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Food Science & Technology
Natalia Drabinska, Wieslaw Wiczkowski, Mariusz Konrad Piskula
Summary: Recent studies suggest that a ketogenic diet (KD) can be efficacious in weight loss and changing body composition without severe adverse effects. However, further research is needed to fully understand the safety and physiological effects of KD in obese individuals before recommending it as a weight management solution.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yuxuan Zou, Yanan Ma, Zhifeng Wu, Yang Liu, Min Xu, Ge Qiu, Heleen Vos, Peng Jia, Limin Wang
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the associations between residential density and weight-related behaviors and outcomes among children. The findings suggested a general positive association between residential density and physical activity, but no significant associations were observed with childhood obesity. Longitudinal studies are needed to confirm this association in the future.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Louis Duchesne, Rock Ouimet
Summary: Texture plays a significant role in the fundamental functions of soil in forest ecosystems. Using random forest machine learning algorithms, the study successfully modeled and mapped particle size composition in ecoforest polygons for managed forests in Quebec, Canada, meeting the needs of provincial forest managers.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Luisa Macieira, Jorge Saraiva, Lelita da Conceicao dos Santos
Summary: The study on 42 adolescents with overweight or obesity for up to 5 years after a structured medical intervention found a correlation between healthy eating habits, physical exercise, sedentary behavior, and normalization of BMI, fat mass, and waist circumference.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Megan Rodgers, Alexandra L. Migdal, Tahereh Ghorbani Rodriguez, Zsu-Zsu Chen, Anjali K. Nath, Robert E. Gerszten, Natasha Kasid, Elena Toschi, Juliet Tripaldi, Brent Heineman, Minh Phan, Long Ngo, Eleftheria Maratos-Flier, Jody Dushay
Summary: In this study, long-term weight loss with exenatide treatment was similar to that achieved with a hypocaloric diet in a population of early high responders. Weight loss at 3 months of treatment predicted super responder status in both treatment groups, with individual variability observed in weight loss outcomes.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Ligia J. Dominguez, Alfredo Gea, Liz Ruiz-Estigarribia, Carmen Sayon-Orea, Ujue Fresan, Mario Barbagallo, Miguel Ruiz-Canela, Miguel A. Martinez-Gonzalez
Summary: This study found that low dietary magnesium intake (less than 200 mg/d) was associated with an increased risk of developing hypertension in a Mediterranean population, especially in overweight/obese individuals. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet did not modify this association.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Siyuan Liu, Paul J. Veugelers, Katerina Maximova, Arto Ohinmaa
Summary: Implementing a sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax in Canada is a potential cost-effective policy option for reducing obesity and related chronic diseases. The model built in this study provides a more accurate estimate of the health and economic impact of SSB tax and could be used to estimate other sugar tax options.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Gordana Markovikj, Vesna Knights, Jasenka Gajdos Kljusuric
Summary: The ketogenic diet has shown positive effects on weight loss, especially in relation to visceral obesity and appetite control. A study with 100 participants in a weight loss program found that women lost an average of 22.7 kg and men lost an average of 29.7 kg. A modified equation was developed to predict expected body mass during different phases of the ketogenic diet.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Hyunjung Lee, Gugulethu T. Moyo, Rufus J. Theophilus, Wilna Oldewage-Theron
Summary: This study evaluated the associations between dietary changes and risk factors of type 2 diabetes in older populations in Sharpeville, South Africa. The results showed that women had significantly higher BMI levels compared to men, and waist circumference significantly decreased. Furthermore, intakes of total energy, fatty acids, and cholesterol were positively associated with BMI and waist circumference, while fatty acid intake was negatively associated with HOMA-IR and HOMA-B.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Ella Muhli, Ella Koivuniemi, Kirsi Laitinen
Summary: This study examined the dietary quality and physical activity levels of 1034 pregnant women in different regions of Finland. The results showed that 53% of the women had poor dietary quality and 45% had low levels of physical activity. However, these lifestyle habits were not significantly impacted by a history of gestational diabetes (GDM), but rather by overweight status.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Klarissa R. Wilkinson, Larry A. Tucker, Lance E. Davidson, Bruce W. Bailey
Summary: Regular consumption of non-fat milk was associated with lower levels of abdominal adiposity, while no significant differences were found for full-fat milk drinkers or milk abstainers.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Haddy Tunkara-Bah, Haddy Jallow Badjan, Thomas Senghore
Summary: The study aimed to determine the dietary factors associated with being overweight and obese among school-going adolescents in Region One, The Gambia. The findings revealed the co-existence of under-nutrition and over-nutrition among students, primarily linked to poor eating habits.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Ligia J. Dominguez, Nicola Veronese, Giovanna Di Bella, Claudia Cusumano, Angela Parisi, Federica Tagliaferri, Stefano Ciriminna, Mario Barbagallo
Summary: The current obesity pandemic is a major global public health problem due to its association with chronic non-communicable disabling conditions and increased mortality. Population aging increases the risk of non-communicable chronic diseases associated with obesity. Numerous studies have shown that overweight and obesity are major risk factors for cardiovascular disease and cancer. Research has shifted towards examining the effects of dietary patterns, with the Mediterranean diet showing the most evidence of health benefits. There is evidence confirming the inverse association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and overweight/obesity.
