Adiponectin (APN), an adipokine produced by adipocytes, has been shown to have a critical
role in the pathogenesis of obesity-associated malignancies. Through its receptor …

Background: Although insulin may increase the risk of some cancers, few studies have
examined fasting serum insulin and lung cancer risk. Methods: We examined serum insulin …

The composition and pattern of dietary intake have emerged as key factors influencing
aging, regeneration, and consequently, healthspan and lifespan. Cancer is one of the major …

The high mortality rate together with an ever-growing number of annual cases have defined
neoplastic disorders as “the real 21st-century disease”. Its dubious distinction also results …

Background Numerous studies showed that insulin resistance (IR) was associated with
cancer risk. However, few studies investigated the relationship between IR and non-small …

Introduction Metabolic syndrome is known to increase the risk of several cancers. However,
the association between lung cancer and metabolic syndrome remains unclear. Thus, we …

Objectives Chemerin is an emerging adipocytokine at the intersection of inflammation,
chemotaxis, thrombosis, fibrinolysis and metabolism. Our aims were 1) to explore circulating …

Purpose To evaluate the association between diabetes risk reduction diet (DRRD) score
and the risk of lung cancer in a large population. Methods Data of participants in this study …

Objective Excess body weight has been implicated in the pathogenesis of myelodysplastic
syndrome (MDS). We thus explored the role of serum fetuin-A reflecting ectopic hepatic fat …

Background Traditional observational studies have shown an inverse association between
body mass index (BMI) and lung cancer risk. Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis using …