Total leukocyte count increases significantly in response to infection, trauma, inflammation,
and certain diseases. Factors affecting leukocyte count in healthy adults include sex …

The influence of sex has been largely described in cardiovascular diseases. Atherosclerosis
is a complex process that involves many cell types such as vessel cells, immune cells and …

Objective This study aimed to investigate the disparity of gut microbiota among elite athletes
and young adults with different physical activity independent of dietary status. Methods In …

Background The contribution of measurable immunological and inflammatory parameters to
lung cancer development remains unclear, particularly among never smokers. We …

Background Several studies have shown positive associations between higher WBC count
and deaths from all-causes, CHD, stroke and cancer among occidental populations or …

Aging is currently stimulating intense interest of both researchers and the general public. In
developed countries, the average life expectancy has increased by roughly 30 years within …

Epidemiological and clinical studies suggest that elevated leukocyte count within the normal
range can predict cardiovascular and total mortality in older adults. These findings are …

Early epidemiological studies demonstrated that short stature is associated with
cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, lower energy intake or food deprivation during …

There is a lack of agreement in the literature as to whether adult height depends on month of
birth and whether height affects lifespan. Additionally, the relationship between stature and …

Although normal aging does not have a pernicious effect on the homeostasis of fluids, renal
reserve in elderly people can be depleted. The purpose of the present study was to assess …