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Blood Homocysteine Levels Mediate the Association Between Blood Lead Levels and Cardiovascular Mortality
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Springer Nature
, 2024 , Article)
Lead is a heavy, toxic metal and its exposure to humans can lead to increased risk of cardiovascular disease development and mortality. Lead exposure has been shown to induce hyperhomocysteinemia (HHCy) which may be a major ...
Understanding the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Healthy Eating among Adolescents in Chongqing, China: An Empirical Study Utilizing Structural Equation Modeling
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2024 , Article)
Healthy eating is crucial for optimal growth, development, and the prevention of chronic diseases in adolescents. Our study aimed to develop a comprehensive structural equation model (SEM) to analyze the relationships ...
Food safety-related practices among residents aged 18–75 years during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study in Southwest China
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BioMed Central Ltd
, 2024 , Article)
Background: Good food safety practices are essential to minimizing foodborne diseases. The present study explored the food safety-related practices of residents during the COVID-19 pandemic in Southwest China and identified ...
Sarcopenia and Mortality in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2024 , Article Review)
COVID-19 can manifest as either asymptomatic or progressing to a severe phase in some patients, which may require hospitalization. These patients may experience dyspnea and hypoxia, leading to the development of acute ...
Genetic polymorphisms and their association with neurobiological and psychological factors in anorexia nervosa: a systematic review
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Frontiers Media SA
, 2024 , Article Review)
Background and aims: Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a complex neuropsychiatric disorder. This systematic review synthesizes evidence from diverse studies to assess and investigate the association between gene polymorphisms and ...
Zebrafish Model in Illuminating the Complexities of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders: A Unique Research Tool
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MDPI
, 2024 , Article Review)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating psychological condition that may develop in certain individuals following exposure to life-threatening or traumatic events. Distressing symptoms, including flashbacks, ...
The circadian syndrome is a predictor for cognition impairment in middle-aged adults: Comparison with the metabolic syndrome
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd
, 2024 , Article)
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Circadian syndrome (CircS) is considered a better predictor for cardiovascular disease than the metabolic syndrome (MetS). We aim to examine the associations between CircS and MetS with cognition in Chinese ...
Evaluation of micronutrient and nutritional status among preschool children in Jordan: results from a Nationwide survey
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Frontiers Media S.A.
, 2024 , Article)
Background: Jordan faces various malnutrition challenges, including undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, overweight, obesity, and diet-related non-communicable diseases. The country has shifted from issues of ...
Overview of Dietary Supplements Use: A Narrative Review
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Bentham Science Publishers
, 2024 , Article)
Dietary supplements are ingestible nutrient products used in individuals’ diets to meet their adequate intake of nutrients required for general health purposes. This review aims to explore the impact of using dietary ...
How prices and income influence global patterns in saturated fat intake by age, sex and world region: a cross-sectional analysis of 160 countries
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BMJ Publishing Group
, 2024 , Article)
Objective When considering proposals to improve diets, it is important to understand how factors like price and income can affect saturated fat (SF) intake and demand. In this study, we examine and estimate the influence ...