Prevalence of overweight/obesity and related factors in Keerqin District, Tongliao City: A cross-sectional study.

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the prevalence of overweight/obesity and the factors influencing these conditions among 9- to 18-year-old adolescents in Keerqin District of Tongliao City. We explored whether overweight/obesity is accompanied by differences in eating habits, lifestyle, and mental health.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was administered to 1,736 adolescents in November 2020.

IL-10-Producing CD1dCD5 Regulatory B Cells May Play a Critical Role in Modulating Immune Homeostasis in Silicosis Patients.

Silicosis is characterized by chronic lung inflammation and fibrosis, which are extremely harmful to human health. The pathogenesis of silicosis involves uncontrolled immune processes. Evidence supports that regulatory B cells (Bregs) produce negative regulatory cytokines, such as IL-10, which can negatively regulate immune responses in inflammation and autoimmune diseases.