The prevalence of obesity has progressively increased globally over the last 30 years. The
determinants of this pandemic are many, poorly defined and priorities debated. While public …

Abstract" Life is an instantaneous encounter of circulating matter and flowing energy"(Jean
Giaja, Serbian physiologist), is one of the most elegant definitions not only of life but the …

The metabolic syndrome is a clustering of obesity, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and
hypertension that is occurring in increasing frequency across the global population …

Recent studies consistently support a hypoxia response in the adipose tissue in obese
animals. The observations have led to the formation of an exciting concept, adipose tissue …

Obesity is a multifaceted, chronic, low-grade inflammation disease characterized by excess
accumulation of dysfunctional adipose tissue. It is often associated with the development of …

Insulin resistance is a prevalent syndrome in developed as well as developing countries. It is
the predisposing factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus, the most common end stage …

Overweight and obesity (OW and OB) have been on the increase globally and posed health
risks to the world's population of all ages, including pre-born babies, children, adolescents …

Obesity is associated with an increased mortality and morbidity for cardiovascular disease
(CVD) and adipose tissue is recognised as an important player in obesity-mediated CVD …

Evidence of obesity-induced oxidative stress in adults has emerged in the past several
years, and similar evidence has been demonstrated in children more recently. The reactive …

The ongoing obesity epidemic represents a global public health crisis that contributes to
poor health outcomes, reduced quality of life, and> 2.8 million deaths each year. Obesity is …