Prevalence of vitamin C deficiency and its association with stroke risk among U.S. adult population: A cross-sectional analysis spanning 15 years with over 13,000 participants.

Stroke presents a significant global health challenge. Despite its potential for cardiovascular protection, the role of vitamin C (VTMC) in stroke risk remains contentious. This study aimed to assess VTMC deficiency in stroke patients and its association with stroke risk.

Sugar-sweetened beverages consumption increases the risk of metabolic syndrome and its components in adults: Consistent and robust evidence from an umbrella review.

Background & Aims: Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are potential modifiable risk factors for reducing the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS); however, there is a lack of an umbrella review that robustly synthesizes the evidence. This review aims to synthesize the evidence linking habitual SSBs intake with MetS in adults, emphasizing the need for policy and regulatory actions.

Methods: Four databases were comprehensively searched for relevant meta-analyses of prospective studies up to July 2023.

Association between serum 25 (OH) D levels and depression symptoms in adults with prediabetes.

Background And Aim: Depression symptoms are a significant risk factor for prediabetes-related diabetes, and low vitamin D levels are connected with depression symptoms. The goal of this study is to examine the association between vitamin D and depression symptoms in prediabetic persons.

Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted in Tianjin, China, among 4051 individuals.

Depression prevalence in Vietnam during the Covid-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: As of 10 October 2021, Vietnam has recorded 835,036 locally acquired Covid-19 cases including 20,520 fatalities. In response to the coronavirus illness outbreak Vietnam adopted a number of public health measures including contact tracing and testing mandatory quarantine and lockdowns. Lockdown measures during the Covid-19 pandemic are demonstrated to negatively impact psychological and mental health problems such as depression.