Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chang Ma, Xuehui Zheng, Yi Yang, Peili Bu
Summary: This study clarified the effects of black tea supplementation on blood pressure through a systematic review and meta-analysis, suggesting a favorable impact on cardiovascular health. No significant influence of dose or duration of black tea flavonoid supplementation was found. Sensitivity analysis showed no individual study had a significant impact on the results.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hui Luo, Hong Ge
Summary: This meta-analysis suggests that drinking hot tea is significantly associated with an increased risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), but not with esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC).
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maryam Noori, Ahmad Jayedi, Tauseef Ahmad Khan, Sajjad Moradi, Sakineh Shab-Bidar
Summary: By systematically reviewing relevant studies, this research found a dose-response relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and bone mineral density in adults. Adopting a Mediterranean-style eating pattern may have modest beneficial effects on bone health.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Fang Zheng, Kelie Chen, Jiamin Zhong, Song Tang, Sinan Xu, Weiguo Lu, Yihua Wu, Dajing Xia
Summary: Numerous studies have indicated that tea consumption may inhibit the development of gynecologic tumors; however, the association between tea intake and gynecologic cancers remains controversial. This study reviewed 19 cohort studies and found no significant association between tea intake and gynecologic tumor risk. Subgroup analyses suggested a preventive effect of non-herbal tea, particularly black tea, on ovarian cancer. Although not statistically significant, there was a decreasing trend in ovarian cancer risk with tea consumption of 1.40 to 3.12 cups per day. Further research is needed to validate the potential weak preventive effect of green tea on gynecologic cancers.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kimia Torabynasab, Hossein Shahinfar, Nastaran Payandeh, Shima Jazayeri
Summary: This study aimed to examine the correlation between dietary caffeine (coffee and tea) intake and the presence of depressive symptoms in adults. The findings suggest that coffee and dietary caffeine may have a protective effect against the development of depression, while no evidence suggesting a link between tea consumption and reduced depressive symptoms has been found.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lijun Yuan, Huifang Hu, Tianze Li, Jinli Zhang, Yifei Feng, Xingjin Yang, Yang Li, Yuying Wu, Xi Li, Hao Huang, Fulan Hu, Chuanqi Chen, Ming Zhang, Yang Zhao, Dongsheng Hu
Summary: This meta-analysis based on prospective cohort studies found a positive association between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and the risk of cardiovascular events (CVEs) and all-cause mortality. Each additional daily serving of UPF was associated with a 4% increased risk for CVEs and a 2% increased risk for all-cause mortality. The risk of CVEs showed a linear upward trend with increasing UPF intake, while the risk of all-cause mortality showed a nonlinear upward trend. These findings suggest the importance of controlling UPF intake in daily diet.
Review
Oncology
Qihong Zhao, Yue He, Kexin Wang, Chen Wang, Hanhan Wu, Lei Gao, Anla Hu, Wanshui Yang, Sufang Wang
Summary: The study found that total dairy, milk, cheese, and curd were positively associated with liver cancer risk, although not statistically significant, while higher yogurt intake was associated with reduced risk. Further research is needed to verify the relationship between dairy foods and cancer.
NUTRITION AND CANCER-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
J. Ding, Yi Zhang
Summary: This study aims to explore the association between egg consumption and metabolic syndrome (MetS) in the adult population. The results show that higher egg consumption is associated with a lower probability of having MetS. However, more well-designed prospective cohort studies are needed due to the limited evidence.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION HEALTH & AGING
(2022)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Mengyuan Shi, Limin Cao, Huiyuan Liu, Yuhan Zhou, Yuhong Zhao, Yang Xia
Summary: A meta-analysis was conducted to investigate the association between tea drinking and cognitive disorders in older adults. The results showed that tea drinking was negatively associated with cognitive disorders, and a dose-response relationship was found.
FRONTIERS IN AGING NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Jinchuan Yu, Di Liang, Jiujiu Li, Zhengxiang Liu, Fuding Zhou, Ting Wang, Shaodi Ma, Guangjun Wang, Baochun Chen, Wenjun Chen
Summary: Multiple studies suggest that higher intake of coffee or green tea may be associated with a lower risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). A meta-analysis of observational studies, involving a total of 32 studies and over 4 million participants, confirmed this association. Drinking coffee or green tea may be a potentially effective approach for the prevention or mitigation of HCC, but further well-designed observational studies and clinical experimental research are needed for confirmation.
