2025 November-1 - 182 articles
Background: Arterial hypertension is highly prevalent among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), acting both as a cause and consequence of declining kidney function, and significantly increasing cardiovascular risk. Among modifiable risk facto...
Background/Objectives: Metabolic syndrome affects half of middle-aged (ages 45–64) Hispanic or Latino (Latino) adults. Pulses, fiber-rich plant proteins common in Latino diets (e.g., dry beans and lentils), may mitigate metabolic syndrome. We evaluat...
Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with metabolic syndrome and its risk factors contributing substantially to cases in Latin America. In southern Chile, obesity, dyslipidemia, and se...
Background: Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is a multifactorial condition characterized by insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and abdominal obesity, which collectively increase the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases....
Background/Objectives: Zinc deficiency remains a public health concern in South Asia but is rarely studied through gestation to infancy. Methods: We identified maternal and infant factors related to plasma zinc of 3 mo old Bangladeshi infants (n = 31...
Objective: To implement a neonatal iron deficiency (ID) guideline as part of a neuroprotective strategy using reticulocyte hemoglobin content (RET-He) for neonates born <33 weeks postmenstrual age (PMA) and small for gestational age (SGA) neonates...
Background/Objectives: Ingestion of galactooligosaccharides (GOSs) or GOS mixtures has been purported to improve exercise-induced gastrointestinal (GI) distress and post-exercise recovery. However, the effects have not been explored in recreationally...
Background: Vitamin D supplementation may influence oxidative stress, but evidence in populations following specific dietary patterns is limited. Methods: In this non-randomized, two-group exploratory study, 50 Orthodox nuns received vitamin D supple...
Background: This study examined the clustering of unhealthy lifestyle behaviours and their determinants among adolescents across Europe, Central Asia, and North America. Methods: The study included 210,713 adolescents aged 11 to 15 years from 45 coun...
Background: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) is characterised by chronic inflammation of the thyroid gland. The impact of a health-promoting diet and probiotics on health and quality of life, as well as on the anti-thyroid peroxidase antibody (anti...
Background: Breast cancer remains a major global health threat to women. While current therapies exist, their limitations necessitate novel strategies. Melatonin, an endogenous circadian regulator, has shown anti-tumor potential, but its mechanisms f...
Biathlon is a winter Olympic sport that combines high-intensity cross-country skiing with precise rifle shooting. These dual demands require athletes to develop exceptional aerobic capacity while maintaining fine motor accuracy under physiological st...
Background: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in very low birthweight (VLBW) infants. Human milk feeding and standardized feeding protocols are protective, but clinical practice varies, particularly in...
Objectives: This study assessed the influence of oral and topical sodium bicarbonate (SB) on recovery and soccer-specific performance after exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD). Methods: In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel gr...
In response to the increasing interest in medicinal plants, researchers have called for the investigation of underexplored, widely distributed species, such as those within the Camellia genus. Camellia japonica L., though not native to Galicia (NW Sp...
Background/Objectives: Obesity and dysglycemia are increasingly associated with intestinal barrier dysfunction and alterations in gut microbiota. Intestinal hyperpermeability is emerging as a therapeutic target in metabolic disorders, but human data...
Background/Objectives: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of mortality worldwide, with elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and total cholesterol (TC) being major risk factors. Diet is a key modulator of these par...
Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), encompassing ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD), is characterized by chronic intestinal inflammation with fluctuating clinical severity. Although fecal calprotectin (FC) and fecal occu...
Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can lead to zinc deficiency, which plays a critical role in immune function and tissue repair. This study aims to determine the prevalence, clinical characteristics, and impact of zinc deficiency in IBD pa...
Background/Objectives: The family environment exerts a significant influence on the development of weight-related behaviors among adolescents. However, the lack of motivation often leads to failure in sustaining health behaviors, particularly among a...
Various clinical studies aimed at modifying the progression of idiopathic Parkinson’s disease have been unsuccessful. Similarly, several nutritional trials using bioactive compounds have shown positive effects for patients but have also failed...
Background: Obesity is a multifactorial metabolic disorder influenced not only by excessive caloric intake but also by micronutrient imbalances such as zinc deficiency. Emerging evidence suggests that zinc regulates microRNA (miRNA) biogenesis and ex...
Background: Reducing salt in bread is considered a straightforward, cost-effective public health intervention and is implemented in several countries, either voluntarily or through legislation. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Greece...
Background/Objectives: The aim of this study was to establish the multifactorial physiological effect of a functional curd product enriched with collagen-containing concentrate and phytochemical extracts of various natures, under conditions of in viv...
Background: Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) is linked to metabolic syndrome, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. Omega-3 fatty acids, especially EPA and DHA from fish, may protect against hepatic steatosis. Methods: From 20...
