Dietary fatty acids play significant roles in the cause and prevention of cardiovascular
disease (CVD). Trans fatty acids from partially hydrogenated vegetable oils have well …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a significant and ever-growing problem in Europe,
accounting for nearly 45% of all deaths and leading to significant morbidity. Greece is one of …

Sugar intake has been associated with increased prevalence of childhood
overweight/obesity; however, results remain controversial. The aim of this study was to …

Background: Evidence points to adverse effects of trans fatty acids (TFA) on health. The aim
of this study was to estimate total TFA intake, evaluate major food contributors and its effect …

Background The aim of the Hellenic National Nutrition and Health Survey was to assess
nutritional intake, health status and various behaviors in a representative sample of the …

Background It has been suggested that coffee may affect the gut-brain axis with conflicting
outcomes. Moreover, there is insufficient evidence to determine whether the type or …

Summary Background & aims Serum 25 (OH) D deficiency is becoming an epidemic. The
aim was to assess vitamin D status of the adult Greek population in relation to intake, sun …

Acoustic emissions exhibit complex correlations between space, time, and magnitude. As
such, they present a unique example for a complex time series. We apply the recently …

Hypertension is a major risk of cardiovascular diseases. This study's aim was to examine
associations between hypertension and a priori known lifestyle risk factors, including weight …

Objectives A long-term abnormal blood lipid profile increases the risk of cardiovascular
disease (CVD). A probable protective role may be played by the Mediterranean diet. The …