The Research

An index of the science-based research on how disease and diet are related and information on common diet or health misconceptions (in regards to vegan, whole food plant-based, vegetarian, raw, diets etc.) .

Dietary choices are looked at as well as the impact of genetics on health. Spoiler: “the vast majority of diseases-including many cancers, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease—have a genetic contribution of five to 10 percent at best.”

As far as environmental and personal health habits go, for another spoiler even “…being obese while pregnant increases the odds of having obese children by more than 50%…” and even the CDC says “if you have a family health history of disease, you may have the most to gain from lifestyle changes and screening tests.” See the links for information about the sources.

On top of all that, diet is considered even more of a risk factor for Diabetes, urogenital, blood, and endocrine (glandular) diseases, as well as cardiovascular diseases and cancers than even smoking, high blood pressure, high glucose, and even high cholesterol!

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Research Subjects A-Z

Cancer

According t to the World Health Organization , Cancer caused "10 million deaths in 2020, or nearly one in six deaths." Also "around one-third of deaths from cancer are due to tobacco use, high body mass index, alcohol consumption, low fruit and vegetable...

Dementia (Alzheimer's)

According t to the World Health Organization , Dementia is the seventh leading cause of death among older people globally. Women are also more likely to get dementia, and "Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia and may contribute...

Diabetes

According t to the World Health Organization , Diabetes, in 2019, "diabetes and kidney disease due to diabetes caused an estimated 2 million deaths ." "A healthy diet , regular physical activity , maintaining a normal body weight and avoiding tobacco...

Genetics / Epigenetics

Genetics. According to the CDC , "If you have a family health history of disease, you may have the most to gain from lifestyle changes and screening tests. In many cases, healthy habits can reduce your risk for diseases that run in your...

Heart Diseases

Heart Disease and CVDs, according to the World Health Organization , "Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally ." 17.9 million people, or 32% globally, died from CVDs in 2019. Most of these could have been "prevented...

Obesity, Diet & Disease

Obesity, the CDC says that "obesity costs the US healthcare system almost $173 billion a year ," and even before physical activity, diet is shown as the primary risk factor for obesity, stating that "fewer than 1 in 10 children and adults eat...