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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Keita Kinoshita, Naoki Ozato, Tohru Yamaguchi, Kenta Mori, Yoshihisa Katsuragi, Takuji Yasukawa, Koichi Murashita, Shigeyuki Nakaji, Kazushige Ihara
Summary: This study investigates the association between visceral fat and influenza infection in Japanese adults. The results suggest that higher visceral fat accumulation is associated with increased influenza infection risk.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Junjie Zhu, Yue Zhang, Yiling Wu, Yu Xiang, Xin Tong, Yuting Yu, Yun Qiu, Shuheng Cui, Qi Zhao, Na Wang, Yonggen Jiang, Genming Zhao
Summary: This study examined the association between obesity and dyslipidemia among Chinese adults in Shanghai. The study found that participants with obesity had a higher risk of high cholesterol, high triglycerides, high LDL-C, and low HDL-C. Gender, age, hypertension, and diabetes were found to potentially modify this association.
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Orthopedics
David C. Landy, Jonathan D. Grabau, K. Keely Boyle, Michael P. Ast, James A. Browne, Cale A. Jacobs, Stephen T. Duncan, Eric M. Hecht
Summary: This study explores the self-reported health of US adults with severe obesity and osteoarthritis (OA). About 64% of participants rated their health as good or better, and physical functioning was found to be a strong predictor of self-reported health.
JOURNAL OF ARTHROPLASTY
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Zhu Liang, Jianqiao Liu
Summary: In U.S. women aged 18-44, bedtime and waketime were significantly correlated with infertility, with early-bed/early-rise behavior associated with the lowest infertility rate. Further research is needed as sleep behaviors could be a novel strategy to address infertility.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Pedro L. Valenzuela, Alejandro Santos-Lozano, Alberto Torres-Barran, Javier S. Morales, Adrian Castillo-Garcia, Luis M. Ruilope, David Rios-Insua, Jose M. Ordovas, Alejandro Lucia
Summary: Poor sleep is associated with a higher likelihood of presenting major cardiovascular disease risk factors, particularly physical inactivity. Optimal sleep, normal sleep duration, no difficulties falling asleep, and restful sleep are associated with a lower total cardiovascular disease risk score.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kai Wang, Fang Xia, Qingwen Li, Xin Luo, Jinyi Wu
Summary: This study aims to explore the association between weekend warrior activity and other physical activity patterns with VAI in US adults. The results show that weekend warriors can lower VAI compared to inactive adults, and there is no significant difference in reducing VAI between weekend warriors and regularly active adults. This study provides compelling evidence of the beneficial effect of weekend warrior activity on visceral obesity.
JMIR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SURVEILLANCE
(2023)
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Pediatrics
Ola Kvist, Ana Luiza Dallora, Ola Nilsson, Peter Anderberg, Johan Sanmartin Berglund, Carl-Erik Flodmark, Sandra Diaz
Summary: The study assessed growth plate fusion by MRI and found that the process is influenced by factors such as age, sex, pubertal development, and BMI. Fusion occurs approximately 2 years earlier in females than in males, and overweight individuals are more likely to experience growth plate fusion compared to those with normal weight.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Michelle C. Kegler, April Hermstad, Regine Haardorfer
Summary: This study identified several dimensions of the home food environment that are associated with diet quality and overweight/obesity among U.S. adults, including food placement, meal preparation, frequency of shopping for fruit, variety of fruits and vegetables available, restaurant food for family meals, availability of salty snacks and sweets, availability of less healthy beverages, family eating with the TV on, and having a TV in the dining area. Targeting these factors in the home food environment may be a promising approach for future intervention research.
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Su-Wei Fu, Shen Li, Zhi-Yan Shi, Qing-Li He
Summary: This study aimed to determine the agreement between children's self-reported and their mothers' proxy-reported dental anxiety and its affecting factors. The results showed that there was no agreement between the two groups in terms of dental anxiety. Age and mother's presence were found to be associated with the risk of children's dental anxiety.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Julia Bober, Klaudia Wisniewska, Katarzyna Okreglicka
Summary: Eating behaviours play a significant role in determining energy intake and can be influenced by food choices and decisions concerning the initiation and termination of eating. This study aimed to examine and compare the eating behaviours of Polish and Portuguese adults and explore the associations between daily behaviours, food-approaches and food-avoidance behaviours, and BMI in both populations. The survey was conducted using a website-based questionnaire involving single-choice questions. No significant differences in eating behaviours related to BMI levels were found between the Polish and Portuguese adults. However, both groups exhibited an increased intensity of food-approach behaviours, which directly correlated with higher BMI. Binge drinking and increased snacking intensity were also associated with higher BMI, with a higher prevalence of binge drinking observed in the Polish sample. The study highlights the importance of nutrition education in improving eating habits and food choices to prevent overweight and obesity in adults.
