Scarce data are available on what variables affect the risk of transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the development of symptomatic COVID-19, and, particularly, the relationship with viral load. We aimed to analyse data from linked index cases of COVID-19 and their contacts to explore factors associated

The last several decades have resulted in a tremendous upsurge in physical activity among both men and women. This enhancement can be seen in the level of participa- tion in both casual and competitive sports endeavors. For example, the marathon was once considered the pinnacle of endurance athletic achievement, capable

Folate deficiency has been linked to many different pathol- ogies, including cancer and birth defects (Czeizel and Dudas, 1992; Bhargava and Tyagi, 2014). Get article here.

Choline is a dietary component essential for the structural integrity and signaling functions of cell membranes; it directly affects cholinergic neurotransmission and lipid transport from liver, and it is the major source of methyl groups in the diet (betaine, one of choline’s metabolites, participates in the meth- ylation of homocysteine

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine–metabolic disorder, affecting 5–10% of reproductive age women. According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine/European Society for Human Reproduction and Embry- ology (ASRM/ESHRE) Rotterdam consensus in 2003, polycystic ovaries, oligo/anovulation or hyperandrogenism are often features of PCOS [1–4]. Get article here

The enzyme 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) is involved in folate metabolism. The MTHFR gene is located on chromosome 1 (1p36.3), and two common alleles, the C677T (thermolabile) allele and the A1298C allele, have been described. Get article here

Schizophrenia is a serious and devastating mental illness. Contrary to popular belief, the disease is characterized by paranoid delusions, hallucinations, or disordered thinking and behavior, rather than a “split personality.” While the symptoms can be reduced with medication, schizophrenia is a lifelong condition with no known cure. Experts believe that

Fatty Liver Disease isn’t Just an Alcohol Issue It turns out that alcohol isn’t the only culprit when it comes to fatty liver disease (FLD). Elevated homocysteine levels are associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), an often silent but serious disease that causes fat in the liver and inflammation

A stroke can be frightening, debilitating, and sometimes deadly. Strokes are complicated events caused by a variety of contributing factors, including genetics and environment. One potential factor is an elevated level of homocysteine in blood plasma. Homocysteine is a chemical created by the breakdown of an amino acid called methionine.

Adult acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a rapidly progressing cancer of the blood and bone marrow that affects the myeloid type of white blood cells, called myeloblasts. It’s the most common type of acute leukemia in adults. It affects men and smokers more often than other people. Previous chemotherapy recipients