Oral Health, Periodontitis, and Respiratory Diseases: Biological Pathways
Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.This narrative review aims to provide a comprehensive update on the potential mechanisms by which poor oral health and periodontitis impact lung health, focusing on pneumonia, COPD, and asthma. ABSTRACT Poor oral hygiene and periodontitis influence lung diseases such as pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), COVID‐19, and asthma.
Raluca P. Vacaru +2 more
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How Parents Cope With Value Tensions in Their Young Child's Nutrition: An Interview Study Informed by Paradox Theory. [PDF]
Matern Child Nutrvan den Brink N, Bos-de Vos M, Visch VT.
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Periodontitis and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: Mechanistic Evidence
Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.This narrative review aims to describe mechanisms linking periodontal diseases in pregnancy with adverse pregnancy outcomes. ABSTRACT Periodontal diseases, including both gingivitis and periodontitis, occur commonly among pregnant individuals. Both gingivitis and periodontitis are associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) such as early ...
Gregory C. Valentine +4 more
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Child feeding practices and nutritional status of children aged 6-23 months in Nigeria: a multi-site survey. [PDF]
BMC PediatrIheme GO +9 more
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Narcolepsy and rapid eye movement sleep
Journal of Sleep Research, Volume 34, Issue 2, April 2025.Summary Since the first description of narcolepsy at the end of the 19th Century, great progress has been made. The disease is nowadays distinguished as narcolepsy type 1 and type 2. In the 1960s, the discovery of rapid eye movement sleep at sleep onset led to improved understanding of core sleep‐related disease symptoms of the disease (excessive ...
Francesco Biscarini +4 more
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The Impact of Nutrition on DNA Methylation: Methodological Challenges in Understanding Cause and Effect. [PDF]
NutrientsAraf Y, Portlock T, O'Sullivan JM.
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Diet and leishmaniasis in the Ecuadorian Amazon
Medical Anthropology Quarterly, EarlyView.Abstract In Ecuador's Amazon, Indigenous communities affected by leishmaniasis often modify their diets as part of their health‐seeking practices. Drawing on qualitative research with sixty‐eight participants from seven Indigenous groups, this study explores how and why patients’ diets shift in pursuit of healing from leishmaniasis.
Veronica Cristina Vargas Roman
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Complementary feeding indicators among children aged 6-23 months: a cross-sectional study assessing minimum dietary diversity, minimum acceptable diet and dietary patterns in Njombe Town Council, Tanzania. [PDF]
BMJ OpenJaffar SS +3 more
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Improved Glucagon Sensitivity Following Weight Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Obesity Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective This systematic review and meta‐analysis investigated the effect of weight loss in people with obesity on two biomarkers of glucagon resistance: fasting plasma glucagon and alanine. Methods A comprehensive search was conducted in Medline and Embase. Random‐effects meta‐analyses and correlation analyses were performed.
Hye‐Rin Charlotte Kim +4 more
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Maternal Diet During Pregnancy and Offspring Health: Current Evidence on Dietary Patterns, Microbiota, and Developmental Programming. [PDF]
NutrientsAnton-Păduraru DT +11 more
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