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Adherence to the nordic diet is associated with anxiety, stress, and depression in recovered COVID-19 patients, a case-control study
Abstract
Follow-up of COVID-19 recovered patients to discover important adverse effects on other organs is required. The psychological health of COVID-19 patients may be affected after recovery. We aimed to evaluate the association between adher...
Publication · October 28, 2026
Effect of dairy products fortified with vitamin d3 on restless legs syndrome in women with premenstrual syndrome, abdominal obesity and vitamin d deficiency: a pilot study
Abstract
Backgrounds Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is an unpleasant condition that affects the quality of life of patients. Its prevalence in increased in women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Vitamin D plays a key role in female reproduction t...
Publication · October 28, 2026
Polyphenols improve non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease via gut microbiota: A comprehensive review
Abstract
Abstract Polyphenols, natural micronutrients derived from plants, are valued for their anti‐inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The escalating global prevalence of non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) underscores its status as...
Publication · October 28, 2026
Food Quality Is Associated With Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Among Recovered COVID-19 Patients: Finding From a Case-Control Study
Abstract
Following up with recovered coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients is necessary. Given the importance of psychological function accompanied by significant effects of food quality, we want to examine the association between food qu...
Publication · October 28, 2026
Carotenoids Improve Obesity and Fatty Liver Disease via Gut Microbiota: A Narrative Review
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ABSTRACT Carotenoids are natural micronutrients found in plants and microorganisms, but not synthesized by animals. Carotenoids show various biological activities, including antioxidant properties, regulation of cell growth, and modulat...
Publication · October 28, 2026
The Effects of Flaxseed Supplementation on Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors; A Comprehensive Review
Publication · October 28, 2026
2021-2024: Preparing for food security after COVID-19: Strengthening equity and resiliency in future emergency response in Toronto
In early March of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic emerged as a global health emergency that few governments were prepared to handle. The pandemic had exacerbated food insecurity with physical distancing, service closures, stay-at-home advisories and ...
Project · October 27, 2026
2024-Present: Unveiling informal food spaces: Strengthening equitable food system infrastructure through immigrant entrepreneurship
This project is led by TMCIS' Academic Director Dr. Zhixi Zhuang in partnership with the Toronto Metropolitan Centre for Studies in Food Security and in collaboration with Dr. Sara Edge and Dr. Jenelle Regnier-Davies from the Department of Geograp...
Project · October 27, 2026
2025-Present: From public grocery stores to social supermarkets: How Canada can build retail alternatives to address the ongoing food price crisis
Food costs in Canada have reached the level of a public health crisis, and with ongoing disruption and uncertainties associated with our largest trading partner, are likely to worsen. Since 2020, grocery prices have increased by nearly 30 percent,...
Project · October 27, 2026
A systematic map of methods for assessing societal benefits of Earth science information
Publication · October 27, 2026
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