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[Foods in Focus] Is Matcha Really Good for You? — A Thorough Evidence-Based Review
A morning bowl of matcha has become a global ritual. But how much of the buzz holds up under peer-reviewed scrutiny — what's the real difference between matcha and brewed sencha, and where do the claims about focus and longevity actually... -
[Foods in Focus] Is Yogurt Really Good for You? — A Thorough Evidence-Based Review
Bottom Line Lower type 2 diabetes risk: Level 2 — The U.S. FDA approved a "qualified health claim" in March 2024. A meta-analysis of 483,090 participants showed 7% lower T2D risk per 50 g/day increase. Lower metabolic syndrome risk: Leve... -
[Detailed Article] The Mediterranean Diet — The Most Robustly Evidenced Eating Pattern
Key Points PREDIMED trial (Spain, 7,447 participants, 4.8 years follow-up): a 30% reduction in major cardiovascular events Preventive effects across multiple diseases: dementia, type 2 diabetes, depression, cancer Adaptable to Japanese e... -
Monthly Top 10 (June 2026) — Microplastics Reduction 🆕 / Mediterranean ⬆️ UPF ⬇️
📊 What is this ranking based on?evidage's monthly Top 10 uses our 4-axis weighted scoring (Effect size 35%, Evidence certainty 30%, Ease 20%, Cost 15%). See the Evaluation Method page for the full mechanics. The ranking is not fixed. Wh... -
[Foods in Focus] Are Oily Fish (Mackerel, Sardines, Saury) Really Good for You? — A Thorough Evidence-Based Review
Bottom Line Lower cardiovascular disease risk (eating fish): Level 1 — JELIS trial (18,645 Japanese) and others. 2+ servings/week reduces coronary disease risk Lower triglycerides: Level 1 — Meta-analysis: 20–30% reduction, dose-dependen... -
[Foods in Focus] Is Olive Oil (Especially Extra Virgin) Really Good for You? — A Thorough Evidence-Based Review
Bottom Line Lower cardiovascular disease risk: Level 1 — PREDIMED trial (Spain, 7,447 participants) showed a 31% reduction. Among the strongest evidence in modern nutrition. Lower all-cause mortality: Level 2 — U.S. cohort of 280K showed... -
[Foods in Focus] Is Coffee Really Good for You? — A Thorough Evidence-Based Review
Bottom Line Lower all-cause mortality: Level 1 — Large meta-analyses show 15% lower mortality at 3–4 cups/day, with a clear dose-response. Cardiovascular disease prevention: Level 1 — 17% lower CVD mortality at 2.5 cups/day. Type 2 diabe... -
[Foods in Focus] Are Avocados Really Good for You? — A Thorough Evidence-Based Review
Bottom Line Reduced cardiovascular disease risk: Level 2 — A large U.S. cohort (110,487 participants, up to 30 years of follow-up) found a 16% lower CVD risk and 21% lower CHD risk in those eating ≥2 servings/week. Improved LDL cholester... -
[Foods in Focus] Are Soy Products and Isoflavones Really Good for You? — A Thorough Evidence-Based Review
Bottom Line Lower breast cancer risk (from soy foods): Level 1–2 — Japanese, Chinese, and Korean meta-analyses show prevention in both pre- and post-menopausal women, particularly strong in Asian populations Improved menopausal symptoms ... -
[Special Feature] XPRIZE Healthspan — Where 40 Teams Stand in the Race for $100 Million
[Special Feature] XPRIZE Healthspan — Where 40 Teams Stand in the Race for $100 Million Highlights of this feature The XPRIZE Healthspan is the largest-ever competition in aging research, with a total prize pool of $110 million (approxim... -
All Lifestyle Categories — Complete List of Lifestyle Improvements
[Category] Lifestyle — Complete List of Lifestyle Improvements About this category Smoking, excessive drinking, being overweight, sitting too much, and an irregular lifestyle—the cumulative effect of these daily choices has a significant... -
All Medical and Testing Categories
[Category] Healthcare & Diagnostics — Complete List of Medical Practices Verified by Academic Papers About this category "Even if you maintain a healthy lifestyle, the appropriate use of medical care remains a major determinant ...
