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Individuals who follow a diet of healthy plant foods demonstrate a lower risk for gout, while those with a greater intake of unhealthy plant foods had a higher risk, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.

Adhering to a diet containing less meat may be beneficial for people with a high genetic risk for obesity, according to data published in Obesity.

A recent study underscored the importance of the quality of carbohydrates in long-term weight management — particularly in those with excessive body weight, researchers said.

Dietary patterns focused on eating more whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts and seeds are best for the management of diabetes, according to an updated guideline published in Diabetologia.

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension eating plan, Mediterranean and vegetarian-based diets best meet 2021 American Heart Association dietary guidelines for CV health, whereas other popular plans fall short, researchers reported.

Diets high in healthy plant foods and low in unhealthy plant foods were associated with a lower colorectal cancer risk in men, a recent study published in BMC Medicine found.

In the Middle East Region, increased consumption of refined grains was associated with an increased risk for premature coronary artery disease, according to recent data.

Iranian adults who reported eating more refined grains were at elevated risk for developing premature CAD, whereas those who consumed more whole grains were at reduced risk, researchers reported.

Eating fish, whole grains and foods that are high in fiber and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may reduce the risk for death from any cause for people with type 2 diabetes, according to a speaker.

Among Chinese adults, more varied sources of dietary protein were associated with lower risk for new-onset hypertension, according to research published in Hypertension.