The World Health Organization (WHO) refers to obesity as abnormal or excessive fat
accumulation that presents a health risk. Obesity was first designated as a disease in 2012 …

The obesity epidemic shows no signs of abatement. Genetics and overnutrition together with
a dramatic decline in physical activity are the alleged main causes for this pandemic. While …

Despite varied treatment, mitigation, and prevention efforts, the global prevalence and
severity of obesity continue to worsen. Here we propose a combined model of obesity, a …

Sedentary lifestyle and consumption of high-calorie foods have caused a relentless increase
of overweight and obesity prevalence at all ages. Its presently epidemic proportion is …

Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial-like glands and stroma located
outside the uterine cavity. This common, estrogen dependent, inflammatory condition affects …

Periodontitis is characterized by irreversible destruction of periodontal tissue. At present, the
accepted etiology of periodontitis is based on a three-factor theory including pathogenic …

The comprehensive anabolic effects of insulin throughout the body, in addition to the control
of glycemia, include ensuring lipid homeostasis and anti-inflammatory modulation …

Obesity is a growing health concern in today's society. Current estimates indicate that
obesity occurs in both adults and young people. Recent research also found that the …

Chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and dementia are increasing in the United
States (US) population. Knowledge of these chronic conditions, preventative measures, and …

Alarming statistics show that the number of people affected by excessive weight has
surpassed 2 billion, representing approximately 30% of the world's population. The aim of …