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Nutrition & Dietetics
Bruno Trovato, Justyna Godos, Simone Varrasi, Federico Roggio, Sabrina Castellano, Giuseppe Musumeci
Summary: The last decades of global development, characterized by rapid urbanization and changes in lifestyle and dietary habits, have led to an increase in mental disorders, including stress. This study examined the relationship between lifestyle factors such as physical activity, sun exposure, and vitamin D intake, and perceived stress in a Mediterranean-based population. The findings suggest that higher levels of physical activity, sunlight exposure, and dietary vitamin D intake are associated with a lower likelihood of high perceived stress, particularly among physically active individuals.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Ilham Lhilali, Noura Zouine, Aziza Menouni, Lode Godderis, Marie-Paule Kestemont, Adil El Midaoui, Samir El Jaafari, Younes Filali-Zegzouti
Summary: This study developed and validated a sun exposure score (SES) and found a significant correlation between SES and serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in women of childbearing age. The results suggest that the SES could be used as a clinical tool to assess vitamin D levels in this population.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Shou-En Wu, Wei-Liang Chen
Summary: This study investigates the serum 25-hydroxy-vitamin D (25(OH)D) levels in healthy US civilians and identifies that sun exposure can compensate for low dietary vitamin D intake. Moderate sun exposure appears to be a simple and costless means for the public to increase their vitamin D levels.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Man Hung, Wendy C. Birmingham, Monica Ocampo, Amir Mohajeri
Summary: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death in the United States. This study aimed to determine the association between reported CVD and serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D]. Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the study found that deficiency and insufficiency of 25(OH)D were associated with CVD, while adequacy of 25(OH)D was not. Healthcare professionals may consider vitamin D supplementation to improve cardiovascular health in adults for CVD prevention.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marcus Vinicius C. Santos, Arthur S. S. Feltrin, Isabele C. C. Costa-Amaral, Liliane R. R. Teixeira, Jamila A. A. Perini, David C. C. Martins Jr, Ariane L. L. Larentis
Summary: Network Medicine is a useful platform for studying the molecular complexity of complex diseases and identifying disease modules and pathways. It can provide insights into how environmental chemical exposures affect human cells and help monitor and prevent exposure-related diseases. In this study, benzene and malathion-exposed differentially expressed genes were used to construct interaction networks and identify important hub genes associated with these chemicals.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rasha Shraim, Conor MacDonnchadha, Lauren Vrbanic, Ross McManus, Lina Zgaga
Summary: Vitamin D is crucial for good health and its production is influenced by environmental and personal factors, including genetics. Understanding gene-environment interactions (GxE) is important for determining vitamin D status. This review aimed to examine the methods used in GxE studies on vitamin D and report on the effect estimates. The review included 7 studies and provided recommendations for future GxE research in vitamin D.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ming Ding, Christina Lawson, Candice Johnson, Janet Rich-Edwards, Audrey Jane Gaskins, Jim Boiano, Scott Henn, Carissa Rocheleau, Jorge E. Chavarro
Summary: The study found no significant association between occupational exposure to high-level disinfectants and risk of miscarriage, except for a significantly higher risk of miscarriage when exposed to unspecified types of HLD within 12 months after pregnancy.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Oncology
Vu Tran, Monika Janda, Robyn M. M. Lucas, Donald S. A. McLeod, Bridie S. S. Thompson, Mary Waterhouse, David C. C. Whiteman, Rachel E. E. Neale
Summary: Sun exposure in Australia has both negative and positive effects. It is a major cause of skin cancer, but also promotes vitamin D production. However, despite high levels of UV radiation, a significant portion of the population is vitamin D deficient. Balancing the risks and benefits requires effective communication.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Moises Henriques, Diogo Rodrigues, Ema Sacadura-Leite, Susana Viegas, Florentino Serranheira
Summary: Vitamin D deficiency is a global public health problem that is critical for bone health and is also linked to increased incidence and severity of multiple diseases. Recent studies have indicated that active duty Navy military personnel may be prone to vitamin D inadequacy, but a worldwide overview of their vitamin D status is still lacking.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Fatme Al Anouti, William B. Grant, Justin Thomas, Sharifa AlBlooshi, Spyridon Karras
Summary: Vitamin D insufficiency affects half of the global population, and its deficiency is associated with anxiety symptoms. Sun avoidance behaviors are strongly correlated with an elevated risk of generalized anxiety disorder among adult females in the United Arab Emirates.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Sundus Tariq, Saba Tariq, Saba Khaliq, Mukhtiar Baig, Manal Abdulaziz Murad, Khalid Parvez Lone
Summary: The study found that postmenopausal osteoporotic females had low levels of serum vitamin D and high levels of serum resistin, with vitamin D being a negative predictor of serum resistin levels.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Shohei Kuraoka, Masako Oda, Hiroshi Mitsubuchi, Kimitoshi Nakamura, Takahiko Katoh
Summary: There is a link between vitamin D deficiency and impaired height growth in young children, regardless of stature. Reduced outdoor activity, especially during winter, increases the risk of vitamin D deficiency.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Thomas Certenais, Raphaelle Teysseire, Ronan Garlantezec, Patrick Brochard, Guyguy Manangama, Fleur Delva
Summary: This study aimed to identify the biomechanical and organizational constraints that influence pregnancy outcomes and define the exposure levels at which the risks for pregnancy become significant. Through a consensus method, recommendations were made regarding work hours, night/shift work, prolonged standing, and lifting, to ensure the health of pregnant workers.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Moises Henriques, Diogo Rodrigues, Susana Viegas, Florentino Serranheira, Ema Sacadura-Leite
Summary: This systematic review highlights the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in active duty Navy military personnel, especially in submariners, and emphasizes the need for preventive measures. The heterogeneity of the studies and the limited inclusion of only submariners may limit the generalizability to all active duty Navy military personnel. Further research on this topic should be promoted.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Chengjuan Liu, Min Wu, Mengmeng Fu, Huimin Wang, Jisheng Nie
Summary: Compared to male workers, female workers had lower exposure levels of PAH. Only among female workers, an increase in lg(1-OHPyr) was related to increases in lg(NLR) and lg(PLR), while a decrease in lg(LYMs) was observed. This suggests that female workers may be more susceptible to the effects of PAH on NLR, PLR, WBCs, HGB, and LYMs compared to male workers.