Publications by authors named "R E Block"

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  • Zearalenone (ZEN), a mycotoxin from Fusarium fungi found in many food supplies, can bind to estrogen receptors and is linked to reproductive issues, yet research on its effects during pregnancy is limited.
  • A study measured ZEN levels in urine samples from 286 pregnant women and analyzed their weight gain to determine the impact of mycoestrogens.
  • The findings indicated that higher concentrations of ZEN were associated with increased gestational weight gain, particularly in those carrying male fetuses, suggesting that mycoestrogen exposure could influence pregnancy weight dynamics.
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Objective: Most older adults in the United States (U.S.) prefer to remain in their current housing as they age, but difficulty with mobility (e.

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Background: Labor unions are associated with better wages, improved working conditions, and greater worker empowerment, which may result in better health. However, less is known about the relationship between unionization and health among U.S.

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinopathy worldwide with a heterogeneous clinical presentation including reproductive, metabolic, and endocrine elements. However, the assessment and management of PCOS remains inconsistent, with many women undiagnosed and untreated. We now also understand that the management of PCOS should extend throughout a woman's lifespan as many elements of the syndrome persist after menopause.

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Background: We have shown that ω3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) reduce risk for heart failure, regardless of ejection fraction status. Ventricular remodeling and reduced ventricular performance precede overt hear failure, however there is little insight into how PUFAs contribute to maladaptive signaling over time. PUFAs are agonists for regulatory activity at g-protein coupled receptors such as Ffar4, and downstream as substrates for monooxygenases (e.

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