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The impact of different acidic conditions and food substrates on Listeria monocytogenes biofilms development and removal using nanoencapsulated carvacrol
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Listeria monocytogenes biofilms present a significant challenge in the food industry. This study explores the impact of different acidic conditions of culture media and food matrices on the development and removal of ... -
Impact of food safety training on the knowledge, practice, and attitudes of food handlers working in fast-food restaurants
( Emerald Publishing Limited , 2019 , Article)Purpose In many developing countries, the main source of food related illness is the fast foods restaurants. Health inspections of fast-food restaurants may not be sufficient to ensure and enforce the food safety regulations. ... -
The impact of health status, diet and lifestyle on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Narrative review
( Wiley , 2022 , Article Review)Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is defined as the abnormal accumulation of triglycerides in the liver. NAFLD has a global prevalence of almost 30%, while incidence is rising with increasing levels of obesity, ... -
Impact of metformin treatment on cobalamin status in persons with type 2 diabetes.
( Oxford University Press , 2023 , Article)Over the last decades, low vitamin B12 status has been reported in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Metformin, the first-line therapy for lowering blood glucose, is the main driving factor behind this ... -
The Impact of Mineral Supplementation on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
( MDPI , 2022 , Article Review)Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrinopathy that is common among women of reproductive age. It is a heterogeneous disorder with an unknown etiology. Different strategies have been proposed for the treatment of ... -
Impact of source, packaging and presence of food safety management system on heavy metals levels in spices and herbs
( Public Library of Science , 2024 , Article)Spices and herbs are susceptible to various contaminants, including heavy metals. Our study aimed to quantify the levels of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (As), and cadmium (Cd) in 96 composite samples of 13 herbs and ... -
Impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on lifestyle behaviors and their association with personality among adults in Qatar: A cross-sectional study
( Public Library of Science , 2022 , Article)The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) resulted in lockdowns and social distancing measures enforced by governments around the world. This study aimed to identify changes in adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) and physical ... -
Impact of the MIF -173G/C variant on cardiovascular disease risk: a meta-analysis of 9,047 participants
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article Review)Introduction: Many factors contribute to the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), an umbrella term for several different heart diseases, including inflammation. Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is an important ... -
Implementing 360 Quantified Self for childhood obesity: Feasibility study and experiences from a weight loss camp in Qatar
( BioMed Central Ltd. , 2017 , Article)Background: The explosion of consumer electronics and social media are facilitating the rise of the Quantified Self (QS) movement where millions of users are tracking various aspects of their daily life using social media, ... -
Importance of Nutrition Intervention in Autistic Patients
( Springer, Cham , 2020 , Book chapter)Along with the issues of inflated social and financial burden associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), specific treatment for this disorder has also not been developed. Having a thorough look at previous trials done ... -
In vitro and in vivo inhibition of aldose reductase and advanced glycation end products by phloretin, epigallocatechin 3-gallate and [6]-gingerol
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)Abstract Hyperglycemic stress activates polyol pathway and aldose reductase (AR) key enzyme responsible for generating secondary complications during diabetes. In this study the therapeutic potential of phloretin, ... -
Incident type 2 diabetes attributable to suboptimal diet in 184 countries
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)The global burden of diet-attributable type 2 diabetes (T2D) is not well established. This risk assessment model estimated T2D incidence among adults attributable to direct and body weight-mediated effects of 11 dietary ... -
Income-related health inequality among Chinese adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: evidence based on an online survey.
( BMC , 2021 , Article)Partial- or full-lockdowns, among other interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic, may disproportionally affect people (their behaviors and health outcomes) with lower socioeconomic status (SES). This study examines ... -
Influence of adolescents' and parental dietary knowledge on adolescents' body mass index (BMI), overweight/obesity in 2004-2015: a longitudinal study
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article)Objective: The global epidemic of overweight/obesity in children and adolescents poses a significant public health threat. This longitudinal study aims to investigate the relationship between adolescents' and their parents' ... -
The influence of fasting and energy restricting diets on IGF-1 levels in humans: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2019 , Article)Background: Fasting and energy restricting diets have a potential means of delaying or preventing the onset of a range of age-related metabolic and neoplastic diseases. Consistently at the centre of this effect appears ... -
Influence of geographical origin, harvesting time and processing system on the characteristics of olive-mill wastewater: A step toward reducing the environmental impact of the olive oil sector
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The olive oil production sector generates considerable quantities of liquid by-products (olive-mill wastewater, OMWW) which, if left untreated, can cause detrimental environmental impacts. This study aimed to investigate ... -
The influence of socio-demographic factors on patterns of thyme and thyme products consumption: the case of a Mediterranean country
( Sociedade Brasileira de Ciencia e Tecnologia de Alimentos , 2022 , Article)Thyme intake assessment is gaining significance because thyme is becoming a global staple food and its use has been on the rise. In our study, a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) was developed to assess thyme intake in ... -
Influence of the request and purchase of television advertised foods on dietary intake and obesity among children in China
( BMC , 2021 , Article)Background: This study aims to examine the effects of the request and purchase of Television (TV) advertised foods on children’s dietary intake, overweight and obesity in China. Methods: Data from 1417 children (aged 6–17 ... -
The influence of vitamin D supplementation on IGF-1 levels in humans: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)© 2019 Elsevier B.V. Background: Inconsistencies exist with regard to influence of vitamin D supplementation on IGF-1 levels. The inconsistencies could be attributed to several factors, such as dosage and duration of ... -
Intended and Unintended Benefits of Folic Acid Fortification—A Narrative Review
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Inadequate folate intake during pregnancy is the leading cause of the development of neural tube defects (NTDs) in newborns. For this reason, mandatory fortification of folic acid, a synthetic, easily bioavailable form, ...