Background Studies consistently reported that general obesity predicts gestational diabetes
mellitus (GDM). However, whether other phenotypes of obesity such as central obesity and …

Maternal obesity increases pregnancy‐related risks. Women with a body mass index
(BMI)≥ 30 kg/m2 are considered to be at risk and should receive additional care, although …

Objective. Nowadays, body mass index (BMI) is used to evaluate the risk stratification of
obesity‐related pregnancy complications in clinics. However, BMI cannot reflect fat …

Aims To estimate genetically predicted causal associations of general and central obesity
with GDM, and to determine the mediating role of circulating lipids. Methods Summary-level …

Maternal obesity increases risks of adverse fetal and infant outcomes. Guidelines use body
mass index to diagnose maternal obesity. Evidence suggests body fat distribution might …

Background Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are a prevalent complication
during pregnancy with significant implications for maternal and perinatal health globally …

Introduction Body composition as dynamic indices constantly changes in pregnancy. The
use of body composition indices in the early stages of pregnancy has recently been …

Aim Metabolic syndrome is one of the most known risk factors of cardiovascular disease.
The aim of the current study was to investigate relationships between major dietary patterns …

Abstract Background The Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) regulates endothelial
cell proliferation, migration and angiogenesis, promotes vascular and capillary permeability …

Backgrounds Obesity is associated with numerous chronic diseases. The current study was
aimed at investigating the effects of Spirulina platensis on Macrophage inhibitory cytokine 1 …