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Causal associations between dried fruit intake and cardiovascular disease: A Mendelian randomization study

Imbibing the habit of eating dried fruits regularly may help hinder the development of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart failure, ischemic, and small vessel stroke.

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Coffee intake and risk of diabetic nephropathy: a Mendelian randomization study

Fondness for coffee may result in an upsurge in the risk of diabetes nephropathy and other renal complications of type 2 diabetes.

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  • 2023
  • Jiaxi Fang, Kai Song, Di Zhang, Yan Liang, Huan Zhao, Juan Jin, Qiang He
  • Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Qingdao University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. Nephrology Center, Department of Nephrology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. Geriatric Medicine Center, Department of Endocrinology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Genetically Predicted Cigarette Smoking in Relation to Risk of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Cigarette smoking may increase a woman's odds of developing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

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  • 2021
  • Yingli Tao, Bin Liu, Ying Chen, Yiduoduo Hu, Rui Zhu, Ding Ye, Yingying Mao, Xiaohui Sun
  • Department of Reproductive Immunology, Tongde Hospital, Hangzhou, 310012, People's Republic of China. Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, People's Republic of China. Institute of Pharmacology, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, People's Republic of China.
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Dried fruit intake causally protects against low back pain: A Mendelian randomization study

Frequent ingestion of dried fruits may help ward off low back pain in men and women.

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Alcohol consumption and colorectal cancer risk: A mendelian randomization study

Alcohol use may fuel the development of colorectal cancer.

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Physical activity during pregnancy and the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis

Partaking in physical activity may help safeguard pregnant women from gestational diabetes mellitus.

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  • 2024
  • Wanting Xie, Liuwei Zhang, Jiaoying Cheng, Yirui Wang, Haixin Kang, Yi Gao
  • Department of Physical Fitness and Health, School of Sport Science, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China. Department of Physical Fitness and Health, School of Sport Science, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China. 2466@bsu.edu.cn. Key Laboratory of Exercise and Physical Fitness, Ministry of Education, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China. 2466@bsu.edu.cn. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, 100029, China. cjy19781031@163.com. School of Strength and Conditioning Training, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China.
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Causal relationship between dried fruit intake and meniscal injuries: Two-sample Mendelian randomization

Consuming little quantities or totally avoiding dried fruits may bump up an individual's risk of suffering from meniscal injuries.

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Evaluating the association between dietary salt intake and the risk of atrial fibrillation using Mendelian randomization

Lovers of salty foods are highly likely to suffer from atrial fibrillation.

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Habitual Coffee Consumption Increases Risk of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: A Mendelian Randomization Study

Consistent consumption of coffee may raise an individual's likelihood of suffering from glaucoma.

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  • 2022
  • Xi Li, Shiming Cheng, Jingdan Cheng, Mengting Wang, Yiming Zhong, A-Yong Yu
  • Eye Hospital and School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China; National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Disease, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China. Eye Hospital and School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China; National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Disease, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China; Opthalmology Department, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China. Department of Neurology of Shanxi Cardiovascular Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China. Eye Hospital and School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China; National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Disease, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China. Electronic address: yaybetter@hotmail.com.
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Association between dried fruit intake and pan-cancers incidence risk: A two-sample Mendelian randomization study

Preferential consumption of dried fruits may be beneficial for the prevention of several forms of cancer, including oral, pharyngeal, lung, breast, pancreatic, ovarian, and cervical cancer.

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  • 2022
  • Chen Jin, Rui Li, Tuo Deng, Zixia Lin, Haoqi Li, Yan Yang, Qing Su, Jingxian Wang, Yi Yang, Juejin Wang, Gang Chen, Yi Wang
  • Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health and Management, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China. Department of Oncology, Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China. Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China. Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Hepato-Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
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Association between ultra-processed foods consumption and the risk of hypertension: An umbrella review of systematic reviews

Individuals with high intake of ultra-processed foods are likely to become hypertensive.

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  • 2024
  • Ziyi Wang, Cuncun Lu, Yongsheng Wang, Fenfen E, Alexios Fotios A Mentis, Xiuxia Li, Kehu Yang
  • Health Technology Assessment Center, Evidence-Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China; Evidence Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China; Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, China. Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China. BGI Genomics, BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518083, Guangdong, China. Health Technology Assessment Center, Evidence-Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China; Evidence Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China; Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, China. Electronic address: lixiuxia@lzu.edu.cn. Health Technology Assessment Center, Evidence-Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China; Evidence Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China; Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, China. Electronic address: yangkh-ebm@lzu.edu.cn.
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Dose-response association between physical activity and blood pressure among Chinese adults: a nationwide cross-sectional study

Engaging in physical activity may improve an individual's chances of staying free from hypertension.

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  • 2024
  • Tianjia Guan, Man Cao, Congyi Zheng, Haoqi Zhou, Xin Wang, Zuo Chen, Linfeng Zhang, Xue Cao, Yixin Tian, Jian Guo, Xueyan Han, Zengwu Wang
  • School of Health Policy and Management. Division of Prevention and Community Health, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Disease, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital. Medical Research Center. Department of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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