Importance Mendelian randomization (MR) studies use genetic variation associated with
modifiable exposures to assess their possible causal relationship with outcomes and aim to …

The diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease can be improved by the use of biological measures.
Biomarkers of functional impairment, neuronal loss, and protein deposition that can be …

Molecular data are now widely used in epidemiological studies to investigate the
transmission, distribution, biology, and diversity of pathogens. Our objective was to establish …

Background Physical activity (PA) is considered a cornerstone of diabetes mellitus
management to prevent complications, but conclusive evidence is lacking. Methods This …

Background A high consumption of fruit and vegetables is possibly associated with a
decreased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). However, the findings to date are inconsistent …

Advances in laboratory techniques have led to a rapidly increasing use of biomarkers in
epidemiological studies. Biomarkers of internal dose, early biological change, susceptibility …

Endometrial cancer risk has been associated with reproductive factors (age at menarche,
age at menopause, parity, age at first and last birth, time since last birth and use of oral …

Aims A higher intake of fruits and vegetables has been associated with a lower risk of
ischaemic heart disease (IHD), but there is some uncertainty about the interpretation of this …

Background: Perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) persist in the
environment and are found in relatively high concentrations in animal livers. Studies in …

Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is one of the most common chronic diseases
worldwide. In high-income countries, low socioeconomic status seems to be related to a …