In men, but not women, a greater dietary intake of vitamin D-rich foods was linked to a reduction in cardiovascular disease (CVD) events over an 11-year study in Greece.

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.