Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 8, 2024
AbstractBackground/objectives
:
Eating
in
the
absence
of
hunger
(EAH)
is
considered
a
risk
factor
for
weight
gain.
This
study
examined
relations
EAH
with
pregnancy-related
outcomes,
eating
behaviors,
and
indicators
well-being.Methods
Early
pregnancy
BMI,
gestational
gain,
postpartum
change
were
calculated
from
measured
height
<
12
weeks
gestation
to
1
year
postpartum.
Participants
reported
baseline
behaviors
(Dutch
Behavior
Questionnaire),
depressive
symptoms
(Edinburgh
Postnatal
Depression
Scale),
stress
(Perceived
Stress
sleep
quality
(Pittsburgh
Sleep
Quality
Index).
In
2nd
trimester,
n
=
46
participants
completed
two
assessments:
one
minimally-processed
(raw
fruit,
unsalted
roasted
peanuts,
raw
vegetables)
highly-processed
foods
(cookies,
brownies,
candy,
chips,
cheese
popcorn).
all
foods,
sweet
(fruit/desserts)
savory
(vegetables/salty
snacks)
separately,
each
assessment
(6
variables).Results
Primarily
null
estimates
did
not
provide
consistent
evidence
associations
or
well-being.Conclusions
was
related
change,
symptoms,
quality,
stress.
Future
studies
larger
samples
diverse
developmental
periods
are
needed
determine
utility
laboratory-assessed
as
As
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD)
morbidity
and
mortality
increase
yearly,
this
study
aimed
to
explore
the
potential
of
weight-adjusted-waist
index
(WWI)
its
relation
long-term
in
patients
with
CVD.
The
diagnosis
CVD
was
based
on
standardized
medical
condition
questionnaires
that
incorporated
participants'
self-reported
physician
diagnoses.
WWI
(cm/√kg)
is
a
continuous
variable
calculated
as
waist
circumference
(WC,
cm)
divided
by
square
root
body
weight
(kg).
For
analysis
purposes,
participants
were
into
four
groups
quartiles
(Q1
-
Q4)
WWI.
study's
primary
outcome
all-cause
CVD,
secondary
outcome,
sample
weights
complex
survey
designs
used
ensure
reliable,
accurate
results.
final
included
4,445
participants.
In
fully
adjusted
model,
highest
quartile
(WWI
>
12.05
cm/√
kg)
showed
higher
rate
compared
lowest
<
11.03
(HR
=
1.37,
95%
CI:
1.03,
1.82,
P
0.05).
risk
increased
linear
association
congestive
heart
failure,
attack
(P-overall
0.05,
nonlinear
0.05);
nonlinearly
associated
coronary
angina
Survival
curve
further
all
cause
high
group
(Q4)
(P
0.001).
time-dependent
receiver
operating
characteristic
(ROC)
WWI's
area
under
curves
(AUC)
for
5-
10-year
survival
rates
0.76
0.792
0.734
0.757
mortality.
AUC
than
those
mass
(BMI)
WC
(all
0.01).
Our
findings
indicate
positively
an
Additionally,
values
strengthen
meaningful
prognostic
marker,
underscoring
utility
clinical
practice
assessing
Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia Bulimia and Obesity,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(1)
Published: May 14, 2024
Abstract
Background
Amidst
growing
evidence
of
the
intricate
link
between
physical
and
mental
health,
this
study
aims
to
dissect
relationship
waist-to-weight
index
(WWI)
suicidal
ideation
within
a
representative
sample
US
population,
proposing
WWI
as
novel
metric
for
suicide
risk
assessment.
Methods
The
engaged
9500
participants
in
cross-sectional
design.
It
employed
multivariate
logistic
linear
regression
analyses
probe
association
ideation.
further
examined
potential
nonlinear
dynamics
using
weighted
generalized
additive
model
alongside
stratified
test
relationship's
consistency
across
diverse
demographic
health
variables.
Results
Our
analysis
revealed
significant
positive
correlation
increased
heightened
ideation,
characterized
by
that
persisted
adjusted
model.
Subgroup
sustained
association's
uniformity
varied
population
segments.
Conclusions
elucidates
WWI's
effectiveness
predictive
tool
underscoring
its
relevance
evaluations.
By
highlighting
value
WWI,
our
findings
advocate
integration
body
composition
considerations
into
assessments,
thereby
broadening
scope
prevention
strategies.
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 7, 2024
Background
Obesity
and
psychological
factors
were
identified
as
risk
for
female
infertility.
The
study
investigated
the
correlation
between
WWI,
depression,
secondary
infertility,
focusing
on
potential
mediating
role
of
depression.
Methods
According
to
data
from
NHANES,
this
cross-sectional
used
multiple
regression
analysis,
subgroup
smooth
curve
fitting
explore
relationship
diagnostic
ability
WWI
was
evaluated
compared
other
obesity
indicators
using
ROC
curve.
effect
test
adopted
distribution
product.
Results
This
involved
2778
participants,
including
381
(13.7%)
women
with
showed
that
higher
(OR
=
1.31;
95%
CI,
1.11-1.56)
depression
scores
1.03;
1.01-1.06)
associated
There
a
positive
infertility
(nonlinear
p
0.8272)
association
still
consistent
in
subgroups
(all
P
interaction>
0.05).
