Globally, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed malignancy and the
second leading cause of cancer death. Arising through three major pathways, including …

As the gut microbiota exerts various effects on the intestinal milieu which influences distant
organs and pathways, it is considered to be a full-fledged endocrine organ. The microbiota …

Women undergo important changes in sex hormones throughout their lifetime that can
impact cardiovascular disease risk. Whereas the traditional cardiovascular risk factors …

Every woman who lives past midlife will experience menopause, which, by definition, is
complete cessation of ovarian function. This process might occur spontaneously (natural …

There is a large literature on the relationship between obesity and bone. What we can
conclude from this review is that the increase in body weight causes an increase in BMD …

The symptoms of menopause can be distressing, particularly as they occur at a time when
women have important roles in society, within the family and at the workplace. Hormonal …

Obesity and osteoporosis have become major global health problems over the last decades
as their prevalence is increasing. The interaction between obesity and bone metabolism is …

Introduction Whether menopause increases the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)
independently of ageing has been a matter of debate. Controversy also exists about the …

Thyroid cancer (TC) is the most common endocrine malignancy worldwide and its incidence
has increased dramatically in recent years. In parallel, the prevalence of overweight and …

Research indicates that after advanced age, the major risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer's
disease is female sex. Out of every three AD patients, two are females with postmenopausal …