Published in Nutrition & Metabolism
BackgroundObesity can lead to a chronic systemic inflammatory state that increases the risk of cancer development. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the alterations in tumor non-infiltrated lymphocytes function and melanoma growth in animals maintained on a high-fat diet and/or moderate physical exercise program in a murine model of melanoma....
Published in Trials
BackgroundInterval training in deep water running (DWR-IT) is a training method to improve cardiovascular fitness, functional health, and quality of life and to help control body weight. Its main advantages are the reduction of joint overload and a low risk of musculoskeletal injuries. The aim of the study is to investigate the influence of DWR-IT ...
Published in Nutrition Journal
BackgroundSeveral studies have suggested a link between the type of alcoholic beverage consumption and body weight. However, results from longitudinal studies have been inconsistent, and the association between adolescent alcohol consumption long-term weight gain has generally not been examined.MethodsThe study was based on data from 720 Danish ado...
Published in Current Diabetes Reports
Purpose of ReviewObesity is affecting over 600 million adults worldwide and has numerous negative effects on health. Since ghrelin positively regulates food intake and body weight, targeting its signaling to induce weight loss under conditions of obesity seems promising. Thus, the present work reviews and discusses different possibilities to alter ...
Published in Current Allergy and Asthma Reports
Purpose of ReviewRising costs and increasing morbidity makes the identification and treatment of high-risk asthma phenotypes important. In this review, we outline the complex relationship between obesity and asthma.Recent FindingsStudies have confirmed a bi-directional relationship between obesity and asthma. Pathophysiological factors implicated i...
Published in BMC Nutrition
BackgroundThe Healthy Eating Index (HEI-2010) is a measure of diet quality that examines conformance with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The objectives of this study were to.estimate baseline diet quality of predominantly low-income minority children using the HEI-2010 and to identify the most important HEI components to target for dietary i...
Published in Global Health Research and Policy
IntroductionAlthough the prevalence of underweight is declining among Indian women, the prevalence of overweight/obesity is increasing. This study examined the prevalence and factors associated with underweight and overweight/obesity among reproductive-aged (i.e., 15–49 years) women in India.MethodsThis cross-sectional study analyzed data from the ...
Published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
BackgroundObesity is an important factor affecting incidence and development of musculoskeletal degenerative changes. In addition, obese patients are considered less favorable surgical candidates for decompression surgery in degenerative lumbar spinal canal stenosis and lower limb arthroplasty. The purpose was to assess disease characteristics of l...
Published in Genes & Nutrition
BackgroundLow vitamin B12 concentrations have been associated with major clinical outcomes, including adiposity, in Indian populations. The Fat mass and obesity-associated gene (FTO) is an established obesity-susceptibility locus; however, it remains unknown whether it influences vitamin B12 status. Hence, we investigated the association of two pre...
Published in Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine
Purpose of reviewThis review will define morbid obesity and relationship between morbid obesity and heart failure syndromes. It will delve into unique challenges facing patients with dual diagnoses of heart failure and morbid obesity and examine the data that obesity should be a target in the treatment of heart failure.Recent findingsEmerging liter...