NUTRITION AND CANCER-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Peng Wang, Xiu Mei Ma, Kang Geng, Zong Zhe Jiang, Pei Yu Yan, Yong Xu
Summary: Tea has moderate regulatory effects on adipose, glycemic control, lipid profiles, and blood pressure, but has little impact on total cholesterol and waist circumference. Camellia and herbal teas yield different benefits in regulating metabolism.
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kejia Yan, Zheng Qie, Elizabeth Vasquez, Feng Guo, Lijie Zhang, Zhijuan Lin, Hao Qin
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the association between tea consumption and neural tube defects (NTDs). The results showed that tea consumption during the periconceptional period did not significantly increase the prevalence of NTDs. Further studies are needed to confirm the association between tea consumption and NTD prevalence.
NUTRITION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Liqi Zhang, Junyan Ma, Kaiqing Lin, Yifei Lv, Huihua Wang, Jun Lin
Summary: A meta-analysis on the relationship between tea consumption and endometrial cancer risk found no significant association between the two. While significant heterogeneity was detected among the studies, no publication bias was found. Further research and cohort studies are recommended to confirm these results.
NUTRITION AND CANCER-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Janett Barbaresko, Alexander Lang, Edyta Szczerba, Christina Baechle, Julia Beckhaus, Lukas Schwingshackl, Manuela Neuenschwander, Sabrina Schlesinger
Summary: This study systematically summarized the evidence on diet and all-cause mortality in individuals with type 2 diabetes. The results showed that higher intake of fish, whole grain, fiber, and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids were inversely associated with all-cause mortality. Uncertain or no association was observed for other dietary factors.
Review
Cell Biology
Donya Poursalehi, Keyhan Lotfi, Parvane Saneei
Summary: This study reviewed the association between Mediterranean diet and frailty risk in elderly adults through a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis. The results showed an inverse relationship between adherence to Mediterranean diet and risk of frailty and pre-frailty. This study highlights the importance of Mediterranean diet in promoting health among older adults.
AGEING RESEARCH REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Dongyu Zhang, Yilin Feng, Nan Li, Xuezheng Sun
Summary: The study found that moderate fruit and vegetable consumption was significantly inversely associated with frequent mental distress (FMD) among breast cancer survivors. No significant association was found between fruit juice consumption and FMD. There was no interaction between adverse lifestyle behaviors and the outcomes.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Dongyu Zhang, Yuzhi Xi, Yilin Feng
Summary: This study synthesized multiple epidemiologic studies and found that high blood cholesterol is associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer, while high HDL-C is linked to a decreased risk. The associations of other lipid levels were not significant.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER PREVENTION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marisa A. Patti, Nan Li, Melissa Eliot, Craig Newschaffer, Kimberly Yolton, Jane Khoury, Aimin Chen, Bruce P. Lanphear, Kristen Lyall, Irva Hertz-Picciotto, Margaret Daniele Fallin, Lisa A. Croen, Joseph M. Braun
Summary: Maternal caffeine intake during pregnancy is positively associated with child ASD-related behaviors, particularly among women with higher pre-pregnancy BMI. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nan Li, Yun Liu, George D. Papandonatos, Antonia M. Calafat, Charles B. Eaton, Karl T. Kelsey, Kim M. Cecil, Heidi J. Kalkwarf, Kimberly Yolton, Bruce P. Lanphear, Aimin Chen, Joseph M. Braun
Summary: The study revealed that children with higher gestational exposure to PFOA and PFHxS were associated with unfavorable cardiometabolic risk in adolescence, primarily driven by insulin resistance and adiponectin to leptin ratio. Other individual cardiometabolic risk factors associated with gestational PFOA included insulin and waist circumference.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
John T. Schousboe, Brian L. Sprague, Linn Abraham, Ellen S. O'Meara, Tracy Onega, Shailesh Advani, Louise M. Henderson, Karen J. Wernli, Dongyu Zhang, Diana L. Miglioretti, Dejana Braithwaite, Karla Kerlikowske
Summary: The study found that extending screening mammography to age 80 may have benefits for some women, but the absolute reduction in death rates is small for women with comorbidities. Therefore, women over 75 should weigh the risks and benefits when considering screening mammography.
ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Anjali Gupta, Dongyu Zhang, Dejana Braithwaite, Shama D. Karanth, Tina D. Tailor, Jeffrey M. Clarke, Tomi Akinyemiju
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between race and all-cause mortality among non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients who received immunotherapy. The results showed that Non-Hispanic Black patients had a lower risk of death compared to Non-Hispanic White patients. Among those with comorbidities and living in regions with lower median income, Non-Hispanic Black patients had a lower risk of death. Overall, NH-Black patients experienced higher survival compared with NH-White patients.
