Human Nutrition: Recent submissions
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Assessing the determinants and association of cognitive memory performance with blood folate and cobalamin levels in Qatar’s healthy aging population
( Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2025 , Article)Introduction: Cognitive health, crucial for the independence and quality of life in older adults, is influenced by various factors, including nutritional status, which is increasingly recognized for its importance. Folate ... -
Dietary Fiber Intake Was Inversely Associated with All-Cause Mortality but Not with Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Mortalities in the US
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)Background: Evidence linking dietary fiber intake with cancer risk and mortality is equivocal. Objective: We investigated the relationship between dietary fiber intake and all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) ... -
Association Between cMIND Diet and Dementia Among Chinese Older Adults: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)Background: China’s rapidly aging population has led to a growing burden of dementia, marked by cognitive decline and heavy social and economic costs. Dietary patterns have been identified as a critical means for prevention. ... -
Association between clock genes polygenic risk score for depression and obesity in a population with high burden of obesity
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)Background: Circadian rhythms disruption causes clustering of metabolic disorders and depression. The comorbidity of depression and obesity is common and could be attributable to shared genetic background. We aimed to ... -
The Impact of Unhealthy Lifestyle on the Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases in the State of Qatar: A Systematic Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2025 , Article)Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of illness and death worldwide, and in Qatar, their burden is rising due to rapid urbanization, shifts toward Westernized diets, sedentary lifestyles, and cultural ... -
Unmasking Hidden Gluten: Evaluating the Compliance of Gluten-Free Products and Consumer Exposure in Lebanon
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Our study aims to determine gluten levels in gluten-free products marketed in Lebanon and to assess the consumption frequency of noncompliant products among gluten-free shoppers. Following a thorough market screening, a ... -
Maternal phthalate exposure, gestational length, and preterm birth risk: a prospective cohort study nested within a randomised trial
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)Background: Preterm birth (< 37 weeks gestation) is a leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality, yet the underlying causes remain unknown in many cases. Environmental exposures, including endocrine-disrupting chemicals ... -
The association between magnesium intake and circadian syndrome among US adults attending NHANES 2005-2016
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)Background Circadian Syndrome (CircS) expands on metabolic syndrome (MetS) by including circadian rhythm disturbances and depression. It has been shown to be a better predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) than MetS. ... -
Clustering of Unhealthy Lifestyle Behaviours and Its Contextual Determinants in Adolescents: A Multilevel Analysis of School-Based Surveys in 45 Countries
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)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 ... -
Evaluation of Mineral Content in Preterm Human Milk and Infant Formulas in Qatar: Assessing Compliance With Dietary Recommendations and Label Accuracy
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2025 , Article)Preterm infants have higher energy and nutrient needs compared to term infants, with human milk recommended as the primary feeding choice and infant formula as the secondary option. This study aimed to evaluate the ... -
Red Meat Consumption, Iron Status, and Cardiometabolic Risk in Qatari Adults: A Cross-Sectional Gender-Stratified Analysis from the QPHI-QBB Data in Qatar
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2025 , Article)Background: Red meat, a significant source of heme iron, may influence iron status and metabolic health, particularly in Qatar, where consumption is high. Understanding these associations is essential for addressing iron ... -
Comparative analysis of cardiometabolic multimorbidity predictors in China and the USA: A machine learning approach
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundCardiometabolic multimorbidity (CMM) – coexisting cardiovascular disease (CVD) and metabolic diseases (MD) – represents a major public health challenge in the USA and China, but early screening tools remain ... -
Thymol's Nanoencapsulation Reduces its Toxicity in Human Cells and Zebrafish Embryos
( Saudi Pharmacy Association (SPS)- Ministry of Health , 2025 , Conference)Thymol, a monoterpenoid and a major bioactive constituent of essential oils (EOs) derived from the plants of Lamiacea family such as Thyme, garnered wider research interest for its diverse biological activity and industrial ... -
PBA 23: Nanoencapsulation of Thymol Mitigates its Toxicity in Cells and Zebrafish Embryos
( College of Education, Qatar University , 2025 , Conference)Thymol, a monoterpenoid and a major boactive constituent of essential oils (EOs) derived from the plants of Lamiacea species such as Thyme, has garnered wider research interest for its diverse pharmaceutical, food, and ... -
Bariatric metabolic surgery and cancer risk: Target trial emulation using iterative time distribution matching.
( The Association of Basic Medical Sciences , 2025 , Article)Bariatric metabolic surgery (BMS) is a common intervention for severe obesity, yet its effects on cancer risk remain unclear. Observational studies and meta-analyses yield inconsistent findings, while randomized controlled ... -
A web-based tool for predicting gastric ulcers in Chinese elderly adults based on machine learning algorithms and noninvasive predictors: A national cross-sectional and cohort study
( Sage , 2025 , Article)Background: As the Chinese population continues to age, the prevalence of gastric ulcers, a common nutrition and diet-related disorder, is rising among the elderly. Gastric ulcers pose a significant public health challenge ... -
Complementary feeding and caregiver sleep: findings from a representative survey in Chongqing, China
( Frontiers , 2025 , Article)Objective: Sleep health and correct complementary feeding are important considerations in public health. This study aims to confirm that correct complementary feeding (CCF) practices are complex and crucial, and they can ... -
Ultra-processed food consumption is linked to an increased risk of chronic respiratory diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundChronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) are a leading cause of global mortality, with dietary factors, including ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption, contributing to their burden. The relationship between UPF ... -
The use of alkalised cocoa powder in kefir: Effects on physico-chemical, rheological, and functional properties
( Oxford University Press , 2025 , Article)The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of cocoa powder alkalisation level and usage rate on the quality characteristics of cocoa kefir. For this purpose, kefir samples were prepared from cow's milk using natural ... -
Plant-derived gum as a gelatin alternative in the formulation of probiotic-enriched toffee candy
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)The conventional toffee type candy production process starts with high heating step and limits the use of functional ingredients and/or low heat stability compounds in the formulation. In this study, an innovative approach ...
