Pregnancy involves a complex interplay between maternal neuroendocrine and
immunological systems in order to establish and sustain a growing fetus. It is thought that the …

During aging and after traumatic injuries, cartilage and bone cells are exposed to various
pathophysiologic mediators, including reactive oxygen species (ROS), damage-associated …

The life of a human female is characterized from teenage years by monthly menstruation
which ceases (the menopause) typically between the age of 40 and 60 years. The potential …

Progesterone (P4) is an important steroid hormone for the establishment and maintenance
of pregnancy and its functional withdrawal in reproductive tissue is linked with the onset of …

Estrogen is a key hormone in facilitating ovulation and maintenance of pregnancy in young
females and subsequent decline in its production contributes to the development of age …

Ageing, a sedentary lifestyle, and obesity are associated with increased oxidative stress,
while regular exercise is associated with an increased antioxidant capacity in trained …

Recently, Weber et al. published a thorough investigation of the age-dependency of
oxidative stress (OS) determined by the steady state concentrations of different compounds …

Abstract Background/Objectives The current obesity epidemic has spurred exploration of the
developmental origin of adult heath and disease. A mother's dietary choices and health can …

Dietary ingestion of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) is correlated with the development
of obesity. Obesity alters metabolism, induces an inflammatory tissue microenvironment, and …

As estrogen production decreases during menopause; the brain's metabolism tends to stall
and become less effective. Estrogen most likely protects against neurodegeneration …