EXPERIMENTAL GERONTOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Luigi Barrea, Gabriella Pugliese, Daniela Laudisio, Annamaria Colao, Silvia Savastano, Giovanna Muscogiuri
Summary: Menopausal transition is linked to weight gain and increased visceral fat distribution, leading to metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The Mediterranean diet has been shown to be effective in weight control and managing menopause, as well as offering benefits for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Review
Biology
Elena Fornari, Marco Brusati, Claudio Maffeis
Summary: To prevent childhood obesity, promoting breastfeeding, reducing protein content in formulated milks, and focusing on the diet of children in the first 12-24 months are crucial. Involving families and schools in promoting physical activity and healthy eating, as well as taking a multidimensional approach to interventions, are also important for increasing effectiveness in preventing childhood obesity.
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Clinical Neurology
Lydi-Anne Vezina-Im, Alexandre Lebel, Pierre Gagnon, Theresa A. Nicklas, Tom Baranowski
BEHAVIORAL SLEEP MEDICINE
(2019)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Pierre Paul Audate, Melissa A. Fernandez, Genevieve Cloutier, Alexandre Lebel
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Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Genevieve Cool, Ianis Delpla, Pierre Gagnon, Alexandre Lebel, Rehan Sadiq, Manuel J. Rodriguez
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING & SOFTWARE
(2019)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Melissa Anne Fernandez, Sophie Desroches, Marie Marquis, Alexandre Lebel, Mylene Turcotte, Veronique Provencher
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2019)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Laurence Letarte, Sonia Pomerleau, Andre Tchernof, Laurent Biertho, Edward Owen D. Waygood, Alexandre Lebel
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Environmental Sciences
Stephanie Gamache, Thierno Amadou Diallo, Ketan Shankardass, Alexandre Lebel
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Laurence Letarte, Pierre Gagnon, Rachel McKay, Amelie Quesnel-Vallee, E. O. D. Waygood, Alexandre Lebel
Summary: Exposure to neighborhood deprivation can have significant impacts on health, behavior, and social outcomes. Individual socioeconomic characteristics such as education, urbanity, and immigration status are closely associated with stable trajectories of deprivation. Sequence analysis is an effective tool to understand the distribution of health outcomes and the long-term effects of neighborhood exposures.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Pascale Morin, Amelie Boulanger, Myriam Landry, Alexandre Lebel, Pierre Gagnon
Summary: A web-based self-diagnostic questionnaire on school food service offer was successfully developed and validated in Quebec, Canada, using a mixed methods approach. The questionnaire focused on main aspects of school food service and showed good agreement among respondents, with high satisfaction levels.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Pierre Paul Audate, Genevieve Cloutier, Alexandre Lebel
Summary: By studying UA practitioners in Montreal and Quito, it was found that in Montreal, Eco-engaged and Socio-engaged types were predominant, while Econoexpert and Versatile-caretaker types characterized practitioners in Quito. Motivations for participating in UA in both cities are mainly related to self-provision of healthy food, health and wellbeing, empowerment, social capital, and economic rewards.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2021)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Rachel McKay, Laurence Letarte, Alexandre Lebel, Amelie Quesnel-Vallee
Summary: This study aims to establish a typology of care trajectories following a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and explore the social determinants of these trajectories. Three trajectories were identified: Regular Family Physician Predominant, Specialist Physician Predominant, and Few Services. Male gender, higher education, and immigrant status were associated with the Specialist or Few Services trajectories. Furthermore, patients diagnosed in physician's offices were more likely to follow the Regular Family Physician trajectory.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sekou Samadoulougou, Leanne Idzerda, Laurence Letarte, Rachel McKay, Amelie Quesnel-Vallee, Alexandre Lebel
Summary: People with obesity in Quebec can be categorized into three clusters based on demographic, clinical, and behavioural characteristics. The clusters include young individuals, people with higher levels of depression and anxiety, and older adults with high comorbidity. There is a strong association between high levels of depression and anxiety and poor self-perceived health.
