily amount of dietary fiber, according to a study being presented at NUTRITION 2021 LIVE ONLINE. Insufficient fiber intake is associated with a higher risk of heart ...

Oncology & Cancer

Swapping meat for 'mycoprotein' may protect against bowel cancer

Researchers from Northumbria University have found that swapping red and processed meat for Quorn's "mycoprotein," a fungi-based meat alternative, leads to a significant reduction in intestinal genotoxins—which can cause ...

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Tasty ways to get more fiber

(HealthDay)—You probably know that it's a good idea to eat more fiber. But do you know why?

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