Walton Sumner
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View article: Soil Nutrient Dependency of Biochemical Pathways for Synthesis of Plant Compounds
Soil Nutrient Dependency of Biochemical Pathways for Synthesis of Plant Compounds Open
Micronutrient deficiency has been linked to various human diseases. Crops grown in mineral-depleted soils may have reduced food quality as measured by nutrient density because of any deficient minerals and a potential impaired ability to s…
View article: A randomized controlled trial of directive and nondirective smoking cessation coaching through an employee quitline
A randomized controlled trial of directive and nondirective smoking cessation coaching through an employee quitline Open
Background Telephone quitlines can help employees quit smoking. Quitlines typically use directive coaching, but nondirective, flexible coaching is an alternative. Call-2-Quit used a worksite-sponsored quitline to compare directive and nond…
View article: Kombucha: a systematic review of the empirical evidence of human health benefit
Kombucha: a systematic review of the empirical evidence of human health benefit Open
The nonhuman subjects literature claims numerous health benefits of kombucha; it is critical that these assertions are tested in human clinical trials. Research opportunities are discussed.
View article: Lessons and Guidance from the Special Issue on Electronic Cigarette Use and Public Health
Lessons and Guidance from the Special Issue on Electronic Cigarette Use and Public Health Open
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View article: Electronic cigarettes: The nicotyrine hypothesis
Electronic cigarettes: The nicotyrine hypothesis Open
There are conflicting reports about the efficacy of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) as nicotine delivery devices and smoking cessation products. In addition, smokers' responses to some nicotine dependence questions often change as they tran…