Publications by authors named "Iman F Mahmoud"

Background: Chickpea and broad bean dips are among the most popular legume-based dishes in the Middle Eastern countries. They are either made freshly by restaurants or sold in cans. Various manufacturing processes may enhance or reduce the chemical compositions of any food products, including these dips, which in turn can affect their nutritional values and health benefits.

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  • * Key predictors for insomnia included being unemployed, dehydrated, overweight, sleeping less than 6 hours per day, and interestingly, having high adherence to the Mediterranean diet.
  • * The results also indicated that being married might protect against insomnia, highlighting the complex relationship between lifestyle factors and sleep quality, which needs further exploration.
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Background: Globally, colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence is rising, and it is a leading cause of mortality, with greater death rates pronounced in developing countries, including Jordan. Understanding knowledge and awareness of etiologic factors, unhealthy lifestyles, and dietary patterns is crucial for combating ailments. Hence, this study is aimed at investigating the level of knowledge and awareness of CRC-related risk factors, practices, and possible associations of studied variables among young Jordanians.

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Background: Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by abnormal serological response (autoimmune anti-tissue-Transglutaminase antibodies) triggered by gluten ingestion in genetically predisposed individuals. The only available effective management for those patients is a strict gluten-free diet.

Aim: To investigate the improvement of CD after completing a traditional herbal supplementation and alternative medicine treatment.

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