Associations of Combined Genetic and Lifestyle Risks with Incident Type 2 Diabetes in the UK Biobank.

Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) results from a complex interplay between genetic predisposition and lifestyle factors. Both genetic susceptibility and unhealthy lifestyle are known to be associated with elevated T2D risk. However, their combined effects on T2D risk are not well studied.

Experiences in Recruitment for Hispanic, Non-Hispanic Black, and Other Non-White Cancer Survivors Through Community Outreach and Other Targeted Approaches.

Objectives: Recruitment of racial/ethnic underserved populations in oncology research is essential to address health disparities. This article presents strategies and lessons learned from community outreach and other approaches for recruiting non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, and other non-White survivors of cancer into a pilot study that investigated biopsychosocial determinants of health behaviors.

Methods: We critically examined the participant recruitment approaches to explore challenges and successful strategies and develop recommendations for future studies.

The Interplay of Psycho-Social Determinants on Quality of Life and Health Behaviors Among Hispanic, Non-Hispanic Black Cancer Survivors.

Objectives: This study aimed to explore psycho-social factors (i.e., socio-demographics, health insurance, stress) associated with Quality of life (QOL) and the degree to which self-reported access to healthcare and health behaviors (i.

A Latent Class Analysis of Family Eating Behaviors and Home Environment Habits on Preschool-Aged Children's Body Mass Index.

The etiology of obesity is multifaceted, with multiple risk factors occurring during early childhood (e.g., fast food frequency, eating dinner as a family, TV in the bedroom).

Exploration of Stress and Inflammatory Biomarkers Among Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic Cancer Survivors.

Objectives: To evaluate associations among social determinants of health (SDOH), stress, interleukin-6 (IL-6), and quality of life among non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic cancer survivors.

Sample & Setting: Individuals who had completed cancer treatment and did not identify as White (N = 46) were recruited through community partnerships in western Massachusetts and a state cancer registry.

Methods & Variables: This descriptive cross-sectional study used questionnaires and morning salivary samples to collect data between June 2022 and September 2023.