A meta-analysis of 20 observational studies found that women with the highest soluble fiber consumption had an 8% lower risk of breast cancer, which is found in beans, nuts, oats, apples, and berries.

Muscular weakness is linked to type 2 diabetes; using a grip strength test may be an easy and non-invasive way to screen patients who are at risk of developing diabetes.

In a study of genetic data of almost 700,000 individuals in the UK, Finland, and Japan, genes for high blood pressure and obesity were the strongest risk factors for reduced lifespan.

A study using an animal model of obese females found that the group consuming 5% of calories from coconut oil had reductions in cholesterol, blood sugar, fatty liver disease, and belly fat.