Abstract Purpose of Review The obesity epidemic is on the rise, and while it is well known
that obesity is associated with an increase in cardiovascular risk factors such as type 2 …

Obesity is causally linked with the development of cardiovascular disorders. Accumulating
evidence indicates that cardiovascular disease is the collateral damage of obesity-driven …

Obesity, a highly prevalent condition, is heterogeneous with regard to its impact on
cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Epidemiological observations and metabolic …

The prevalence of obesity has recently increased dramatically and has contributed to the
increasing prevalence of various pathological conditions, including type 2 diabetes mellitus …

The epidemic of overweight and obesity is a major problem because of the plethora of
health and economic issues that it induces. Key among these is the sharply increasing …

Obesity is associated with increased prevalence of metabolic disorders, such as
inflammation, insulin resistance, and dyslipidemia, which can predispose an individual to …

Obesity is a risk factor for various cardiovascular diseases including hypertension,
atherosclerosis, and myocardial infarction. Recent studies aimed at understanding the …

Obesity is increasingly prevalent and is associated with substantial cardiovascular risk.
Adipose tissue distribution and morphology play a key role in determining the degree of …

The worldwide epidemic of obesity, fostered by the modern lifestyle characterized by the
lack of physical activity and an energy-dense diet, has contributed to create an …

Advances in adipose tissue biology over the past 10 years have led to an improved
understanding of the mechanisms linking obesity with the metabolic syndrome and other …