Background: On the 31 December 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) was
informed of a cluster of cases of pneumonia of unknown origin detected in Wuhan City …

Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AASs) are a large group of molecules including
endogenously produced androgens, such as testosterone, as well as synthetically …

Background and objectives: Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AASs) are a group of synthetic
molecules derived from testosterone and its related precursors. AASs are widely used illicitly …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a commonly occurring endocrine disorder
characterized by hirsutism, anovulation, and polycystic ovaries. Often comorbid with insulin …

Background and Objectives: Androgens play a significant role in the development of male
reproductive organs. The clinical use of synthetic testosterone derivatives, such as …

There are suggestions that the loss of female sex hormones following menopause is critical
for the development or progression of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). We conducted a …

Background Anabolic steroids (AS) are commonly abused by body builders and athletes
aiming to increase their strength and muscle mass but unfortunately, the long-term use of AS …

Adipose tissue is considered an endocrine organ, and its excess compromises the immune
response and metabolism of hormones and nutrients. Furthermore, the accumulation of …

Bisphenol A (BPA) is an endocrine disruptor (ED) frequently used in food packaging. BPA is
used as a monomer in the manufacture of some food packaging. This study aimed to …

Background Aerobic exercise can greatly assist in reducing collateral effects of metabolic
syndrome (MetS). Moreover, aerobic exercise is associated with sympathetic activation and …