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Frank B. Hu
Researcher at Harvard University
Publications - 1784
Citations - 295051
Frank B. Hu is an academic researcher from Harvard University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Type 2 diabetes & Diabetes mellitus. The author has an hindex of 250, co-authored 1675 publications receiving 253464 citations. Previous affiliations of Frank B. Hu include Southwest University & Brigham and Women's Hospital.
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Periodontal health, oral health behaviours, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
TL;DR: Poor periodontal health, dental care, and oral health knowledge were significantly associated with an increased risk of COPD, indicating the importance of promoting dental care and Oral health knowledge that can be integrated into the prevention and treatment of COPd.
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Association of Low-Carbohydrate and Low-Fat Diets With Mortality Among US Adults.
TL;DR: The findings suggest that the associations of low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets with mortality may depend on the quality and food sources of macronutrients.
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Plasma total and high molecular weight adiponectin levels and risk of coronary heart disease in women
Tobias Pischon,Frank B. Hu,Frank B. Hu,Cynthia J. Girman,Nader Rifai,Nader Rifai,JoAnn E. Manson,JoAnn E. Manson,Kathryn M. Rexrode,Eric B. Rimm,Eric B. Rimm +10 more
TL;DR: High levels of total and high molecular weight adiponectin, and HMW/total adip onectin ratio are associated with a lower risk of CHD among women, and these associations are largely mediated by parameters related to glucose and lipid metabolism and inflammation, especially HDL-cholesterol levels.
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Possible Benefit of Nuts in Type 2 Diabetes
David J.A. Jenkins,Frank B. Hu,Linda C Tapsell,Andrea R. Josse,Andrea R. Josse,Cyril W.C. Kendall,Cyril W.C. Kendall,Cyril W.C. Kendall +7 more
TL;DR: It is concluded that there is justification to consider the inclusion of nuts in the diets of individuals with diabetes in view of their potential to reduce CHD risk, even though their ability to influence overall glycemic control remains to be established.
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Dietary Patterns and the Risk of Breast Cancer
Clement Adebamowo,Frank B. Hu,Eunyoung Cho,Donna Spiegelman,Michelle D. Holmes,Walter C. Willett +5 more
TL;DR: There is no overall association between dietary patterns and risk of breast cancer among premenopausal women, however, an inverse association between the prudent dietary pattern and breast cancer risk among ever smokers is found.