Compared
indicators,
(AUC
0.588)
also
shows
good
predictive
performance
Mediation
analysis
mediated
3.94%
confidence
interval
Z
*
b
excluding
0.
Conclusion
exhibited
relatively
predicting
than
may
be
mediator
Focusing
due
beneficially
reduced
women.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Abstract
Objective
To
investigate
the
association
between
serum
vitamin
A
levels
and
cerebrovascular
disease
(CVD),
given
unclear
relationship
cardiovascular
health
despite
CVD
being
a
leading
global
cause
of
death.
Methods
This
cross-sectional
study
analyzed
data
from
3,552
participants
in
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
1999–2002.
Serum
were
measured
as
exposure
variable,
with
outcome.
Multiple
confounders
including
demographic,
lifestyle,
clinical
factors
adjusted
analysis.
Results
nonlinear
was
identified
threshold
at
1.15
µmol/L.
Below
this
threshold,
showed
protective
effect
against
(OR
=
0.083,
95%
CI:
0.011–0.662,
P
0.0187),
while
above
it,
trend
toward
increased
risk
observed
but
not
statistically
significant
1.226,
0.973–1.546,
0.0842).
Conclusion
demonstrate
on
risk,
suggesting
different
roles
varying
concentrations.
Further
longitudinal
studies
are
needed
to
confirm
these
findings
establish
optimal
ranges
for
health.
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
Background
Recently,
weight-adjusted-waist
index
(WWI),
a
new
for
evaluating
obesity,
has
been
developed.
This
study
aimed
to
examine
the
association
between
WWI
and
T2DM
in
Chinese
urban
adults.
Method
A
total
of
5,0978
eligible
participants
drawn
from
prospective
REACTION
(Cancer
Risk
Assessment
People
with
Diabetes)
were
included
this
study.
Participants
divided
into
3
groups
based
on
baseline
levels.
Pearson
correlation
analysis
binary
logistic
regression
conducted
explore
risk
factors
risk.
Results
The
prevalence
central
obesity
was
14.2%,
46.8%
11.0%
respectively,
median
age
57
years.
Logistic
showed
that
significantly
associated
T2DM.
Compared
lowest
tertile
(T1)
serving
as
reference
group,
second
(T2)
third
(T3)
0.218-fold
[1.218
(1.152,
1.288),
P
<
0.001]
0.286-fold
[1.286
(1.212,
1.364),
increase
odds
developing
respectively.
After
adjusting
all
exception
stratified
variable,
held
true
age,
sex,
BMI,
hypertension,
hyperlipidemia
subgroup
especially
pronounced
those
aged
<60
years,
BMI
≥24
kg/m
2
,
males,
interactions
(
interaction
<0.05).
Conclusion
positively
adults,
young
middle-aged
males
.
World Journal of Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3)
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
The
weight-to-waist
index
(WWI)
serves
as
an
innovative
metric
specifically
designed
to
assess
central
obesity.
However,
the
relationship
between
WWI
and
prevalence
of
post-stroke
depression
(PSD)
remains
inadequately
explored
in
literature.
To
elucidate
PSD.
Data
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
2005
2018
were
analyzed.
Multivariable
logistic
regression
models
propensity
score
matching
utilized
investigate
association
PSD,
with
adjustments
for
potential
confounders.
restricted
cubic
spline
statistical
method
was
applied
explore
non-linear
associations.
Participants
elevated
values
had
a
significantly
greater
risk
developing
Specifically,
individuals
higher
range
exhibited
more
than
twice
likelihood
PSD
compared
those
lower
(odds
ratio
=
2.21,
95%
confidence
interval:
1.84-2.66,
P
<
0.0001).
After
matching,
remained
1.43,
95%confidence
1.09-1.88,
0.01).
Tertile
analysis
revealed
that
participants
highest
tertile
faced
lowest
tertile.
Restricted
further
association,
plateauing
at
values.
There
is
significant
increased
Thus,
regular
screening
should
be
implemented
stroke
patients
enhance
patient
outcomes.
BMC Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: March 11, 2025
The
relationship
between
obesity
and
mental
health
has
attracted
attention.
However,
large
sample
studies
on
the
visceral
fat
depression
are
lacking.
This
study
aimed
to
explore
by
using
adiposity
index
(VAI)
lipid
accumulation
product
(LAP).
Additionally,
it
sought
potential
mediating
role
of
sleep
duration
in
these
associations.
data
used
current
cross-sectional
investigation
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
spanning
2005
2020,
including
19,659
participants.
Depression
was
measured
nine-item
Patient
Questionnaire.
Weighted
multivariable
regression
analysis
evaluate
correlation
VAI
LAP
with
depression.
non-linear
determined
smooth
curve
fitting
threshold
effect
analysis.
mediation
performed
investigate
duration.
stability
assessed
through
sensitivity
were
closely
related
In
fully
adjusted
model,
highest
quartile
increased
association
52%
(OR
=
1.52,
95%
CI
1.20–1.92,
P
<
0.001)
51%
1.51,
1.19–1.91,
0.001),
respectively,
compared
lowest
quartile.
Specific
saturation
effects
for
VAI,
LAP,
identified
smoothed
fitting,
inflection
points
3.81
98.55,
respectively.
revealed
that
5.1%
2.8%
associations
mediated
results
showed
interactions
hypertension
cardiovascular
disease
(P
0.05).
associated
US
adults.
non-linear,
which
may
be
highlights
as
valuable
tools
prevention
management