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Infectious Diseases
Joel Cuffey, Christopher A. Lepczyk, Shuoli Zhao, Nicholas M. Fountain-Jones
Summary: Toxoplasma gondii exposure is associated with higher BMI and worse diet quality among lower-income females, particularly at higher levels of BMI and worse diet quality. However, no associations were found among males.
PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yanze Lin, Xugang Zhong, Dongning Lu, Wenchao Yao, Jinlei Zhou, Ruiji Wu, Fabo Feng
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between fat accumulation (visceral or subcutaneous) and bone mineral density (BMD) by conducting a large-scale investigation on a nationally representative population in the United States. Weighted multiple linear regression models were used to evaluate the association between fat accumulation and BMD, along with smooth curve fitting to explore potential nonlinear relationships. The results showed a negative correlation between lumbar BMD and visceral mass index (VMI) as well as subcutaneous mass index (SMI). However, the relationship between VMI and lumbar BMD displayed a U-shaped pattern, with an inflection point of 0.304 kg/m(2).
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Diana Beatriz Ramirez Luque, Neirru L. Rocha Huaman, Yaquelin E. Calizaya-Milla, Sergio E. Calizaya-Milla, Cristian Ramos-Vera, Jacksaint Saintila
Summary: This study examined body self-perception, dietary self-efficacy, and BMI in the Peruvian population. The majority of participants were dissatisfied with their body and had low dietary self-efficacy. Men had higher BMI and were more likely to underestimate their weight compared to women. It is important to implement preventive measures to improve body perception among individuals, considering factors such as gender and age.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GENERAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Jeanette M. Andrade, Philip G. Grandoff, Sydney T. Schneider
Summary: This study aimed to determine the relationship between vitamin D intake and self-reported vitamin D deficiency among US adults. The findings showed significant associations between vitamin D deficiency and chronic conditions, vitamin D supplement use, age, and sun exposure. However, there was no significant difference in vitamin D intake from food/beverages on vitamin D deficiency status.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xing Hu, Lingbing Meng, Zhimin Wei, Hongxuan Xu, Jianyi Li, Yingying Li, Na Jia, Hui Li, Xin Qi, Xuezhai Zeng, Qiuxia Zhang, Juan Li, Deping Liu
Summary: This study evaluated the prevalence and potential risk factors of self-reported diabetes among the elderly in China. Urban area, older age, female gender, higher income, poor sleep quality, among other factors, were identified as potential risk factors for diabetes.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Katherine Sawyer, Kim Fredman Stein, Pamela Jacobsen, Tom P. Freeman, Anna K. M. Blackwell, Chris Metcalfe, David Kessler, Marcus R. Munafo, Paul Aveyard, Gemma M. J. Taylor
Summary: This study aimed to understand participants' views and experiences of receiving a novel smoking cessation intervention. The results showed that the majority of people accepted the integrated smoking cessation and mental health treatment, but there were also some implementation barriers.
HEALTH EXPECTATIONS
(2023)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Annika Theodoulou, Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, Jordan Gorenberg, Jason L. L. Oke, Ailsa R. R. Butler, Anastasios Bastounis, Susan A. A. Jebb, Paul Aveyard
Summary: Behavioral weight management programs can lead to weight loss, but subsequent weight regain may negatively affect mental health outcomes. A meta-analysis of 47 studies found that these programs did not harm mental health and may actually improve some dimensions of it. However, the association between weight change and changes in depression and/or anxiety scores over time was inconclusive.
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Substance Abuse
Adrian H. Taylor, Tom P. Thompson, Adam Streeter, Jade Chynoweth, Tristan Snowsill, Wendy Ingram, Michael Ussher, Paul Aveyard, Rachael L. Murray, Tess Harris, Lynne Callaghan, Colin Green, Colin J. Greaves, Lisa Price, Siobhan Creanor
Summary: Behavioral support can effectively reduce smoking and increase physical activity for smokers who are unmotivated to quit, but it does not have long-term effects on smoking cessation and physical activity.
