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Establishing the optimal body mass index - Body esteem relationship in young adolescents
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BMC
, 2013 , Article)
Background: This study sought to compare the utility of either inverted body mass index or body mass index to optimise the relationship with body esteem in young adolescents Design: The study was cross sectional in design ...
Intermittent fasting favorably modulates adipokines and potentially attenuates atherosclerosis
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2023 , Article)
Adipose tissue is now recognized as an endocrine organ that secretes bioactive molecules called adipokines. These biomolecules regulate key physiological functions, including insulin sensitivity, energy metabolism, appetite ...
The Association Between Short Sleep Duration and Metabolic Syndrome: A Case-Control Study
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Dove Press Ltd
, 2023 , Article)
Purpose: Short sleep duration and quality are increasingly common in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and has been linked to metabolic syndrome, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. ...
The epidemiology of obesity in reproduction
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
Over the last decades, overweight and obesity rates have been rising exponentially and have now reached epidemic proportions. These are significantly higher in women than men, and indeed, data from 2022 show rates varying ...
Challenges in timing and mode of delivery in morbidly obese women
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
Globally obesity is increasing especially in the reproductive age group. Pregnant women with obesity have higher complication and intervention rates. They are also at increased risk of stillbirth and intrapartum complications. ...
Maternal depressiveness and infant growth outcomes: Findings from the MAASTHI cohort study in India
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
ObjectiveThe study aims to examine the association between depressiveness in mothers on infant obesity and stunting at one year of age. MethodsWe enrolled 4829 pregnant women, followed them up at public health facilities ...
An overview of diabetes mellitus in pregnant women with obesity
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article)
Rates of obesity are increasing world-wide with an estimated 1billion people projected to be obese by 2030 if current trends remain unchanged. Obesity currently considered one of the most significant associated factors of ...
Reversal of insulin resistance in overweight and obese subjects by trans-resveratrol and hesperetin combination—link to dysglycemia, blood pressure, dyslipidemia, and low-grade inflammation
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2021 , Article)
The dietary supplement, trans-resveratrol and hesperetin combination (tRES-HESP), induces expression of glyoxalase 1, countering the accumulation of reactive dicarbonyl glycating agent, methylglyoxal (MG), in overweight ...
Preface
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Other)
Obesity defined as BMI ≥30 kg/m2 is now considered one of the most important contributors to the rising morbidity and mortality world-wide from non-communicable diseases and by implication cost of healthcare. The WHO ...
Best practice and research clinical obstetrics and gynaecology volume 92
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Other)
Obesity is rising world-wide and has become the most common risk factor for non-communicable diseases. The increase is disproportionate, being higher in the low- and middle-income countries compared to high-income countries. ...