Nutrition
Weight regain: a recurring challenge of weight loss treatments
The positive health effects associated with weight loss are very often counteracted by rapid weight regain after the completion of weight loss interventions, including the newer GLP-1 agonists such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound). When these cycles of weight loss and regain occur repeatedly, they can have negative health consequences, particularly for the cardiovascular system.
The significant contribution of wine to the positive health effects of the Mediterranean diet
A study reports that including wine in the Mediterranean diet is associated with increased life expectancy benefits from this eating pattern.
The time has come for a Canadian Nutri-Score
There is an urgent need to provide consumers with practical tools that make it easier to choose the best foods for their health.
The positive impact of coffee on the risk of atrial fibrillation
Surprising results show that people with atrial fibrillation who regularly consume coffee have a reduced risk of recurrence.
Should we be worried about the presence of cadmium in dark chocolate?
Cadmium is a toxic metal that can accumulate naturally in certain plants, including the cacao beans used to make chocolate. However, studies show that in the vast majority of cases, the amount of cadmium ingested from normal consumption of dark chocolate (1-2 servings per day) is below toxic thresholds and poses no health risk.
Eat better, pollute less
A diet rich in plant-based foods is associated with both increased life expectancy and a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Avoiding ultra-processed foods makes it easier to control body weight
Adhering to a healthy diet without reducing the intake of ultra-processed foods misses the mark for losing weight.
To Live Longer, Replace Butter with Vegetable Oils!
A recent study reports that replacing one tablespoon of butter daily with vegetable oil could reduce the risk of premature death by 17%.
Wine and Cardiovascular Disease: A New Marker Confirms Risk Reduction
The measurement of urinary tartaric acid levels—a molecule found predominantly in grapes—confirms that moderate wine consumption is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Cardiometabolic Effects of Intermittent Fasting
In patients with metabolic syndrome, time-restricted eating significantly improves glucose metabolism.