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High intake of polyunsaturated fat may lower the risk of developing coronary artery atherosclerosis in African green monkeys. This study evaluated the relationship between the consumption of monounsaturated, saturated, and polyunsaturated fat and coronary artery atherosclerosis development. Researchers fed 3 groups of African green monkeys with diets rich in saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats. Atherosclerosis...

High consumption of diets rich in monounsaturated fats may impair endothelial function in healthy individuals.

Eating large amounts of germ, bran, and whole grains may confer significant protection against the development of type 2 diabetes.

High intake of sodium may increase the chances of dying from cardiovascular diseases.

Obesity and insulin resistance may promote the development of atherosclerosis and endothelial dysfunction.

High-salt diets may impair endothelial function in healthy individuals.

Cruciferous vegetables may significantly reduce the chances of developing bladder cancer in males although other types of fruits and vegetables appeared to have an insignificant effect. 

High consumption of cruciferous vegetables may diminish prostate cancer risk.

High glycemic load is associated with elevated plasma high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels and high ischemic heart disease risk.

High consumption of milk may increase bone fracture and mortality risk in men and women.

Free fatty acids are associated with insulin resistance and lipid accumulation in skeletal muscles.

Prolonged fasting can protect hematopoietic stem cells from aging and cancer chemotherapy.