AACR.org - Consuming two or more soft drinks per week increased the risk of developing pancreatic cancer by nearly twofold compared to individuals who did not consume soft drinks, according to a report in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
Although relatively rare, pancreatic cancer remains one of the most deadly, and only 5 percent of people [...]

AAN.com - A Mediterranean diet may help people avoid the small areas of brain damage that can lead to problems with thinking and memory, according to a recent study.
The NIH-funded study found that people who ate a Mediterranean-like diet were less likely to have brain infarcts, or small areas of dead tissue linked to thinking [...]

SLU.edu - Saint Louis University cardiologist Melda Dolan, M.D. has offered 10 tips for giving your kitchen and diet a heart-healthy makeover.
“Maintaining a heart-healthy diet is easier than you might think, but it does require a life-style change,” Dolan said. “Once you learn how to shop for and cook with fresh ingredients, you’ll see that [...]

JAMA / Archives - A moderate intake of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil has shown yet another benefit for mental health. Young adults with symptoms indicating an extremely high risk of developing psychosis appear less likely to develop psychotic disorders following a 12-week course of fish oil capsules containing long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, [...]

ACS.org - Scientists are reporting the first evidence from human research that blueberries - one of the richest sources of healthful antioxidants, polyphenols and other so-called phytochemicals - improve memory. They said the study establishes a basis for comprehensive human clinical trials to determine whether blueberries really deserve their growing reputation as a memory enhancer. [...]

ACS.org - With scientific evidence linking high levels of copper and iron to Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, and other age-related disorders, a new report in ACS’ Chemical Research in Toxicology: “Risks of Copper and Iron Toxicity during Aging in Humans” suggests specific steps that older consumers can take to avoid build up of unhealthy amounts [...]