During the COVID-19 pandemic, widespread school closures and social distancing measures significantly altered children’s daily routines…
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, widespread school closures and social distancing measures significantly altered children’s daily routines…
This study examined dietary exposure to pesticides from fruit and vegetable consumption and explored whether greater dietary exposure…
Dietary components such as prebiotic fibers, omega-3 fatty acids, and synbiotics may influence immune function and reduce chronic…
Depression and anxiety are among the most common mental health conditions globally and contribute significantly to reduced quality…
Athletic performance is influenced by the ability to adequately consume, digest, and absorb nutrients. As a result, research…
High intake of sugar is extremely common in many diets worldwide and is increasingly discussed in public health policy, including debates…
The rising use of social media, video games, and mobile devices among adolescents has coincided with increasing rates of mental health…
Serotonin, or 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), is a key neurotransmitter involved in many physiological processes in both the central and peripheral…
Tree nuts are nutrient-dense foods that provide unsaturated fats, fiber, plant protein, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive phytochemicals…
Smartphone and screen use are widespread among children and adolescents. By age 12, most children own a smartphone and many…
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers in the United States. Rates have risen among adults younger than 55 years since…
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is the most common chronic liver condition worldwide, ranging from fat…
The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is the body’s primary system for responding to stress and coordinating signals between…
This study was a 20-year prospective longitudinal experimental study in rhesus monkeys that examined whether prenatal exposure to…
This study is a controlled experiment designed to assess the effects of regular basketball training on hormone levels and blood parameters…
Some literature suggests that excess visceral fat and metabolic dysfunction may worsen inflammatory bowel disease, and emerging evidence…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, some individuals reported persistent symptoms weeks or months after acute infection with SARS-CoV-2…
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease represent a growing public health concern worldwide, prompting interest in lifestyle factors that may help…
Perimenopause describes the transition period before menopause and the first year after menstruation stops, during which declining ovarian…
This study is a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies that examined the relationship between physical activity and the…
This study is a systematic review and meta-analysis that examined the association between the ketogenic diet and mental health outcomes in adults…
Cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs), including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, remain major contributors to illness and death…
Metabolic syndrome is a common condition characterised by a combination of abdominal obesity, impaired glucose regulation…
Large numbers of adults experience depression and anxiety at some point in their lives. Lifestyle-based approaches including physical…
Asthma is a common long-term condition in childhood and adolescence. A substantial proportion of children experience asthma…
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are common and involve significant stress during early life, including experiences such as sexual abuse…
Diabetes mellitus is a widespread chronic condition characterised by impaired glucose regulation and long-term metabolic dysfunction…
Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide and often occurs alongside other medical conditions. Current clinical management typically…
This study is a narrative review examining the role of mast cells in atopic dermatitis (AD), a chronic inflammatory skin disease driven by…
Depression is a common and costly condition that affects a substantial proportion of adults globally and has increased sharply since the COVID-19…
Metformin is widely prescribed as a first-line medication for elevated blood glucose and is known to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. In the…
Diet influences oral and periodontal health through effects on saliva, immune and inflammatory responses, and the oral microbiome. Evidence…
This study investigated how dietary vitamin C affects human skin vitamin C levels and skin structure. It was a controlled intervention study…
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterised by insulin resistance and impaired pancreatic β-cell function…
Infertility, defined as the inability to achieve pregnancy after 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse, affects millions of couples worldwide…
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a common metabolic condition characterised by excess fat…
This study was a narrative review that examined evidence that looked at the link between environmental toxins and the development of Parkinson’s…
Exposure to traumatic events is common, and while many individuals recover, some develop clinically diagnosed stress-related disorders…
Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Depression substantially affects…
Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers worldwide, and lifestyle factors such as diet, play an important role in its…
Tourette syndrome is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by involuntary motor and vocal tics that typically begin in…
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused substantial illness and death worldwide, and also disrupted healthcare staffing due to infections and quarantine…
Dietary patterns are increasingly shifting toward healthier eating, driven by greater awareness of the role of nutrition in long-term disease…
Autoimmune diseases (AIDs) occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues, causing inflammation…
Recent research highlights the skeleton’s key role in overall health and longevity. However, the effects of modern environmental risk factors…
Tension-type headache (TTH) is a common headache disorder causing mild-to-moderate pain and reduced quality of life. Treatments include…
Infertility, defined as the inability to conceive after 12 months of regular, unprotected intercourse, affects around 12-15% of couples worldwide…
Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder causing involuntary movements and vocalizations, most common in…