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While existing studies conducted in South Asian countries have provided valuable insights into the nutritional status of the marginalized third-gender population and highlighted suboptimal nutritional conditio...
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the neutrophil-to-HDL cholesterol ratio (NHR) and the risk of hearing loss, as well as to evaluate the potential of the NHR as a biomarker for hearing l...
This umbrella meta-analysis evaluates the effects of probiotics on cognitive function and metabolic health in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by synthesizing findings from meta-ana...
To assess and rank the comparative effects of different exact macronutrient compositions for type 2 diabetes management rather than examining single macronutrients or as a dietary pattern.
Assessing vitamin A (VA) status using retinol and retinol-binding protein (RBP) in the presence of infection and inflammation remains challenging, as both markers prove to be unreliable during such physiologic...
This study aimed to assess the relationship between magnesium depletion score (MDS) and overactive bladder (OAB) prevalence.
The Cardiac Metabolic Index (CMI) is a comprehensive metabolic indicator, but studies on its relationship with Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD) are limited. We aim to explore the association between CMI and DKD.
A current investigation was performed to review and summarize the results of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) studies that have assessed the effectiveness of fasting regimens (FRs) including intermittent fast...
Sturge-Weber Syndrome (SWS), is a rare neuro-oculo-cutaneous disorder that presents unique diagnostic and management challenges, particularly in resource-limited settings. This editorial reflects on a recent c...
Chronic bronchitis and emphysema (CBE) are two main types of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We aimed to investigate the relationship between dietary calcium intake and the risk of CBE.
Obesity and overweight are widespread among individuals in both developed and emerging nations. Obesity is a global health issue, and its prevalence has been increasing in Egypt for several decades. The health...
The prevalence of malnutrition in hospitalized patients continues to be high across countries, including Ethiopia. Although Nurses have key role to provide nutritional care, their practice is unknown in Ethiopia.
Previous epidemiological studies on the correlation between fruit and vegetable consumption and asthma, the majority of them were conducted in developed countries, have led to conflicting results. This study a...
Bacterial infections in pregnancy pose significant health risks in East Africa. This study estimates pooled prevalence and identifies key risk factors, addressing limited data to improve maternal health outcom...
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are characterized by poor nutritional composition and the generating neo-formed carcinogens during high levels of processing. The current study aimed to investigate the association...
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) have been shown to improve survival rate in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients, but their high costs impose a significant economic burden. This study aimed to evaluate th...
Endometrial polyps (EPs) are at risk of transforming into endometrial cancer (EC). Terminal EC seriously affects women’s quality of life and places a heavy financial burden on families. Investigating the risk ...
The components of metabolic syndrome (MetS) have previously been demonstrated to be contributors to cognitive decline in older adults as individual factors, but not collectively as a syndrome. This study inves...
The transition to a planetary health diet goes along with the increase of plant-based alternatives to milk available on the market. Therefore, it is necessary to assess the consequences of replacing milk with ...
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, people were recommended to implement new health behaviors into their daily routines to prevent the viral spread. The aim of this study was to investigate whether specific heal...
The six-minute walk test (6MWT) is a key tool for assessing fitness in obese individuals, but existing reference equations for the six-minute walk distance (6MWD) are limited and overlook the six-minute walk w...
The intestinal microbiota, also called visceral brain, exhibits high biological activity and influences health status. The aim of this study was to evaluate selected dietary determinants of the levels of intes...
Breastfeeding is the optimal choice for infant health, and spiritual health may assist mothers in adapting to maternal roles, including breastfeeding. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between spir...
Biomedical waste is a significant byproduct of healthcare systems, and it includes a diverse mixture of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. There is increasing concern among governments and healthcare organizat...
Healthcare systems must not only improve health outcomes but also protect individuals from financial hardship caused by healthcare costs. This study aimed to investigate financial protection and economic inequ...
The manifold impacts of climate change are also seen in the field of health in most countries. It is particularly so in Africa, whose health systems are amongst the most fragile in the world. This Commentary s...
Stroke is a complex neurological condition characterized by high rates of incidence, recurrence, disability, and mortality, making it one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. The Naples pro...
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between health information literacy and quality of life and to explore the mediating role of self-management in this relationship among COPD patients in Hunan, ...
This study examined the prevalence, timing, and factors associated with breastfeeding practices among Saudi mothers. Breastfeeding is integral to infant health, and understanding cultural and demographic influ...
In Ethiopia, despite different attempts to manage rapid population growth and reduce the average number of births per woman, the expected changes outlined in the National Health Sector Transformation Plan (HST...
The original article was published in Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2024 43:50
The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges to households throughout the world, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Pakistan’s COVID-19 management policies have been widely recognize...
Earlier investigations have documented an association between elevated consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) and adverse renal outcomes. To explore this relationship further, we executed a comprehensive ...
Elderly individuals diagnosed with neuroblastoma and peripheral nervous system tumours often have a poor prognosis. However, there is currently a lack of comprehensive analysis on these conditions in older adu...
Abnormal kidney function is associated with adverse outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, the evidence between kidney function and mortality among Chinese patients with T2DM were ...
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is a widely recognized factor in causing inflammation in the stomach and significantly increases the likelihood of developing gastric cancer. The relation between inta...
This study aimed to assess the nutritional composition of meals served to and consumed by patients in Lebanese hospitals and to evaluate the extent to which these meals adhere to Mediterranean diet guidelines....
Childhood obesity is a significant, worldwide challenge disrupting various body organs including the brain. Studies suggest that nuts, rich in nutritional compounds, can improve cognitive function. This study ...
Despite the global efforts and target to improve child nutrition and eliminate all forms of malnutrition by 2030, chronic undernutrition among under-five children is a major public health challenge in Ethiopia...
Conflicting results exist regarding the associations between dietary acid load (DAL) and cancer risk. This study aimed to investigate the association between DAL and the odds of prostate cancer (PC) in the Ira...
Like other Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries, Tanzania is undergoing socio-economic changes that impact lifestyles and dietary choices. Traditionally, differences in dietary habits between rural and urban are...
The present study explored the relationship between hearing ability, self-rated health, life satisfaction, and depression among retired middle-aged and older adults in China.
Poor diet quality is a significant and modifiable risk factor associated with numerous non-communicable diseases. Despite its critical importance, there is a paucity of comprehensive data concerning diet quali...
Undernutrition among children remains a severe burden in Sub-Saharan Africa. Climate change is widely recognized as a major obstacle to improving children’s nutritional outcomes. Mali, a landlocked country in ...
Infectious diseases, including malaria, Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), and Hepatitis C virus (HCV), remain significant public health concerns in developing regions like Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. So...
Hospital-acquired infections, including COVID-19 and sepsis, pose a significant threat to healthcare workers’ productivity and patients’ safety globally. Adhering to standard infection prevention and control (...
The Correction to this article has been published in Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2025 44:121
The Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) for decades has been a public health concern in some parts of the world especially in East, Central, and West Africa. Despite investment in improving community members’ health, th...
To analyze the association between Fat Mass Index (FMI), Free Fat Mass Index (FFMI), Free Fat Mass/Fat Mass (FFM/FM), and Body Mass Index (BMI) among young adult Saudi women and to explore how these body compo...
There is growing interest in the connection between ultra-processed food (UPF) and cardiovascular diseases. This study explores how UPF intake relates to the severity of coronary artery disease (CAD) in at-ris...
This paper examines the complex relationship between breastfeeding duration and the incidence of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), focusing on identifying the most beneficial weaning period and its subsequent ...
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