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Psychiatry
Charlotte Lee, Felicity Waite, Carmen Piernas, Paul Aveyard
Summary: This study aimed to develop an intervention to improve uptake and engagement with a mainstream weight management program for people with serious mental illness (SMI). The intervention included attending a 12-week mainstream weight management program and receiving online adjunct support and regular check-ins. Preliminary results showed that the intervention was feasible and acceptable, warranting further trials.
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, Annika Theodoulou, Jason L. L. Oke, Ailsa R. R. Butler, Anastasios Bastounis, Anna Dunnigan, Rimu Byadya, Linda J. J. Cobiac, Peter Scarborough, F. D. Richard Hobbs, Falko F. F. Sniehotta, Susan A. A. Jebb, Paul Aveyard
Summary: Behavioral weight management programs (BWMPs) can reduce cardiometabolic risk factors, with effects lasting for at least 5 years after program end, despite weight regain. However, the evidence regarding whether they can reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease or diabetes is less certain.
CIRCULATION-CARDIOVASCULAR QUALITY AND OUTCOMES
(2023)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Adrian H. Taylor, Tom P. Thompson, Adam Streeter, Jade Chynoweth, Tristan Snowsill, Wendy Ingram, Michael Ussher, Paul Aveyard, Rachael L. Murray, Tess Harris, Colin Green, Jane Horrell, Lynne Callaghan, Colin J. Greaves, Lisa Price, Lucy Cartwright, Jonny Wilks, Sarah Campbell, Dan Preece, Siobhan Creanor
Summary: This study examined the effect of motivational support for smokers who wanted to reduce smoking but not quit immediately. The intervention, which aimed to increase physical activity and reduce smoking, did not lead to significant increases in prolonged abstinence. Additionally, the intervention was not cost-effective.
HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
(2023)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Dimitrios A. Koutoukidis, Emma Barron, Richard Stevens, Paul Aveyard, Jonathan Valabhji, Susan A. Jebb
Summary: This study found that people who start a weight management program in January tend to lose more weight compared to those who start at other times of the year, with a difference ranging from 12% to 30%.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Charlotte Albury, Helena Webb, Elizabeth Stokoe, Sue Ziebland, Constantinos Koshiaris, Joseph J. Lee, Paul Aveyard
Summary: This study examined the relationship between language used in clinical visits and patient weight loss. The results showed that presenting weight loss treatment as a positive opportunity was associated with greater treatment uptake and weight loss.
ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Dimitrios A. Koutoukidis, Susan A. Jebb, Claire Foster, Pete Wheatstone, Alison Horne, T. Martyn Hill, Amy Taylor, Alba Realpe, Felix Achana, Simon J. A. Buczacki
Summary: The aim of this trial is to assess the feasibility of intentional weight loss before colorectal cancer surgery and determine whether to proceed with a definitive trial.
COLORECTAL DISEASE
(2023)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Gina M. Wren, Dimitrios A. Koutoukidis, Jadine Scragg, Michael Whitman, Susan Jebb
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between three aspects of goal setting and weight loss. The results showed that setting higher weight loss goals and being motivated by health or fitness were associated with greater weight loss and lower likelihood of dropout.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Dimitrios A. Koutoukidis, Ferenc E. Mozes, Susan A. Jebb, Jeremy W. Tomlinson, Michael Pavlides, Francesca Saffioti, Rosemary Huntriss, Paul Aveyard, Jeremy F. Cobbold
Summary: The study demonstrates that a low-energy diet is a highly adherent, safe, and effective treatment for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anisa Hajizadeh, Laura Heath, Aryati Ahmad, Maryam Kebbe, Susan Anne Jebb, Paul Aveyard, Gemma Hughes
Summary: Clinical trials have shown that providing advice and support for weight management can lead to meaningful weight loss. However, in real-world clinical settings, the offering of weight management advice is often low. Using Strong Structuration Theory, this study explored how weight stigma and professional responsibilities influenced clinicians in primary care to raise (or not) the issue of excess weight with patients. The findings suggest a tension between clinical guidelines and the lived experience of patients, resulting in an absence of weight management advice and potentially reinforcing weight stigma.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2023)
