Introduction Obesity is a global public health concern that is now on the rise, especially in
low-and middle-income nations. Despite the fact that there are several studies reporting the …

Obesity is a complex chronic metabolic disorder characterized by abnormalities in lipid
metabolism. Obesity is not only associated with various chronic diseases but also has …

(1) Background: During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the
prevalence of obesity or severe obesity has increased worldwide to the point that it has even …

Each population may have its own specific characteristics and cultural differences, which
can affect perceptions of one's body, obesity, and the development of weight-related biases …

Background This study aimed to uncover the changing prevalence of obesity and its
association with hypertension across socioeconomic gradients in rural southwest China …

Materials and Methods: Eighty participants (40 obese and 40 normal weights) were
randomly recruited for this case–control descriptive study. Anthropometric indices were …

There has been a significant increase in the burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)
in Nigeria in the last few decades. These diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular …

G protein-coupled receptor 119 (GPR119) agonists are being developed to safeguard the
function of pancreatic β-cells, especially in the context of non-alcoholic fatty pancreas …

Background: Central obesity is strongly associated with obesity-related and metabolic
diseases, which is a common health problem in sedentary adults, particularly in women, but …

Background: Contrary to the old dictum that central obesity is more common among men
than women, recent reports have shown a gradual reversal of this trend, as suggested by …