Female Pattern Hair Loss during Menopause Transition: Epidemiological Insights
Female pattern hair loss during the menopause transition is prevalent and multifactorial, with obesity identified as a significant contributing factor, highlighting the complex interplay between hormonal changes and metabolic factors in hair health and disease.
October 2022
Lemon Juice for Prevention of Recurrent Kidney Stones: Clinical Insights
Supplementation with fresh lemon juice shows promise in preventing the recurrence of kidney stones in patients with calcium-oxalate nephrolithiasis, offering a potential dietary intervention to reduce the burden of recurrent stone formation and improve kidney health.
October 2022
FDA Fully Approves Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine: Name Change and Regulatory Status
The FDA grants full approval to the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, allowing it to be marketed under the name Spikevax, reflecting its transition from emergency authorization to full regulatory approval based on safety and efficacy data.
October 2022
Mediterranean Diet and Gingivitis Improvement: Clinical Observations
The Mediterranean diet contributes to the improvement of gingival inflammatory and anthropometric parameters, highlighting the potential oral health benefits of dietary interventions rich in fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats.
October 2022
Alcohol Consumption and Brain Health: Insights from Epidemiological Studies
Increased alcohol consumption is associated with adverse effects on brain health, with even low levels of alcohol intake starting from just one drink a day showing a significant impact, underscoring the importance of alcohol moderation for preserving cognitive function and mental well-being.
October 2022
Weight Loss Plateau During Dieting: Metabolic Adaptation Mechanisms
Metabolic adaptation mechanisms contribute to weight loss stalls during dieting, particularly in overweight premenopausal women, prolonging the time needed to achieve weight loss goals and highlighting the complexity of body weight regulation.
October 2022
Metabolically Unhealthy Individuals at Increased Risk for Critical COVID-19: Epidemiological Findings
Metabolic health status is more important than obesity alone in determining COVID-19 outcomes, with metabolically unhealthy individuals at increased risk for severe disease and critical illness, highlighting the importance of addressing metabolic risk factors to reduce the burden of COVID-19.
October 2022
Sleep Duration and Caloric Intake: Exploring Links to Weight Management
Improving and maintaining adequate sleep duration is associated with reduced caloric intake and weight management, highlighting the importance of sleep hygiene and healthy lifestyle behaviors in promoting metabolic health and preventing obesity.
September 2022
Excretion of Sodium and Potassium in Urine and Cardiovascular Risk: Epidemiological Observations
Higher sodium and lower potassium excretion in urine are associated with increased cardiovascular risk, highlighting the importance of dietary sodium and potassium intake in modulating cardiovascular health and preventing cardiovascular diseases.
September 2022
