ABSTRACT: Obesity has reached an epidemic level in the United States. A number of epidemiological studies have established obesity as a critical risk factor for postmenopausal breast cancer (post-BC), whereas a reverse association holds prior to m...
ABSTRACT: Cambodian immigrants have become a large population group in the United States since late 1970s. Traditional heath practices and alcohol consumption during pregnancy and lactation have both been associated with risks of maternal and chil...
ABSTRACT: The Live Well Springfield (LWS) movement is a collaborative effort of partner organizations in Springfield, Massachusetts. The project promotes healthy living by increasing knowledge and awareness of food and physical activity. A key LWS...
ABSTRACT: Obesity-induced inflammation has been linked to the onset of insulin resistance (IR), which is a strong risk factor for the development of T2DM. Recent studies have indicated that tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα)...
Vitamin D deficiency is an epidemic issue in all age groups in Western countries and that affects both skeletal and non-skeletal functions. Even with the wide application of food fortification, vitamin D deficie...
ABSTRACT: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most prevalent cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Despite the availability of early diagnosis and treatment options, which could potentially increase the 5-year survival rate,...
ABSTRACT: Obesity is an urgent global public health concern as prevalence rates continue to increase, especially among children. Obesity is defined at the cellular level as an increase in adipocyte number (hyperplasia) and size (hypertrophy). Both...
ABSTRACT: Dietitians are expected to deliver sound and scientifically objective advice to the general public, yet their personal beliefs and behaviors could influence delivery of nutrition care. Increased understanding of the pers...
In contrast to natural intelligence shown by humans and animals which involve consciousness and emotions; artificial intelligence is a form of intelligence exhibited by machines and robots which...
Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death among cancer cases in women worldwide. Ultimately, cancer is the result of a combination of environmental and genetic factors that contribute to alterations in cellular control...
