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Ramadan Intermittent Fasting (RIF) involves abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset, potentially affecting cognitive performance. This study examined whether RIF impairs sustained attention among university students. Using a repeated-measures design, 301 undergraduates (Mage = 18.51, SD =...

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Fasting is a diet intervention that has been shown to significantly modulate the gut microbiota, with potential health benefits. This review examines the impact of various fasting regimens, including time-restricted eating (TRE), Ramadan fasting (RF), and long-term fasting, on the composition and fu...

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Butheinah A Al-Sharafi,1 Dares Fateh Mohsen,2 Ahlam S Almurtadha1 1Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana’a University, Sana’a, Yemen; 2Department of Internal Medicine University of Science and Technology, Sana’a, YemenCorrespondence: Butheinah A Al-Sharafi, De...

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ObjectivesFood frequency questionnaire (FFQ) is a cost-effective method of dietary assessment in nutritional and clinical research. It can be easily adapted to different research questions or populations, but modified versions require careful validation. This study assessed the validity of a short 1...

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Weight loss can be challenging. Starting a restrictive diet can be emotionally draining and difficult to adhere to. Is there a more effective way to lose weight? Does the timing and frequency of meals help to lose weight? This new 4-page publication of the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition D...

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Weight loss can be challenging. Starting a restrictive diet can be emotionally draining and difficult to adhere to. Is there a more effective way to lose weight? Does the timing and frequency of meals help to lose weight? This new 4-page publication of the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition D...

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MethodsThis study identified the alterations caused by concurrent training and intermittent fasting on the myocardium of rats. In total, 39 adult male Wistar rats were used, divided into four groups: control [C (n = 12)], fasting control [FC (n = 11)], training [T (n = 8)], and fasting training [FT...

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Aquaculture production continues to expand rapidly, highlighting the need to improve welfare standards during harvesting procedures. Pre-slaughter operations such as fasting and crowding, along with slaughter procedures, represent critical points with significant welfare implications. In this study,...

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Background Fasting before elective or nonurgent coronary angiography is commonly recommended to reduce the risk of adverse events, such as aspiration pneumonia. This systematic review and meta‐analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of fasting versus nonfasting protocols on patient outcomes and satisf...

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Resistant hypertension (RH) remains a major cardiovascular challenge despite optimal pharmacological treatment. Intermittent fasting (IF) has demonstrated beneficial effects in various diseases, but its impact on RH and the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. In this study, we explored the effects...

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Obesity is defined as a condition characterized by abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that poses a risk to health. Various behavioral changes include current dietary practices. One of the contemporary dietary approaches, intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting refers to the cycle between peri...

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Aim: To assess the glycemic status of consecutive melanoma patients undergoing standardized capillary fasting blood glucose (cFBG) assessment prior to fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG PET/CT) examination. Methods: This retrospective study included 336 consecut...

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Background: Ramadan fasting as a pivotal Islamic practice can profoundly affect dietary habits, physical activity, and overall lifestyle. This study investigated the impact of Ramadan fasting during the COVID-19 lockdown on perceived weight changes and lifestyle modifications among Muslims globally....

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Xiaoli Xiang,1,2 Zhicheng Zhang,3 Wenxuan Xu,3 Zhengru Huang,2 Ji Zhang1 1Department of Ophthalmology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Changshu Hospital of Nantong University, Changshu, People’s Republ...

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Background & Aims: The PNPLA3 rs738409 polymorphism is the most abundant genetic risk factor associated with progression of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) to steatohepatitis (MASH) and fibrosis. Although fasting and feeding affect PNPLA3 expression, molecula...

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Background: Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels above the normal range. Type-2 diabetes mellitus can cause lipid metabolism disorder. This study analyzed the relationship between fasting blood glucose and LDL cholesterol levels in type-2 d...

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Aim: to determine the effects of Ramadhan fasting on GERD symptoms. Methods: a total of 130 GERD patients participated in this study. Patients were divided into two groups, i.e. those who performed Ramadhan fasting (n=66), and those who did not perform Ramadhan fasting (n=64). The evaluation was don...

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Statins have diabetogenic properties. Pitavastatin is currently considered the only drug in this group that combines high lipid-correcting activity with the absence of a negative effect on carbohydrate metabolism. The article presents a case of correction of carbohydrate metabolism indicators agains...

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Aim: to determine the effects of Ramadhan fasting on GERD symptoms. Methods: a total of 130 GERD patients participated in this study. Patients were divided into two groups, i.e. those who performed Ramadhan fasting (n=66), and those who did not perform Ramadhan fasting (n=64). The evaluation was don...

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Background: Exposure to arsenic increases the risk of hypertension. Indeed, a high level of arsenic in human serum, a reliable biomarker of arsenic exposure, was shown to be linked to increased prevalence of hypertension among a study of Japanese residents. However, no beneficial food that decreases...

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