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The relationship between educational attainment and self-rated health among middle-aged and older adults in the United States was studied to determine whether depressive symptoms mediate the pathway. Cross-sectional data from the Health and Retirement Study (N = 9,900) were analyzed using hierarchical multiple linear regression. Control variables include age, gender, and race. Bivariate correlations showed that higher educational attainment was associated with improved self-rated health (r = .336, p < .001) and fewer depressive symptoms (r = -.143, p < .001). Conducted multivariate analyses denoted a significant direct effect of education on self-rated health (B = 0.122, p < .001). The inclusion of the mediator significantly reduced the predictive power of depressive symptoms for reduced self-rated health (B = -0.421, p < .001), while the direct effect of education decreased to (B = 0.111), an indication of partial mediation. Continued gender- and race-based health disparities were observed in the fully adjusted model (R2 = .173, F(4, 9895) = 517.04, p < .001). These findings suggest that late-life mental health functions as a vital structural mechanism connecting socioeconomic factors to physical health perceptions, proposing that public health policies should integrate geriatric mental health interventions into their care system.

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The short article deals with the issue of Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) in broad sense focusing on the process of its dissemination among the masses. It builds on the largest health survey in India, the National Family Health Survey. The other scheme that the article banks upon is the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janausadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) which catalyzed the users because of its access in the cost & geographic factors through the provision of sanitary pads. The third issue that it deals with is the encouragement to go back to the basics through the use of dry, clean, homemade cotton cloth as the main vehicle in the MHM process. Primarily, the target group for MHM is the ‘Menarche’ group that covers the mid teen age.

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Uterine fibroids (also called leiomyomas) are benign growths made of the uterine smooth muscle. It is a common problem that causes significant health issues in women of reproductive age. Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), a sodium salt of glutamine acid, found in processed foods like instant noodles, canned meats, etc. Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) a fruit with numerous benefits, which is rich in nutrients, fiber, anti-inflammatory properties, anti-microbial properties, and rich in anti-oxidants. Forty-eight (48) animals were used for this study. The animals weighed 120 ± 20g. Animals were grouped into eight (8) groups: Control group- received 0.5mls of distilled water orally for 2 weeks; Fibroid Induced group- received 200mg/kg of MSG intraperitoneally for 2 weeks; Breadfruit low dose group- received 500mg/kg of breadfruit extract orally for 2 weeks; Breadfruit high dose group- received 1500mg/kg of breadfruit extract orally for 2 weeks; MSG + Low dose group- received 200mg/kg of MSG intraperitoneally for 2 weeks + 500mg/kg of breadfruit extract orally for 2 weeks; MSG + High dose group- received 200mg/kg of MSG intraperitoneally for 2 weeks +1500mg/kg of breadfruit extract orally for 2 weeks; Low dose + MSG group- received 500mg/kg of breadfruit extract orally for 2 weeks + 200mg/kg of MSG intraperitoneally for 2 weeks; High dose + MSG group- received 1500mg/kg of breadfruit extract orally for 2 weeks +200mg/kg of MSG intraperitoneally for 2 weeks. The animals were sacrificed 24 hours after the last administration using chloroform. Blood samples were collected for hormonal assay. The uterus was harvested and fixed. Data obtained was expressed as mean ± SD, values were considered statistically significant when P≤0.05. From the therapeutic study, the results showed that the extract reduced the estrogen and progesterone level. From the prophylactic study, the results showed that the estrogen level reduced significantly. Statistically significant difference was not observe

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This study investigated the relationship between serum vitamin D levels and cardiovascular disease risk factors in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients attending the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. A hospital-based cross-sectional design was employed, enrolling 70 confirmed T2DM patients and 70 age-matched control participants. Biochemical assessment included serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] by ELISA, fasting plasma glucose (FPG) by glucose oxidase method, glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) by chromatographic method, full lipid profile, and albumin-adjusted calcium. Statistical analyses comprised independent samples t-test, Pearson correlation, logistic regression, and multiple linear regression. T2DM patients had markedly lower mean vitamin D levels (19.8±9.2 vs 26.4±10.1 ng/mL, p<0.001), with deficiency (<20 ng/mL) prevalent in 62.9% versus 31.4% of controls. Vitamin D deficiency conferred 2.68-fold higher odds of T2DM after full adjustment (95% CI: 1.08–6.65, p=0.033). Among T2DM patients, significant inverse correlations were established between vitamin D and FPG (r = −0.396, p<0.001), HbA1c (r = −0.361, p=0.002), BMI (r = −0.324, p=0.006), total cholesterol (r = −0.301, p=0.011), LDL-C (r = −0.284, p=0.016), and triglycerides (r = −0.257, p=0.032), while positive correlations were found with HDL-C (r = 0.245, p=0.041) and albumin-adjusted calcium (r = 0.312, p=0.008); none of these correlations were significant in controls. These findings demonstrate that vitamin D deficiency is significantly and independently associated with adverse cardiovascular risk factor profiles in T2DM patients, supporting routine vitamin D screening in this population and highlighting the need for further longitudinal and interventional research.

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Urban transportation systems are major sources of environmental contamination, generating complex mixtures of airborne particles, heavy metals, and organic pollutants that accumulate along roadways and in surrounding areas. These pollutants originate primarily from vehicular emissions, mechanical wear of vehicle components, and atmospheric deposition associated with urban industrial activities. Occupational groups working directly in these environments may therefore experience greater exposure to environmental contaminants than the general population. The purpose of this paper is to develop a theoretical model of the biological effects of environmental contaminants and health risks in street cleaners and road workers based on a detailed review of the existing literature. The results for occupational health outcomes show that exposure to particulate matter generated by sweeping and waste collection is an important determinant of respiratory risk among sanitation workers. Environmental monitoring studies have demonstrated elevated airborne particulate concentrations during manual sweeping operations, particularly under dry conditions when accumulated road dust is easily re-suspended into the breathing zone of workers. Furthermore, repeated exposure to these airborne particles may therefore contribute to chronic respiratory irritation and the development of respiratory disorders among street cleaners. Cardiopulmonary health effects have also been reported in association with exposure to particulate air pollution, while epidemiological and toxicological studies have demonstrated that inhalation of fine and ultrafine particulate matter can trigger systemic inflammatory responses and oxidative stress that extend beyond the respiratory tract. These biological responses may contribute to alterations in vascular function, increased blood pressure, and disturbances in autonomic regulation of the cardiovascular system. Street cleaners and road maintenance workers experience re

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This study examined the anthropometric characteristics of the Palmaris Longus tendon and Radial Fossa among adult males and females of the Ogoni ethnic group. A total of 305 participants were assessed using standard clinical tests and anthropometric measurements. Results showed that 88.2% of participants had a visible Palmaris Longus tendon, while 11.8% did not. The Radial Fossa was shallow in 47.2% and deep in 52.8% of participants. There was no significant difference between males and females or among different age groups regarding tendon presence or fossa depth. Body weight did not influence these anatomical features. A strong positive correlation was found between radial fossa depth and length (r = 0.924, p < 0.001). These findings provide valuable baseline data for clinical anatomy, reconstructive surgery, and anthropological studies in the Ogoni population.