Diet

A comprehensive review in Beverage Plant Research concludes that evidence from human studies most strongly supports an association between tea consumption—particularly green tea—and lower risks of cardiovascular disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes and some cancers, while calling evidence for brain and muscle benefits “promising” but less settled. The authors also caution that bottled and bubble tea products, which can include added sugar and other additives, may blunt tea’s potential advantages.

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A long-term analysis of more than 200,000 UK Biobank participants found that diets with lower glycemic index values were associated with a lower risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, while higher dietary glycemic load was tied to a higher risk.

A new study from the University of British Columbia reveals that dietary habits must change to help limit global warming to below 2°C. Researchers found that half the world's population, including nearly all Canadians, exceeds safe food emissions levels. Practical shifts like reducing beef and food waste could significantly cut emissions.

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A new study tracking over 27,000 Swedes for 25 years suggests that consuming more full-fat cheese and cream may reduce the risk of dementia. Participants eating higher amounts of these dairy products developed dementia less frequently than those who ate little or none. However, the findings indicate an association, not causation, and apply specifically to high-fat varieties.

Japanese lawmakers began deliberations on Monday on an 18.3 trillion yen supplementary budget for fiscal 2025, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's expansionary plans fueling worries over fiscal deterioration and driving up long-term interest rates. The government aims to pass the bill by the end of the Diet session on December 17 to fund stimulus measures addressing rising living costs and spurring investment.

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The Japanese government submitted a draft supplementary budget for fiscal 2025 to parliament on Monday. Valued at ¥18.3 trillion ($118 billion) in general account spending, it mainly finances the first comprehensive economic package under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration. The package focuses on easing the impact of rising prices and investing in growth sectors.