There has been an upsurge of interest in the adipocyte coincident with the onset of the
obesity epidemic and the realization that adipose tissue plays a major role in the regulation …

The prevalence of obesity and associated chronic diseases continues to increase
worldwide, negatively impacting on societies and economies. Whereas the association …

Adipose tissue is an energy store and a dynamic endocrine organ,. In particular, visceral
adipose tissue (VAT) is critical for the regulation of systemic metabolism,. Impaired VAT …

A number of studies have associated obesity with altered gut microbiota, although results
are discordant regarding compositional changes in the gut microbiota of obese animals …

Overweight and obesity (OW and OB) have been on the increase globally and posed health
risks to the world's population of all ages, including pre-born babies, children, adolescents …

STUDY QUESTION What is the relationship between body size, physical activity and semen
parameters among male partners of couples attempting to become pregnant? SUMMARY …

Chronic energy deficiency can impair the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis and
lead to hypothalamic anovulation in underweight women. This review presents the …

Objective Few randomized clinical studies have evaluated the impact of diet and physical
activity on testosterone levels in obese men with conflicting results. Conversely, studies on …

In female mammals, mechanisms have been developed, throughout evolution, to integrate
environmental, nutritional and hormonal cues in order to guarantee reproduction in …

Obesity, defined as excessive accumulation of fat in adipose tissue, is a metabolic disorder
resulting from behavioral, environmental and heritable causes. Obesity increases the risks of …