Having a body mass index (BMI) in the overweight or obese range is associated with an increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, a systematic review concluded that cardiorespiratory fitness may be more important than BMI when it comes to dying from CVD. (Cardiorespiratory fitness refers to the body’s ability to deliver oxygen […]
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European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Published online: 22 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41430-025-01625-x Metabolomic profiling of a cholesterol lowering plant-based diet from two randomized controlled feeding trials European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Published online: 22 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41430-025-01625-xMetabolomic profiling of a cholesterol lowering plant-based diet from two randomized controlled feeding trials Read More
ABSTRACT Background Coeliac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder treated with a gluten-free diet (GFD), requiring substantial changes in food choices and eating habits. This study explores the challenges faced by adults living with CD focusing on the theme of food literacy (FL), namely functional, relational, and system FL competencies. Methodology A secondary analysis of
ABSTRACT Background This study examines the organic halo effect, specifically how organic labels influence perceptions of caloric content and consumption recommendations for high and low calorie food items. Previous research suggests that organic labels can create a perception of healthiness, but it is unclear how these perceptions vary with food calorie content. Methods An online
Despite some evidence on individual eating habits in relation to cardiovascular disease, little is known about the combination of common eating habits in relation to premature coronary artery disease (PCAD). Despite some evidence on individual eating habits in relation to cardiovascular disease, little is known about the combination of common eating habits in relation to
Stillborn babies are those that are born with no signs of life at or after 28 weeks of gestation or weighing more than 1000 g. It is a public health problem that is overlooked in the global agenda. Individual … Stillborn babies are those that are born with no signs of life at or after
Despite improvements in child health and nutrition in Ethiopia, undernutrition remains a critical issue, causing half of child deaths. Many severely malnourished children seek treatment at therapeutic feeding … Despite improvements in child health and nutrition in Ethiopia, undernutrition remains a critical issue, causing half of child deaths. Many severely malnourished children seek treatment at
Previous studies examining the relationship between plant-based diets and breast cancer (BrC) have provided conflicting evidence. To address these inconsistencies, we aimed to evaluate the association between … Previous studies examining the relationship between plant-based diets and breast cancer (BrC) have provided conflicting evidence. To address these inconsistencies, we aimed to evaluate the association between
Urinary schistosomiasis is a disease caused by Schistosoma haematobium and is one of the public health problems in Ethiopia. When developing specific schistosomiasis control intervention program, the existing kno… Urinary schistosomiasis is a disease caused by Schistosoma haematobium and is one of the public health problems in Ethiopia. When developing specific schistosomiasis control intervention program,
