Background Reducing saturated fat reduces serum cholesterol, but effects on other
intermediate outcomes may be less clear. Additionally, it is unclear whether the energy from …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, incidence and death increases from around the
time of menopause comparing to women in reproductive age. A healthy lifestyle can prevent …

Background: Previous studies have revealed inconsistent findings regarding the association
of light to moderate alcohol consumption with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer …

We respond to criticisms of Mendelian randomization (MR) by Mukamal, Stampfer and Rimm
(MSR). MSR consider that MR is receiving too much attention and should be renamed. We …

Objective To conduct a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of studies
assessing the effect of alcohol consumption on multiple cardiovascular outcomes. Design …

The heart and vascular system are susceptible to the harmful effects of alcohol. Alcohol is an
active toxin that undergoes widespread diffusion throughout the body, causing multiple …

A growing interest has emerged in the beneficial effects of plant-based diets for the
prevention of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. The Mediterranean diet, one of …

Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity-Research and Public Policy Second Edition is a
collaborative effort by an international group of addiction scientists to improve the linkages …

Alcoholic beverages have been consumed for thousands of years, attracting great human
interest for social, personal, and religious occasions. In addition, they have long been …

Since the dawn of the 20th century, the average life expectancy at birth has nearly doubled
due to advances in science and medicine. As medical records grew more reliable, it became …