ANNALS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Laurence Letarte, Sekou Samadoulougou, Rachel McKay, Amelie Quesnel-Vallee, E. O. D. Waygood, Alexandre Lebel
Summary: This study examines the association between neighborhood deprivation and obesity using logistic modeling. The results show that individuals in low socioeconomic status neighborhoods are more susceptible to obesity, as well as those exposed to neighborhood deprivation at the beginning of their trajectory. This research can help identify individuals at higher risk of developing obesity-related health issues.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2022)
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Urban Studies
Pierre Paul Audate, Genevieve Cloutier, Alexandre Lebel
Summary: Urban agriculture has become a key element in the future planning decisions of cities worldwide. It is being experimented with as a means of transforming urban space into place, and this study aims to explore its characteristics in deprived neighborhoods and how it creates meaningful experiences for participants. The findings suggest that urban agriculture goes beyond meeting material needs and can foster a sense of place and community belonging in the studied neighborhoods.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Sekou Samadoulougou, Leanne Idzerda, Roxane Dault, Alexandre Lebel, Anne-Marie Cloutier, Alain Vanasse
OBESITY SCIENCE & PRACTICE
(2020)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anais Lacasse, M. Gabrielle Page, Manon Choiniere, Marc Dorais, Bilkis Vissandjee, Hermine Lore Nguena Nguefack, Joel Katz, Oumar Malle Samb, Alain Vanasse
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH-REVUE CANADIENNE DE SANTE PUBLIQUE
(2020)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha Horn, Yana Litovsky, George Loewenstein
Summary: This study suggests that curiosity can be a useful tool in increasing demand for and engagement with aversive health information. By manipulating curiosity through various methods, researchers found that participants were more likely to view and engage with information about their drinking habits, cancer risk, and the sugar content in drinks. Overall, curiosity prompts provide a simple and effective way to increase engagement with aversive health information.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sandra Gillner
Summary: Despite high expectations, the extensive and rapid adoption of AI in medical diagnostics has not been realized. This study investigates the perception and navigation of AI providers in complex healthcare systems, revealing their self-organization to increase adaptability and the practices utilized to mitigate tensions within the healthcare subsystems.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fabian Duartea, Alvaro Jimenez-Molina
Summary: This study found that violence related to social protest has a significant impact on depressive symptoms, leading to an increase in depression among the population in Chile. The effect varies by gender and age, with a stronger influence on men and young adults.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nick Graetz, Carl Gershenson, Sonya R. Porter, Danielle H. Sandler, Emily Lemmerman, Matthew Desmond
Summary: Investments in stable, affordable housing may be an important tool for improving population health. This study, using administrative data, found that high rent burden, increases in rent burden during midlife, and evictions were associated with increased mortality.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wan Wei
Summary: This study explores the phenomenon of other patient participation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), uncovering the various roles that third parties can assume during medical interactions. The findings contribute to existing research on patient resistance and triadic medical interactions, providing insights into the dynamics and implications of third-party involvement in medical consultations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Harry Scarbrough, Katie Rose M. Sanfilippo, Alexandra Ziemann, Charitini Stavropoulou
Summary: This paper examines the contribution of pilot implementation studies to the wider spread and sustainability of innovation in healthcare systems. Through an empirical examination of an innovation intermediary organization in the English NHS, the study finds that their work in mobilizing pilot-based evidence involves configuring to context, transitioning evidence, and managing the transition. The findings contribute to theory by showing how intermediary roles can support the effective transitioning of pilot-based evidence, leading to more widespread adoption and sustainability of innovation.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marta Seiz, Leire Salazar, Tatiana Eremenko
Summary: This study examines the impact of maternal educational selection on birth outcomes during an economic recession, and finds that more educated mothers are more likely to give birth during high unemployment periods. Additionally, maternal education mitigates the adverse effects of unemployment on birth outcomes and is consistently associated with better perinatal health.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jingyuan Shi, Hye Kyung Kim, Charles T. Salmon, Edson C. Tandoc Jr, Zhang Hao Goh
Summary: This study examines the influence of individual and collective norms on COVID-19 vaccination intention across eight Asian countries. The findings reveal nuanced patterns of how individual and collective social norms influence health behavioral decisions, depending on the degree of cultural tightness-looseness.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elliot Friedman, Melissa Franks, Elizabeth Teas, Patricia A. Thomas
Summary: This study found that positive relations with others have a significant impact on functional limitations and longevity in aging adults, independent of social integration and social support.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhuolin Pan, Yuqi Liu, Ye Liu, Ziwen Huo, Wenchao Han
Summary: This study examines the effects of age-friendly neighbourhood environment and functional abilities on life satisfaction among older adults in urban China. The findings highlight the importance of transportation, housing, and social and physical environment factors in influencing functional abilities and life satisfaction. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers in enhancing older adults' life satisfaction in the Chinese urban context.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)