JOURNAL OF IMMUNOTHERAPY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dongyu Zhang, Linn Abraham, Brian L. Sprague, Tracy Onega, Shailesh Advani, Joshua Demb, Diana L. Miglioretti, Louise M. Henderson, Karen J. Wernli, Louise C. Walter, Karla Kerlikowske, John T. Schousboe, Elizabeth Chrischilles, Dejana Braithwaite, Ellen S. O'Meara
Summary: Using data from the Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium, the study found a link between functional limitations in older women and adherence to screening mammography, with women with higher levels of limitations being less likely to follow screening recommendations.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Shama D. Karanth, Caretia Washington, Ting-Yuan D. Cheng, Daohong Zhou, Christiaan Leeuwenburgh, Dejana Braithwaite, Dongyu Zhang
Summary: This study explored the associations of C-reactive protein (CRP) and systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) with sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity in older adults with chronic comorbidities. The results showed a positive association between SII and both sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity, while the association with CRP was not consistently significant.
Article
Oncology
Dongyu Zhang, Neil J. Shah, Michael Cook, Matthew Blackburn, Michael T. Serzan, Shailesh Advani, Arnold L. Potosky, Michael B. Atkins, Dejana Braithwaite
Summary: This study found that among advanced cancer patients receiving ICIs, those with higher BMI were more likely to experience toxicities, suggesting that body fat may play a role in the development of toxicities following ICIs treatment.
Article
Oncology
Shuang Yang, Ya-Chen Tina Shih, Jinhai Huo, Hiren J. Mehta, Yonghui Wu, Ramzi G. Salloum, Michelle Alvarado, Dongyu Zhang, Dejana Braithwaite, Yi Guo, Jiang Bian
Summary: This study used real-world data to estimate the complication rates associated with invasive diagnostic procedures (IDPs) after low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) for lung cancer screening. The results indicated higher complication rates compared to previous studies, highlighting the importance of adhering to clinical guidelines to minimize potential harms during screening.
Article
Oncology
Shailesh Advani, Linn Abraham, Diana S. M. Buist, Karla Kerlikowske, Diana L. Miglioretti, Brian L. Sprague, Louise M. Henderson, Tracy Onega, John T. Schousboe, Joshua Demb, Dongyu Zhang, Louise C. Walter, Christoph Lee, Dejana Braithwaite, Ellen S. O'Meara
Summary: This study investigated the impact of age and comorbidity on biopsy rates and findings among older women. The results showed that biopsy rates decreased with age and increased with comorbidity. Core and surgical biopsy rates only increased in the age group of 66-74. The yield of invasive breast cancer increased with age for all biopsy types, irrespective of comorbidity.
JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Blanche C. Ip, Nan Li, Medina Jackson-Browne, Melissa Eliot, Yingying Xu, Aimin Chen, Bruce P. Lanphear, Adam J. Spanier, Joseph M. Braun
Summary: The study found that cord blood leptin and adiponectin concentrations can affect children's lung development and function, with higher cord blood adiponectin concentrations associated with higher %FEV1 in girls, and higher leptin concentrations associated with lower risk of wheeze in girls. However, higher adiponectin concentrations were associated with a lower risk of wheeze in both boys and girls.
JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL ORIGINS OF HEALTH AND DISEASE
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Swati Sakhuja, April Deveaux, Lauren E. Wilson, Neomi Vin-Raviv, Dongyu Zhang, Dejana Braithwaite, Sean Altekruse, Tomi Akinyemiju
Summary: The study investigated patterns of de-novo metastases and their association with breast cancer-specific mortality across different subtypes and racial groups. Results showed that the site and fatality of de-novo metastases varied by subtype and race, providing valuable information for improving risk stratification and post-diagnostic surveillance to reduce breast cancer mortality.
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
John T. Schousboe, Brian L. Sprague, Linn Abraham, Ellen S. O'Meara, Tracy Onega, Shailesh Advani, Louise M. Henderson, Karen J. Wernli, Dongyu Zhang, Diana L. Miglioretti, Dejana Braithwaite, Karla Kerlikowske
Summary: Extending mammography screening to age 80 appears to be cost-effective in certain scenarios, but the absolute number of deaths averted is small, especially for women with comorbidities. Women considering screening beyond age 75 should carefully weigh the potential harms of overdiagnosis against the potential benefits of averting breast cancer death.
ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