Glaucoma is a major ocular neurodegenerative disease and a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, with prevalence projected to exceed 110 million by 2040. Although lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) remains the only proven treatment, gla...
Background: An unhealthy diet is a major modifiable risk factor for chronic disease, and workplace environments may pose specific barriers to healthy eating. Methods: This single-arm, pre–post workplace intervention assessed short-term changes...
The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly disrupted everyday life and reshaped lifestyle behaviours worldwide [...]
Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a rising public health concern in Southern China, with limited evidence available on dietary and metabolic factors. This cross-sectional study employed an interpretable machine learning (ML) approach to identi...
The oral cavity contains a diverse group of bacteria in the saliva, as well as structured aggregates of bacterial cells on the mucosal surfaces. Oral microbiota (OM) dysbiosis not only induces local inflammation, it can also trigger systemic inflamma...
Aims: To examine the association between the total dietary quality score (TDQS) and metabolic outcomes among adults with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in Taiwan. Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 981 adults with T2DM from 40 diabetes health promo...
Background/Objectives: The past evidence indicates that Polish children’s diets frequently deviate from recommendations. The aim of the PITNUTS 2024 study was to provide an updated nationwide assessment of energy and nutrient intake among child...
Background/Objectives: Guibi-tang (GBT) and its variant Kami-guibi-tang (KGBT) are traditional East Asian multi-herb formulas prescribed for memory loss, insomnia, and fatigue. Preclinical data suggest multimodal neuroprotective actions, including ch...
Background/Objectives: Dementia is a growing public health concern in rapidly aging Japan. Dietary factors, including dairy products, have been proposed as modifiable influences on cognitive health, although findings across studies remain inconsisten...
Background: Plant-based diets have been widely recommended as sustainable, ethical, and health-conscious alternatives. However, their adoption remains limited due to nutritional and cultural concerns, which may be reinforced in contexts associated wi...
Background: Accumulating evidence suggests that dietary factors may affect cardiometabolic health, but the associations between the quality of plant-based diets and chronic-low grade inflammation have been insufficiently explored. The aim of this stu...
Background/Objectives: Prediabetes markedly increases the risk of progression to type 2 diabetes. While exercise and dietary polyphenols independently enhance metabolic health, their combined and synergistic effects remain unclear. This randomized, s...
Background/Objectives: History of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a strong risk factor in the development of type 2 diabetes (T2D). We sought to examine the association between perceived risk of developing T2D and relevant health behaviors in...
[Introduction] The study aimed to investigate the protective effect of Lycium ruthenicum polysaccharides (LRPs) against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced acute liver injury (ALI). [Method] After LRP was extracted and characterized, a CCl4-induced c...
Background/Objectives: Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a non-invasive, low-level laser treatment shown to improve insulin resistance, glucose metabolism, and obesity-related inflammation. This study examined whether PBM could acutely enhance mitochondria...
Background/Objectives: Sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption has increased globally among children and adolescents, posing significant health risks. Parental dietary knowledge and income play important roles in shaping children’s food-choi...
Background: Socioeconomic factors may influence maternal nutrition knowledge (MNK), which directly affects the nutritional status of children under five. This study aims to explore the importance of socioeconomic factors associated with MNK and nutri...
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to develop and validate a Dietary Practices and Food Safety Literacy Scale comprehensively assessing competencies among Korean older adults in healthy dietary practices, hygiene, and food safety. Methods: Item...
Background/Objectives: We evaluated serum and urinary biomarkers of bone and energy metabolism in an ovine osteoporosis model (Control, OVX, OVXD, OVXDS) at 0/3/8 months (M). Methods: Morning sampling; DXA (ROI ‘abdominal width’) and line...
Background/Objectives: Breast cancer survivors often experience adverse body composition changes and reduced quality of life (QoL) after chemotherapy. This study aimed to assess changes in body composition in postoperative breast cancer patients unde...
Background/Objectives: Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inborn error of metabolism (IEM) that requires a specialized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to maintain blood phenylalanine concentrations within a safe range. This study aimed to assess nutrition p...
Background/Objectives: Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is a crucial component of type 1 diabetes (T1D) management; however, the effectiveness of specific dietary approaches in adults remains unclear due to variations in study design, terminology, and...
Background/Objectives: The gut microbiome is increasingly recognized as a key modulator of central nervous system function through the gut–brain axis. Dysbiosis has been associated with neuropsychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, im...
Malnutrition, sarcopenia, and frailty are highly prevalent in patients with chronic liver disease and are closely associated with poor clinical outcomes. This review highlights the complex interplay between macronutrient metabolism and muscle wasting...
Background: Recognizing and balancing internal and external appetite cues is critical for controlling food intake in young children. The main aim of this pilot study was to validate a Hebrew-language Picture-Based Appetite Assessment (PBAA) for 6&nda...
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