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Body posture plays a significant role in the functioning of the musculoskeletal system and can also affect the stomatognathic system. Postural disturbances can lead to changes in the head and neck, contributing to dysfun...

Background: This article examines Ramayda Akmal’s Jatisaba, which portrays the female body as a complex social construct shaped by power relations. Purpose: The aim of this study is to articulate the ambivalence of t...

Tianhang Peng,1,* Wanyuan Liang,1,* Ju Wei,2 Ni Ding,3 Xiuqi Tang,3 Zike Zhang3 1School of Sports Science, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, People’s Republic of China; 2School of English Studi...

ObjectiveMetabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a prevalent condition with limited established dietary therapies. Lifestyle modifications, particularly dietary adjustments, represent the prim...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims To investigate the effects of a 6‐month supervised, personalized combined aerobic and resistance training program on oxidative stress, antioxidant capacity, infection‐related biomarkers, ...

Objective Although associations between obesity and thyroid function have been widely reported, few studies have examined euthyroid (clinically normal) adults using both bioelectrical impedance-derived body composition m...

The fascia, a pervasive connective tissue network, has traditionally been studied for its structural and biomechanical roles in the human body. However, emerging evidence suggests that fascia may also play a significant ...

IntroductionMalodors in the human body can diminish comfort in living and working environments, potentially increasing stress and dissatisfaction levels. Therefore, there is a growing need to objectively characterize the...

The bodies of animals host millions of microbial communities collectively known as the microbiome. The microbiome plays a crucial role in various processes related to the host’s health and well-being. Although our unde...

Background and Study Aim. Speed-strength fitness and body dimensions are components of athletic performance in combat sports. The interaction between speed-strength fitness parameters and anthropometric characteristics i...

ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the long-term effects of chronic sleep deprivation (CSD) on the bone mineral density (BMD), bone microarchitecture, biomechanical properties and body weight of middle-aged and old...

Abstract Acute, whole-body exposure to ionizing radiation has the potential to induce widespread injury, compromising multiple organ systems and predisposing the individual to a variety of pathologies. For medical counte...

Abstract In order to assess the pain phenomenon, a pilot cross-sectional study was conducted. The aim of this study was to determine the correlation between segmental body composition and cervical spine mobility in indiv...

Goats play an essential role in sustaining rural communities in Pakistan by providing milk, meat, and income under diverse production systems. This study compared the morphometric features of exotic Saanen goats with loc...

PurposeThis study examined the association between social media social comparison orientation and physical self-efficacy among Chinese college students, and tested whether body shame and body appreciation mediated this a...

Abstract Background Excess weight significantly impacts body image perception. While research on body satisfaction in overweight and obese individuals is extensive, most studies report high dissatisfaction, especially am...

The increasing prevalence of artificial light sources has rendered blue light (BL) a novel environmental metabolic disruptor. This study aimed to investigate the potential effects of BL exposure on mitochondrial function...

BackgroundExercises that involve increasing the speed of movements are beneficial for individuals with Parkinson disease (PD) and have the potential to reduce bradykinesia. High-speed bodyweight resistance training is ac...

Abstract Myostatin negatively regulates skeletal muscle size in multiple species, and therefore, myostatin blockade has been therapeutically explored to promote muscle growth in humans, including to counter the muscle lo...

BackgroundChronic psychological stress, impaired attentional functioning, and reduced psychological resilience represent major public health challenges among adults, contributing to adverse mental and physical health out...

Abstract Background Accurate age determination is crucial for interpreting the behavior and ecology of raccoon dogs; however, age estimation is often overlooked due to the absence of practical, non-invasive methods or cr...

Abstract Transcriptome sequencing data offer a valuable resource for inferring genetic variants, yet their application in forensic individual identification and kinship analysis remains insufficiently explored. This stud...

Background and Study Aim. Overweight among student-athletes can limit performance, endurance, and overall health. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a time-efficient approach that has been shown to improve fitnes...

Abstract Introduction Patients on hemodialysis (HD) are vulnerable to COVID-19 and often excluded from pivotal antiviral trials. Ensitrelvir, an oral SARS-CoV-2 3C-like protease inhibitor approved in Japan, remains uneva...