Obesity is a multifactorial disease with both genetic and environmental components. The
prevailing view is that obesity results from an imbalance between energy intake and …

Obesity is among the most common and costly chronic disorders worldwide. Estimates
suggest that in the United States obesity affects one-third of adults, accounts for up to one …

Bisphenol A (BPA) is an organic synthetic compound serving as a monomer to produce
polycarbonate plastic, widely used in the packaging for food and drinks, medical devices …

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) might increase the risk of childhood diseases by
disrupting hormone-mediated processes that are critical for growth and development during …

Obesity has become a global epidemic that has a negative impact on population health and
the economy of nations. Genetic predispositions have been demonstrated to have a …

The increasing incidence of obesity is a serious global public health challenge. Although the
obesity epidemic is largely fueled by poor nutrition and lack of exercise, certain chemicals …

The incidence of obesity has reached an all-time high, and this increase is observed
worldwide. There is a growing need to understand all the factors that contribute to obesity to …

Objective To examine relationships between prenatal perfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS)
exposure and adiposity in children born to women who lived downstream from a …

Increasing studies are examining per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) induced
toxicity and resulting health outcomes, including epigenetic modifications (eg, DNA …

Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) constitute a large class of environmentally
persistent chemicals used in industrial and consumer products. Human exposure to PFAS is …