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Early life exposure to 1959-1961 Chinese famine exacerbates association between diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
( Wiley , 2019 , Article)We aimed to assess whether early life exposure to the Chinese famine (1959-1961) modifies the association between type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adulthood. Data from 4247 adults born ... -
Editorial: Innovation and trends in the global food systems, dietary patterns and healthy sustainable lifestyle in the digital age
( Frontiers , 2023 , Other)The transformation of food systems to address healthy nutrition, food insecurity, and public health issues is a global concern. In today's world, where there is a growing dependence on processed foods, fast food, edible ... -
Effect of biochars produced from solid organic municipal waste on soil quality parameters
( Elsevier , 2017 , Article)Abstract New value-added uses for solid municipal waste are needed for environmental and economic sustainability. Fortunately, value-added biochars can be produced from mixed solid waste, thereby addressing solid waste ... -
Effect of lifestyle intervention on HbA1c levels in overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes across ethnicities: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)AimsWeight reduction is fundamental for the management and remission of diabetes. We aimed to assess ethnic differences in the effects of lifestyle weight-loss interventions on HbA1c levels in overweight or obese adults ... -
The Effect of Personality on Chrononutrition during the COVID-19 Lockdown in Qatar
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)The COVID-19 lockdown has had a significant impact on people’s lives worldwide. This study aimed to investigate the effect of personality on chrononutrition during the COVID-19 lockdown. Using a cross-sectional design, a ... -
Effect of WeChat-based intervention on food safety knowledge, attitudes and practices among university students in Chongqing, China: a quasi-experimental study
( springer link , 2023 , Article)Background: Food safety is of global importance and has been of concern in university settings in recent years. However, effective methods to conduct food safety education are limited. This study aims to evaluate the effects ... -
Effectiveness of carbohydrate counting and Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension dietary intervention on managing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus among pregnant women who used metformin: A randomized controlled clinical trial
( Elsevier , 2021 , Other)BackgroundGestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common complication of pregnancy that has significant impacts on both mother and her offspring health. The present study aimed to examine the effect of ... -
Effects of Chitosan and Natamycin on Vacuum-Packaged Phyllo: A Pastry Product.
( International Association for Food Protection , 2018 , Article)The effects of vacuum packaging, chitosan (1.5%, w/v), and natamycin (10 mg/L, w/v) on phyllo pastry quality were studied by monitoring microbiological, chemical, and sensory changes. Five lots were prepared with or without ... -
Effects of different diets on glycemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes: A literature review
( SAGE Publications , 2022 , Article Review)Background: Globally, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is one of the most common diseases, and the incidence is gradually increasing. Diet management could improve the elevated HbA1c levels. Aim: This review aims to examine ... -
Effects of Goal-Framed Messages on Mental Health Education Among Medical University Students: Moderating Role of Personal Involvement.
( Frontiers Media , 2019 , Article)Mental health problem among university students is an emerging public health issue, and mental health education has always been the focus of attention for universities. However, limited attention has been paid to the effect ... -
The Effects of Gum Acacia on the Composition of the Gut Microbiome and Plasma Levels of Short-Chain Fatty Acids in a Rat Model of Chronic Kidney Disease
( Frontiers Media , 2020 , Article)Chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be fatal for its victims and is an important long-term public health problem. The complicated medical procedures and diet restrictions to which patients with CKD are subjected alter the gut ... -
Encapsulation of carvacrol and thymol for a persistent removal of Listeria innocua biofilms
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Chemical disinfectants along with various mechanical methods are still commonly used in the food industry to disinfect food contact surfaces. A new strategy that could replace them is by encapsulating carvacrol (CAR) and ... -
Energy balance and macronutrient distribution in relation to C-reactive protein and HbA1c levels among patients with type 2 diabetes
( Co-Action Publishing , 2016 , Article)BACKGROUND: Recently growing evidence indicates that obesity and diabetes are states of inflammation associated with elevated circulation of inflammatory mediators. Excess adiposity and oxidative stress, induced by ... -
Enhanced antimicrobial, antibiofilm and ecotoxic activities of nanoencapsulated carvacrol and thymol as compared to their free counterparts
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Essential oils active components emerged as captivating antimicrobials to control biofilms developed on food contact surfaces. Free and nanoencapsulated carvacrol (CAR) and thymol (THY) were assessed as antimicrobials ... -
Enhancing effect of chia seeds on heterocyclic amine generation in meatball
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2023 , Article)The impact of using chia seeds at different rates (0%, 0.5%, 1%, and 1.5%) in meatball on the water content, pH and lipid oxidation (thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, TBARS), cooking loss and heterocyclic aromatic ... -
Enhancing nutrition knowledge and dietary diversity among rural pregnant women in Malawi: a randomized controlled trial.
( BMC , 2021 , Article)In many sub-Saharan African countries, such as Malawi, antenatal care (ANC) services do not deliver sufficient nutrition awareness to improve adequate dietary intake in pregnancy. We therefore compared the effects of ... -
Epidemic T2DM, early development and epigenetics: implications of the Chinese Famine.
( Nature Research , 2018 , Article Review)The gene-environment interactions resulting from famine and the subsequent increased intergenerational risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have contributed to the current epidemic of T2DM in China, which poses major ... -
Essential oils and their active components applied as: free, encapsulated and in hurdle technology to fight microbial contaminations. A review
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Microbial contaminations are responsible for many chronic, healthcare, persistent microbial infections and illnesses in the food sector, therefore their control is an important public health challenge. Over the past few ... -
Evaluation of Antidiabetic and Antihypertensive Potential of Some Traditional Desert Food Plants of Qatar Using in Vitro Assays
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)Numerous studies have shown that food plants, the source of basic nutritional components may also possess an additional bioactive therapeutic properties associated with the prevention of diseases such as type 2 diabetes ... -
An exploratory social media intervention for perception and behavior on eating away from home: A cluster randomized trial in Chongqing, China
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)A modern diet with high energy density is harmful to health and negatively affects the environment. Eating out is particularly prevalent among young adults and has steadily increased in many countries over the last few ...