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High consumption of vegetarian diets may decrease the likelihood of dying from heart disease. This study evaluated the association between regular ingestion of vegetarian and high-fiber diets and mortality risk. Using validated food frequency questionnaires, researchers collated and analyzed dietary data of 10,943 subjects for 7 years. The mortality hazard ratio of each participant in...

Consistent consumption of diets rich in allium vegetables, such as onions and garlic, may significantly reduce head and neck cancer risk.

Adequate intake of diets rich in α- and β-carotene may help guard against the development of breast cancer in women.

Adequate intake of cruciferous vegetables may help guard against the development and proliferation of cancerous cells in the ovary.

Women who frequently consume citrus fruits are less prone to develop breast cancer.

Consistent consumption of citrus fruits may help reduce bladder cancer development risk.

High intake of citrus fruits may exert a protective effect on stomach cancer.

High consumption of citrus fruits may significantly cut down esophageal cancer development risk.

Adequate intake of soy foods may help guard against the breast cancer development.

A surge in the risk of cancers of the head, neck, liver, pharynx, larynx, mouth, pancreas, and esophagus is associated with heavy drinking of alcohol.

Moderate and heavy consumers of alcohol are much more prone to develop cancer than non-consumers of alcoholic drinks.

Consistent consumption of red and processed meats may raise the odds of developing colorectal cancer.