Experimental studies that are relevant to human pregnancy rely on the selection of
appropriate animal models as an important element in experimental design. Consideration …

Upper body adipose tissue accumulation has been associated with clustering of metabolic
disorders and increased cardiovascular risk. Neck circumference (NC) indicated that …

Pediatric obesity remains a challenge in modern society. Recently, research has focused on
the role of the brown adipose tissue (BAT) as a potential target of intervention. In this review …

Key points Mammals defend against cold‐induced reductions in body temperature through
both shivering and non‐shivering thermogenesis. The activation of non‐shivering …

This study investigated the acute circulating gut hormone, appetite and gastric emptying rate
responses to a semi-solid meal following exercise at different intensities. Twelve men …

Declining estrogen (E2) leads to physical inactivity and adipose tissue (AT) dysfunction.
Mechanisms are not fully understood, but E2's effects on dopamine (DA) activity in the …

The global prevalence of obesity has dramatically increased and has become a major
economic burden for western countries; therefore, health professionals are looking at …

Adipose tissue browning is essential for maintaining energy homeostasis against obesity.
Recent studies have reported that lactate metabolites contribute to white adipose tissue …

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are persistent, man-made toxicants that are linked to
adverse health effects and diseases such as endocrine disruption, diabetes, obesity …