This article summarizes the new 2011 report on dietary requirements for calcium and vitamin
D from the Institute of Medicine (IOM). An IOM Committee charged with determining the …

Magnets synthesized from molecules have contributed to the renaissance in the study of
magnetic materials. Three-dimensional network solids exhibiting magnetic ordering have been …

During the past several decades, reduction in fat intake has been the main focus of national
dietary recommendations to decrease risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). Several lines of …

The need for writing a monograph on polymer blends and composites became apparent
during presentation of material on this subject to our advanced polymers class. Although the …

As of March 12, 2020, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been con firmed in 125 048
people worldwide, carrying a mortality of approximately 3· 7%, 1 compared with a mortality …

ContextInflammation is hypothesized to play a role in development of type 2 diabetes
mellitus (DM); however, clinical data addressing this issue are limited.ObjectiveTo determine …

Background The relation between body weight and overall mortality remains controversial
despite considerable investigation. Methods We examined the association between body-…

Background Previous studies have examined individual dietary and lifestyle factors in relation
to type 2 diabetes, but the combined effects of these factors are largely unknown. Methods …

Background Overweight and obesity are increasing worldwide. To help assess their
relevance to mortality in different populations we conducted individual-participant data meta-…

Background Observational studies suggest that people who consume more fruits and
vegetables containing beta carotene have somewhat lower risks of cancer and cardiovascular …