Excess Weight and Body Fat Percentage Associated with Waist Circumference as a Cardiometabolic Risk Factor in University Students by Roberto E. Nuñez-Leyva, Tabita E. Lozano-López, Yaquelin E. Calizaya-Milla, Sergio E. Calizaya-Milla, Jacksaint Saintila

“…Obesity is one of the most important public health problems for university students. The objective of the study was to evaluate the association between body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage (%BF) with waist circumference (WC) as a cardiometabolic risk factor (CMR) among university students. …”
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Gradually Then Suddenly? Decline in Vision-Related Quality of Life as Glaucoma Worsens by Lee Jones, Susan R. Bryan, David P. Crabb

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Systematic Review on the Effect of the Information Technology on Epidemic Control of COVID-19 by Hossein Chahkhoie Nezhad, Shamsollah Ghanbari, Mehdi Nezhadfarhani, Ali Shahidinejad

“…The health care system has done an excellent job, and the government has done various actions to help the community control the virus spreads as well. …”
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Penetrating cardiac injury resulting in a bullet embolus: a case report by Sammy Shihadeh, Anwar Khan, Kristen Walker, Ali Al-Rawi, Alfredo Cordova

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Time series analysis of dengue incidence in Bandung City, Indonesia using a ARIMA model by Agung Sutriyawan, Martini Martini, Dwi Sutiningsih, Farid Agushybana, Nur Endah Wahyuningsih, Victor Eneojo Adamu, Hairil Akbar, Matheus Aba

“…Background. Dengue is a public health problem that leads to death. This disease is necessary to monitor to reduce its impact on the community. …”
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Investigating Factors Associated with Depressive Symptoms of Chronic Kidney Diseases in China with Type 2 Diabetes by Xu Wang, Biyu Shen, Xun Zhuang, Xueqin Wang, Weiqun Weng

“…Providing optimal care for the psychological health of this population is vital.…”
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Characterization of Older Adults with Colorectal Cancer in the Community by Belkis Álvarez Escobar, Juan Carlos Mirabal Requena, José Alejandro Concepción Pacheco, Javier Cruz Rodríguez, Ydalsys Naranjo Hernández

“…In Cuba it is a major health problem due to its high incidence and mortality; it is the third cause of death in the general population. …”
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Paraoxonase 2 Induces a Phenotypic Switch in Macrophage Polarization Favoring an M2 Anti-Inflammatory State by Marie Koren-Gluzer, Mira Rosenblat, Tony Hayek

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Concentrations of TSP-Bound Metals in Four Urban Residential Locations in Seoul, Korea by Hang Thi Nguyen, Chan Goo Park, Jin-A Kim, Je-Seung Lee, Jin-Hong Lee, Ki-Hyun Kim

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Effectiveness of ethanol extract of Morinda citrifolia L. as an anti-inflammatory: A preclinical study by Mega Hayati, Ali Napiah Nasution, Ermi Girsang, Adek Amansyah, Fioni

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Effects of starter cultures on the metabolite profile, antioxidant activities, and anti-aging properties of tapuy lees by Edward Kevin B. Bragais, Paul Mark B. Medina

“…These findings suggest that the use of well-defined starter cultures significantly enhances the health-promoting properties of tapuy lees. This research underscores the potential of tapuy lees as a functional food with antioxidant and anti-aging properties, suggesting its valuable role in promoting public health and preventing age-related diseases. …”
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Knowledge and Practice of Employed Mothers towards Exclusive Breastfeeding and Its Associated Factors in Mecha District, Northwest Ethiopia by Amare Lisanu Mazengia, Hibru Demissie

“…Exclusive breastfeeding is an important strategy for improving child health. However, the practice of exclusive breastfeeding among employees is very low in developing countries including Ethiopia. …”
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Exploring the mediating role of the non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHHR) in the association between obesity and sleep-disor... by Ying Cui, Ziyi Cheng

“…This study aimed to explore the mediating role of the non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHHR) in the association between body mass index (BMI) and SDB using data from the 2015–2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) cycles. …”
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The needs and prioritization of nutrition and dietary support for individuals with disabilities: an exploratory study by Jong Eun Park, Yu Jin Kim, So Young Kim, Jong Hyock Park

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Impact of Internet Usage on Depression Among Older Adults: Comprehensive Study by Lin Guo, Yunwei Li, Kai Cheng, Ying Zhao, Wenqiang Yin, Ying Liu

“… BackgroundDepression is a widespread mental health issue affecting older adults globally, with substantial implications for their well-being. …”
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The Haematological Effects of Oleanolic Acid in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats: Effects on Selected Markers by Charity M. Baloyi, A. Khathi, Ntethelelo H. Sibiya, Phikelelani S. Ngubane

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Proton Pump Inhibitors and Fractures in Adults: A Critical Appraisal and Review of the Literature by Silvia Irina Briganti, Anda Mihaela Naciu, Gaia Tabacco, Roberto Cesareo, Nicola Napoli, Pierpaolo Trimboli, Marco Castellana, Silvia Manfrini, Andrea Palermo

“…Particularly, the potential side effects of these drugs on bone health have been evaluated in the last years. The purpose of our narrative review is to gather and discuss results of clinical studies focusing on the interactions between PPIs and fracture risk. …”
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Effect of Neuromuscular Control on Pain among Patients with Osteoarthritis in Indonesia: Quasi-Experiment by Warsono Warsono, Faradisa Yuanita Fahmi, Anita Rachmawati, Satriya Pranata

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The Relationship between Removable Dental Prostheses and Brain Activity in Elderly Individuals: Systematic Review by Arpit Sikri, Jyotsana Sikri, Rinshul Saroch, Charanjeet Singh Gill, Rimple Gupta, Chetan Pathak

“…Conclusion: Removable dental prostheses play a crucial role in enhancing neurological health and preventing cognitive decline, making them an important consideration in the management of neurodegenerative diseases.…”
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Novel Anthropometric Indices as Screening Tools for Obesity: A Study on Healthy Iranians by Toktam Alirezaei, Hamid Soori, Rana Irilouzadian, Hadis Najafimehr

“…Neck circumference (NC) and neck-to-height ratio (NHtR) are two indicators of upper body obesity that are affordable, easy to obtain, highly reproducible, and more practical in the crowded health centers than the classic anthropometric indices. …”
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