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Eating rye comes with a variety of health benefits. A new study from the University of Eastern Finland now shows that both lactic acid bacteria and gut bacteria contribute to the health benefits of rye.

The findings suggest that moderate cholesterol intake or daily egg consumption are not associated with the risk of stroke.

Obesity is spreading more rapidly in the world’s rural areas than in cities, according to a new study. Finland, however, makes an exception to this trend.

Men who favoured animal protein over plant-based protein in their diet had a greater risk of death in a 20-year follow-up than men whose diet was more balanced in terms of their sources of protein.

The cancer risk caused by air pollutants could be reduced by means of nutrition. It is certainly important to reduce exposures to harmful emissions. However, the protective effect of a healthy diet is also worth bearing in mind.

Consumption of one egg every day seems to associate with a blood metabolite profile that is related to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.

Boys with better motor skills at baseline had higher cognitive scores over a two-year follow-up period than boys who had poorer motor skills.