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Empirically derived food-based inflammatory potential of the diet, irritable bowel syndrome, and its severity

Encouraging the ingestion of pro-inflammatory foods may lead to the development of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), especially in women.

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  • 2019
  • Asma Salari-Moghaddam, Ammar Hassanzadeh Keshteli, Ahmad Esmaillzadeh, Peyman Adibi
  • Students' Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Integrative Functional Gastroenterology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Obesity and Eating Habits Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Molecular-Cellular Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. Electronic address: Aa-esmaillzadeh@tums.ac.ir. Integrative Functional Gastroenterology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. Electronic address: Adibi@Med.Mui.Ac.Ir.
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Adherence to the pro-inflammatory diet in relation to prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome

Opting for a pro-inflammatory diet may ramp up irritable bowel syndrome risk, especially in women and obese individuals.

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  • 2019
  • Asma Salari-Moghaddam, Ammar Hassanzadeh Keshteli, Ahmad Esmaillzadeh, Peyman Adibi
  • Students' Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box 14155-6117, Tehran, Iran. Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Integrative Functional Gastroenterology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box 14155-6117, Tehran, Iran. a-esmaillzadeh@tums.ac.ir. Obesity and Eating Habits Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Molecular-Cellular Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. a-esmaillzadeh@tums.ac.ir. Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. a-esmaillzadeh@tums.ac.ir.
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Association between composite dietary antioxidant index and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in adults: results of NHANES 2015-2020 and Mendelian randomisation study

Incorporating more antioxidant-containing foods to our diets may help protect us against chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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Dietary phytochemical index and the risk of cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Choosing a diet rich in phytochemicals from plant foods may favor cancer prevention in men and women.

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  • 2025
  • Hamid Ahmadirad, Morteza Omrani, Nikoo Azmi, Amir Hesam Saeidian, Mitra Kazemi Jahromi, Hanifeh Mirtavoos-Mahyari, Mahdi Akbarzadeh, Farshad Teymoori, Hossein Farhadnejad, Parvin Mirmiran
  • Nutrition and Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Disorders, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Department of Surgery, Rasool-E Akram Hospital School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran. Lung Transplantation Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Cellular and Molecular Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Molecular Biology, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Nutritional Sciences Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Association between junk food consumption and mental health problems in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Avid intake of junk foods may raise an individual's risk of developing mental health disorders, such as depression and psychological stress.

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  • 2024
  • Hanieh-Sadat Ejtahed, Parham Mardi, Bahram Hejrani, Fatemeh Sadat Mahdavi, Behnaz Ghoreshi, Kimia Gohari, Motahar Heidari-Beni, Mostafa Qorbani
  • Obesity and Eating Habits Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran. School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Student Research Committee, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran. Clinical Research Development Unit, Shahid Rajaei Educational & Medical Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran. Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran. Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran. Department of Nutrition, Child Growth and Development Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-Communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. heidari.motahar@gmail.com. Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran. mqorbani1379@yahoo.com. Chronic Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. mqorbani1379@yahoo.com.
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Association Between Dietary Inflammatory Potential and Liver Cancer Risk: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis

Likeness for pro-inflammatory foods may induce the formation, growth, and spread of cancerous cells and tumors in the liver.

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  • 2025
  • Kun Yang, Xiaoru Song, Cheng Cheng, Qianqian Shi, Xiaoyu Li, Jinzhao Long, Haiyan Yang, Shuaiyin Chen
  • Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
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The association between junk foods consumption and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

Preference for junk foods may increase the likelihood of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder occurring in children and adolescents.

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  • 2025
  • Maryam Khazdouz, Reza Safarzadeh, Bahram Hejrani, Motahareh Hasani, Fatemeh Sadat Mahdavi, Hanieh-Sadat Ejtahed, Mostafa Qorbani
  • Ali Asghar Children's Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Student Research Committee, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran. Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Department of Nutrition, School of Health, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran. Clinical Research Development Unit, Shahid Rajaei Educational and Medical Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran. Obesity and Eating Habits Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. haniejtahed@yahoo.com. Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. haniejtahed@yahoo.com. Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran. mqorbani1379@yahoo.com.
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Dietary antioxidant intake is associated with heart failure: Results from the NHANES 2003-2019

Regular ingestion of antioxidant-containing foods may help to keep heart failure at bay in men and women.

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  • 2024
  • Tao Li, Huangdan Yang, Lijuan Guo, Zeya Shi, Wanqin Hu
  • Department of Pathophysiology, Medical College, Jiaying University, Meizhou, China. Department of Nursing, Medical College, Jiaying University Meizhou, China. Department of Nursing, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital Changsha, China. School of Nursing and Health Studies, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong SAR, China. Electronic address: s1357510@live.hkmu.edu.hk.
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The impact of dietary fiber on colorectal cancer patients based on machine learning

Adopting a high fiber diet may help improve survival and reduce complications in individuals who had colorectal cancer surgery.

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Association between composite dietary antioxidant index and rheumatoid arthritis: results from NHANES 2003-2018

Promoting the consumption of antioxidants from food sources may help reduce the incidence of rheumatoid arthritis in men and women.

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  • 2025
  • Qi Meng, Shankun Dong, Jianxun Ge, Chuanhong Qin, Guojiang Zhang, Chuanyun Fu, Shui Sun
  • Department of Joint Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China. Department of Stomatology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, China. School of Stomatology, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250117, China. Department of Joint Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, China. Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250117, China.
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Association between composite dietary antioxidant index and cataract in American adults aged ≥50 years: A cross-sectional study from NHANES 2003-2008

Maintaining a high antioxidant diet may help to hinder cataract formation in middle-aged and older men and women.

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  • 2025
  • Quyan Zhang, Xiaobo Xia
  • Eye Center of Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China. Hunan Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China. National Clinical Key Specialty of Ophthalmology, Changsha, Hunan, China. National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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Exploring the association between composite dietary antioxidant index and ocular diseases: a cross-sectional studyExploring the association between composite dietary antioxidant index and ocular diseases: a cross-sectional study

Choosing foods high in antioxidants may help shield men and women from developing ocular (eye) diseases, such as glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration.

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  • 2025
  • Jiechang Zhang, Lishun Xiao , Xiujuan Zhao, Peiping Wang, Chengcheng Yang
  • Department of Cardiology, Zhuhai People's Hospital (Zhuhai Clinical Medical College of Jinan University), Zhuhai, China. Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China. State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong, China. Department of Physical Examination, Health Management Center, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, 52 Meihua Road, Zhuhai, 519000, China. wangpeip@mail.sysu.edu.cn. Department of Ophthalmology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, 52 Meihua Road, Zhuhai, 519000, China. yangchch9@mail.sysu.edu.cn.
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