Objective: To review (1) the epidemiological literature on physical activity and the risk of
breast cancer, examining the effect of the different parameters of activity and effect …

Secreted from white adipose tissue, circulating concentrations of adiponectin are reduced in
the presence of metabolic and cardiovascular disease such as obesity and type 2 diabetes …

An energy deficiency is the result of inadequate energy intake relative to high energy
expenditure. Often observed with the development of an energy deficiency is a high drive for …

This review summarizes available evidence on the role of serum complement component 3
(C3), produced by liver, adipocytes and activated macrophages at inflammation sites, and …

Physical activity is involved in the regulation of metabolic and hormonal pathways and is
one of the factors important for the maintenance of body weight; obesity is a risk factor for …

Characteristics of weight cyclers have not been fully assessed. The objective of this study
was to determine the anthropometric, metabolic, psychosocial, and dietary profile of …

Menstrual cycle irregularities are often observed among physically active women and
athletes who participate in physical activity ranging from recreational to competitive exercise …

BACKGROUND & AIMS: The objectives of the study were to validate accuracy and reliability
of the QUARK RMR, an indirect calorimeter versus the DELTATRAC II™, a well-established …

Endothelial dysfunction is thought to be a major cause of vascular complications in diabetes.
Our research shows that ghrelin attenuates high glucose-induced apoptosis in cultured …

OBJECTIVE: Little is known about the relation of modifiable dietary factors to circulating
leptin concentrations, particularly in young adults and non-Western populations. We …