Background: This paper describes the development of the Functional Assessment of Cancer
Therapy-Colorectal (FACT-C) – a questionnaire assessing quality of life concerns pertinent …

Background Phytoestrogens, which are abundant in flaxseed and soy, have chemical
structures resembling those of endogenous estrogens and have been shown to exert hormonal …

Flavonoids, found in a wide diversity of plant foods from fruits and vegetables, herbs and
spices, essential oils, and beverages, have the most potential of dietary components for …

While considerable research has focused on second language development and academic
success, the debate continues on how the development of the first language benefits the …

Protozoan parasites of the genus Giardia are one of the earliest lineages of eukaryotic cells.
To initiate infection, trophozoites emerge from a cyst in the host. Excystation is blocked by …

Use of preemptive analgesia in Neonatal Intensive Care Units is recommended for severe
and/or invasive procedures. However, the potential long-term consequences of such …

Background: Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease and a significant risk factor for
tooth loss. Although a link between diet and periodontal health exists, the relation between …

In postmenopausal women, reduced bone mineral density at the hip and spine is associated
with an increased risk of tooth loss, possibly due to a loss of alveolar bone. In turn, having …

Background The transition from high school to university life is a critical time for change, often
accompanied by the adoption of negative lifestyle habits including unhealthy nutrition. The …

The gut microbiota (GM) is an important regulator of body homeostasis, including intestinal
and extra-intestinal effects. This review focuses on the GM-bone axis, which we define as the …