Subnational contribution to life expectancy and life span variation changes: Evidence from the United States by Wen Su, Alyson van Raalte, Jose Manuel Aburto, Vladimir Canudas-Romo

“…BACKGROUND: The US life expectancy has been stagnating in recent decades, and along with this, the time trends of life span variation have shown stagnation and even increases with respect to historical levels. …”
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Rationale and design of an exercise intervention for patients with cancer cachexia: protocol for a one-year follow-up prospective study (2CAPA) by Romane Peyrachon, Cindy Richard, Brigitte Gelein, Astrid Lièvre, Nathalie André, Karl Chaory, Amélie Rébillard

“…Abstract Background The prevalence of cancer with cachexia is rising sharply. …”
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Basal metabolic rate correlates with excess postexercise oxygen consumption across different intensities by Shu-Chun Huang, Kuan-Hung Chen, Watson Hua-Sheng Tseng, Lan-Yan Yang, Ching-Chung Hsiao, Yi-Chung Fang, Chen-Hung Lee

“…Abstract Background Both the basal metabolic rate (BMR) and excess postexercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) can be influenced by physical training and are associated with body composition and aerobic capacity. …”
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Dietary antioxidant capacity is inversely associated with F2- isoprostane and body fat percentage in elite soccer referees by Camile Reinert, Mariana Papini Gabiatti, Hanna Pillmann-Ramos, Diego Augusto Santos Silva, Patrícia de Fragas Hinnig, Jolmerson de Carvalho, Vilma Simões Pereira Panza, Edson Luiz da Silva, Fernanda Hansen

“…Abstract Background Dietary antioxidant Capacity (DaC) has been used as a tool for predicting plasma and dietary antioxidant concentrations. …”
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High prevalence of subclinical energy availability and poor diet quality among paralympic basketball athletes by Murat Urhan, Ceren Akanalçı, Özge Küçükerdönmez, Ezgi Karataş, Rana Nagihan Akder, Mesut Nalçakan, Reci Meseri

“…Abstract Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the pre-season nutritional status, diet quality, and energy availability levels of Paralympic athletes competing in wheelchair basketball. …”
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Effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) versus moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) on cardiopulmonary function, body composition, and physical function in canc... by Chenggen Peng, Ming Hu, Linlin Yang, Zhichao Yuan

“…BackgroundAdvances in cancer treatment have led to a significant increase in the global number of cancer survivors. …”
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Characterization of sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) and taro (Colocasia esculenta) flours with potential application in the preparation of both gluten-free and high protein food... by Jesús Eduardo Bravo Gómez, Ruby Aracely Narváez Cadena, Angie Paola Salas Zambrano, Karen Sofia Muñoz Pabon, Diego Fernando Roa-Acosta

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Early Administration of Bosentan in High‐Risk COVID‐19 Outpatients at Risk of Sarcopenia: A Randomized, Double‐Blind, Placebo‐Controlled Trial by Shaahin Shahbazi, Erfan Shahbazi, Farid Zayeri, Zahra Vahdat Shariatpanahi

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Exercise-induced changes in insulin sensitivity, atherogenic index of plasma, and CTRP1/CTRP3 levels: the role of combined and high-intensity interval training in overweight and ob... by Fatemeh Shahiddoust, Amir Abbas Monazzami

“…Abstract Background Obesity, defined as excessive body fat accumulation, is closely linked to an increased risk of metabolic disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and insulin resistance. …”
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First-Year Findings on Dyslipidaemia Screening in Lithuanian Children: A Focus on Cardiovascular Risk by Odeta Kinciniene, Matas Zekonis, Viktoras Sutkus, Ramune Vankeviciene, Juste Parnarauskiene, Zaneta Petrulioniene, Urte Aliosaitiene, Rimante Cerkauskiene

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in Lithuania, with familial hypercholesterolemia being a significant risk factor. …”
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Modified oil extraction of pristine and weathered synthetic polyurea microcapsules and polyethylene microplastics from soil by Eva-Maria Teggers, Svetlana Heck, Boris Meisterjahn, Markus Simon, Dieter Hennecke, Roman Heumann, Holger Egger, Philipp Dalkmann, Annika Jahnke, Andreas Schäffer

“…After MP isolation, precise MP quantification was facilitated by 14C-radiolabelling of the polymers, which enabled accurate mass balancing while eliminating potential interferences from background polymers. The modified oil extraction method, achieved extraction efficiencies of up to 75% of the applied radioactivity (AR), compared to a maximum efficiency of 62%AR using the conventional density extraction method combined with KOH. …”
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USE OF SIBUTRAMIN IN PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS AND ANOREXIC DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS (REVIEW) by A. M. Sukhanova, I. B. Perova, G. M. Rodionova, K. I. Eller, V. I. Gegechkori

