New clues point to why colorectal cancer is rising in young people - The Washington Post

"…Besides increasing your overall fiber intake, here are three things you can do to reduce the risk for you and your family: 

Make simple healthier food swaps: Sugar-sweetened beverages, processed and red meats, refined grains and alcohol have all been shown to raise the risk of colorectal cancer — and that risk can start in your childhood. I recommend reducing your intake of all these foods. Instead, try drinking sparkling water and eating more fish and whole grains…"

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/05/19/why-colorectal-cancer-rising-young-people/

 

Anti-inflammatory diet cuts dementia risk by nearly one-third, study says | CNN

Eating an anti-inflammatory diet of whole grains, fruits and vegetables instead of an inflammatory diet focused on red and processed meats and ultraprocessed foods, such as sugary cereals, sodas, fries and ice cream, lowered the risk of dementia by 31%, a new study found…

https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/13/health/anti-inflammatory-diet-dementia-wellness/index.html

Fiber is your body's natural guide to weight management – rather than cutting carbs out of your diet, eat them in their original fiber packaging instead

Limiting simple sugars and refined carbohydrates may improve certain aspects of metabolic health, as these are some of the most easily digested and absorbed calories. 

But a more sustainable and comprehensive way of improving health may be increasing the percentage of unprocessed, more complex and slowly absorbed carbohydrates that come with their natural packages and instructions intact – those that have fiber. These natural carbohydrates can be found in whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables…

https://theconversation.com/fiber-is-your-bodys-natural-guide-to-weight-management-rather-than-cutting-carbs-out-of-your-diet-eat-them-in-their-original-fiber-packaging-instead-205159

Could it be your gut keeping you awake at night? | Life and style | The Guardian

When we lie awake at night, unable to sleep, we usually blame stress, depression, anxiety, adrenaline or the memory of something stupid we said in 2003. But what if our guts were actually the culprit?...

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/mar/19/is-your-gut-keeping-you-awake-at-night