Obesity is a chronic disease associated with increased risk of obesity-related complications
and mortality. Our better understanding of the weight regulation mechanisms and the role of …

The increasing global incidence of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) underscores
the urgency of addressing these interconnected health challenges. Obesity enhances …

Background Whether the metabolic syndrome plays a role for the prognosis of individuals
with lung function impairment (preserved ratio impaired spirometry (PRISm) or airflow …

Obesity is a chronic disease associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Bariatric
surgery can lead to sustained long-term weight loss (WL) and improvement in multiple …

In the frame of metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes emerges along a continuum of the risk
from the clustering of all its components, namely visceral obesity, high blood pressure and …

Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a multi-modal program considered standard of care for
secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The primary goals of CR are …

The combination of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) with other gut hormones including the
glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) has been explored to complement and …

Introduction: Bariatric surgery is a safe and effective treatment for obesity, although in super-
obese patients (BMI≥ 50 kg/m 2) it can become challenging for anatomical and …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death and disability worldwide.
While many factors can contribute to CVD, atherosclerosis is the cardinal underlying …

This chapter explores the complex relationship between the brain and body weight
regulation, focusing on the disruptive impact of obesity. The brain, specifically the …