“…At the moment, a method for determining sibutramine in the composition of multicomponent drugs and dietary supplements to food of anorexigenic action is being developed, which will contribute to the development of pharmacy.…”
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Sex differences and testosterone interfere with the structure of the gut microbiota through the bile acid signaling pathway by Xueqing Duan, Yinli Nie, Xin Xie, Qi Zhang, Chen Zhu, Han Zhu, Rui Chen, Jun Xu, Jinqiang Zhang, Changfu Yang, Qi Yu, Kun Cai, Yong Wang, Weiyi Tian

“…The present study aimed to evaluate whether the composition of gut microbiota is associated with sex-specific differences and to elucidate the mechanism.Methods16S-rRNA-sequencing technology, hormone analysis, gut microbiota transplantation, gonadectomy, and hormone treatment were employed to investigate the correlation between the gut microbiome and sex or sex hormones. …”
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Different factors modulate visceral and subcutaneous fat accumulation in adults: a single-center study in Brazil by Camila Lima Chagas, Nadja Fernandes da Silva, Isa Galvão Rodrigues, Isa Galvão Rodrigues, Gabriela Maria Pereira Floro Arcoverde, Gabriela Maria Pereira Floro Arcoverde, Victoria Domingues Ferraz, Dário Celestino Sobral Filho, Dário Celestino Sobral Filho, Alcides da Silva Diniz, Cláudia Porto Sabino Pinho, Cláudia Porto Sabino Pinho, Poliana Coelho Cabral, Ilma Kruze Grande de Arruda

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Sarcopenia, Muscle Mass and Protein Intake in Adults Older Than 65 Years After Earlier Bariatric Surgery by Gabriël Eksteen, Tim Vanuytsel, Roman Vangoitsenhoven, Ann Mertens, Matthias Lannoo, Ellen De Leus, Bart Van der Schueren, Christophe Matthys

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Improving Muscle Function Through a Multimodal Behavioural Intervention for Knee Osteoarthritis and Obesity: The POMELO Trial by Kristine Godziuk, Mary Forhan, Flavio T. Vieira, Joao F. Mota, Jason Werle, John A. Batsis, Lorenzo M. Donini, Mario Siervo, Carla M. Prado

“…ABSTRACT Background Treatments aimed at improving physical function and body composition, including reducing fat mass (FM) and increasing muscle mass, may benefit individuals with advanced knee osteoarthritis (OA) and obesity. …”
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Bionomics and distribution of malaria vectors in Kisumu city, Western Kenya: implications for urban malaria transmission by Maxwell G. Machani, Shirley A. Onyango, Irene Nzioki, Sylvia Milanoi, Godfrey Nattoh, John Githure, Harrysone Atieli, Chloe Wang, Ming-Chieh Lee, Goufa Zhou, Andrew K. Githeko, Yaw A. Afrane, Eric Ochomo, Guiyun Yan

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The impact of narratives and active video games among black and hispanic children with overweight and obesity: a randomized controlled trial by Amy S. Lu, Tom Baranowski, Tiago V. Barreira, Amy Fleischman, Melanie C. Green, Shirley Y. Huang, I-Min Lee, Lynne L. Levitsky, Farzad Noubary, Debbe Thompson

“…Abstract Background Overweight and obesity disproportionately affect Black and Hispanic children who also play more video games. …”
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Adipose tissue characteristics as a new prognosis marker of patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer by Larissa Ariel Oliveira Carrilho, Fabiana Lascala Juliani, Rafaella Caroline de Lellis Moreira, Livia Dias Guerra, Fernanda Silva Santos, Daniela Morais de Holanda Padilha, Daniela Morais de Holanda Padilha, Sandra Regina Branbilla, Vivian Naomi Horita, Davi Magalhães Leite Novaes, Lígia Macedo Antunes-Correa, Carmem Silvia Passos Lima, Maria Carolina Santos Mendes, José Barreto Campello Carvalheira

“…BackgroundPatients with head and neck cancer (HNC) are at increased risk of malnutrition due to the presence of tumor and treatments. …”
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Droughts and windstorms due to climate change increase variability in species and trait composition of a subtropical monsoon evergreen broadleaf forest in China by Wenjing Chen, Lei Liu, Daijun Liu, Josep Penuelas, Guoyi Zhou, Zhen Yu, Anchi Wu, Zhurong Wu, Langqin Hua

“…Background: Climate change is accelerating alterations in forest species and community composition worldwide, especially following extreme events like severe droughts and windstorms. …”
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