The Western diet is a modern dietary pattern characterized by high intakes of pre-packaged
foods, refined grains, red meat, processed meat, high-sugar drinks, candy, sweets, fried …

The immune system protects the host from pathogenic organisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi,
parasites). To deal with this array of threats, the immune system has evolved to include a …

The average life expectancy of the world population has increased remarkably in the past
150 years and it is still increasing. A long life is a dream of humans since the beginning of …

We performed a systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis of observational
studies assessing the association between UPF consumption and adult mortality risk. A …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in young
reproductive-aged women. PCOS is often associated with obesity and impairs reproductive …

Agriculture is the largest single source of global anthropogenic methane (CH4) emissions,
with ruminants the dominant contributor. Livestock CH4 emissions are projected to grow …

Variability in disease presentation, progression and treatment response has been a central
challenge in medicine. Although variability in host factors and genetics are important, it has …

Growing evidence supports the hypothesis that dietary factors may play a role in systemic
low-grade chronic inflammation. Summary evidence from randomized controlled trials has …

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally, associated with multifactorial
pathophysiological components. In particular, genetic mutations, infection or inflammation …

Nutrition is recognized as an essential component in the prevention of a number of chronic
diseases, including periodontal disease. Based on these considerations, a better …