Effects of pioglitazone on nonalcoholic steatohepatitis in a patient with anorexia nervosa: A case report.

Diseases associated with metabolic syndromes are of major concern in developed countries. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is one of the manifestations of metabolic syndrome in the liver. Previous studies have shown that NASH is also caused by malnutrition.

Japanese versus Mediterranean Diets and Cancer.

Morbidity and mortality statistics, including incidences of fat-related cancers (FRCs), and dietary intake and sources of fats and oils were compared for Japanese, Mediterranean and American people. Incidences of FRCs, except for steeply increasing colon cancer, have remained low in Japan. Similarly, Mediterranean people enjoy relatively low risks of FRCs compared with American people.

A Large-scale Follow-up Study of Smokers Visiting Medical Facilities in Japan.

In order to determine smoking cessation rates among those who visit medical facilities in Japan, a large-scale follow-up study was conducted. Subjects were self-reported smokers who visited a cancer hospital, a general hospital, or one of four health checkup facilities in 1997-98. Their smoking habits were followed by two postal surveys.