Health
Vegetarian women are at a higher risk of hip fracture
A study of over 26,000 middle-aged UK women reveals those with a vegetarian diet had a 33% higher risk of hip fracture compared to regular meat-eaters.
Aug 10, 2022
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Study finds children with vegetarian diet have similar growth and nutrition compared to children who eat meat
A study of nearly 9,000 children found those who eat a vegetarian diet had similar measures of growth and nutrition compared to children who eat meat. The study, published in Pediatrics and led by researchers at St. Michael's ...
May 2, 2022
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Six-day clinical trial finds integrative medicine program alters blood serum
In a novel controlled clinical trial, participants in a six-day Ayurvedic-based well-being program that featured a vegetarian diet, meditation, yoga and massages experienced measurable decreases in a set of blood-based metabolites ...
Sep 9, 2016
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Medical research
Study finds how BPA affects gene expression, anxiety; Soy mitigates effects
New research led by researchers at North Carolina State University shows that exposure to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) early in life results in high levels of anxiety by causing significant gene expression changes in a ...
Sep 7, 2012
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The B vitamins: Put them on your A list
B vitamins. These powerhouse nutrients help your cells function at their best, protect your brain and heart, support your immune system and can even improve your mood and energy levels.
Jan 19, 2023
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Is 'Veganuary' bad for you? A nutritionist explains why plant-based diets need proper planning
Veganuary is upon us again, with thousands of people around the world giving up animal products for the month of January. The movement, which encourages people to follow a vegan lifestyle, started in 2014 and has grown rapidly ...
Jan 18, 2023
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Plant-based diets: What are they, and how do you start?
As Americans struggle to eat better, plant-based diets have become the rage, but exactly what are those and how hard are they to follow?
Jan 13, 2023
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High rates of iron deficiency in women during late-stage pregnancy
Pregnant women may need to take more supplemental iron than current Health Canada guidelines recommend, after two UBC researchers found high rates of iron deficiency in a recent study.
Nov 22, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Vegetarians more likely to be depressed than meat-eaters. Here are possible reasons
Vegetarians have around twice as many depressive episodes as meat-eaters, according to a new study.
Oct 6, 2022
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Low-carb vegan diet shows similar health benefits to vegetarian diet, study shows
A low-carb vegan diet has the same health effects as a vegetarian diet, but at a much lower cost to the environment, according to new research from St. Michael's Hospital.
Sep 26, 2022
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