Metabolic syndrome (MS) is characterized by a group of metabolic disturbances which lead
to an enhanced risk of cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes mellitus. MS constitutes …

The metabolic syndrome affects more than a third of the US population, predisposing to the
development of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The 2009 consensus statement …

The pandemic increase in obesity is inversely associated with vitamin D levels. While a
higher BMI was causally related to lower 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 (OH) D), no evidence was …

Adiponectin is an adipokine first described just over a decade ago. Produced almost
exclusively by adipocytes, adiponectin circulates in high concentrations in human plasma …

Maternal obesity is associated with increased morbidity and mortality for both mother and
offspring. The mechanisms underlying the increased risk associated with maternal obesity …

Background Frequent consumption of a diet high in fat and sucrose contributes to lifestyle-
related diseases. However, limited information is available regarding the short-term effects …

Adipose tissue is an endocrine organ that plays an essential role in regulating several
metabolic functions through the secretion of biological mediators called" adipokines" …

Background and aim Fecal microbiome disturbances are linked to different human diseases.
In the case of obesity, gut microbiota seems to play a role in the development of low-grade …

Obesity is a serious medical condition, defined as excessive accumulation of fat. Abdominal
fat is recognized as the major risk for obesity related diseases such as: hypertension …

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has recently led to
worldwide research efforts to identify subjects at greater risk of developing more severe …