Salivary cortisol (sCort) and salivary alpha-amylase (sAA) constitute proxy measures of the
two major stress response systems, ie the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and the …

Stress exposure is highly prevalent in the general population; however, the experience of
stress during vulnerable periods of development has substantial and permanent effects on …

Background Overweight and obesity represent huge concerns for children's physical and
mental well-being. This study examined the relationship between body mass index (BMI) …

The aim of this study was to examine the associations between multiple indices of stress,
inflammation and metabolism vs. body composition parameters in 121 (43 boys, 78 girls) …

Background Mental illness and obesity are among the biggest challenges to population
health, they are linked, and may be modifiable during adolescence. We aimed to determine …

Background Type 2 diabetes is a major public health problem with considerable personal
and societal costs. Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) are associated with a number of …

Objective To describe health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and psychological well-being of
children and adolescents at enrolment in a multidisciplinary community-based obesity …

Background and aim A fraction of children with obesity have increased serum cortisol levels.
In this study, we describe the clinical characteristics of obese children and adolescents with …

METHODS: Children enrolled in the Cincinnati Childhood Allergy and Air Pollution Study
underwent skin testing and examinations at ages 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7 years. At age 7, parents …

Background Both deviations from normal weight, namely, underweight and
overweight/obese status, have been inversely associated with psychosocial health in …