Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy, specifically to fine particulate matter (PM2.5), may increase the risk of ...

Children of fathers who were categorized as obese or overweight based on their body mass index (BMI) around the time of ...

The clinical syndrome of obstructive sleep apnea (OSAS) in children is a distinct, yet somewhat overlapping disorder with the condition that occurs in adults, such that the clinical manifestations ...

Objective Overweight and obesity have been shown to be related to multiple chronic conditions, leading to a heavy economic burden on society throughout the world. This study aims to estimate the ...

The ongoing search for a putative virus involved in the pathogenesis of BA has led to conflicting findings regarding at least three different viruses: reovirus, rotavirus, and CMV. Interest in ...

Alterations in visceral adipose tissue (VAT) are closely linked to cardiometabolic abnormalities. The aim of this work is to define a metabolic signature in VAT of insulin resistance (IR) dependent on ...

Background Childhood obesity is rising in disadvantaged areas in England. Sure Start children’s centres provide community-based services for children <5 years and their parents, including many ...

Background Obesity is a growing public health challenge worldwide with significant health and economic impacts. However, much of what is known about the economic impacts of obesity comes from ...

A 90-minute session of cold exposure increases energy expenditure in people with obesity but also leads to greater food intake and high discomfort, limiting its promise for weight control.

WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Maternal obesity grades 2 and 3 is associated with hospital admissions for infection throughout childhood, according ...

Men's health is at risk due to visceral fat, often overlooked as a 'dad bod.' This fat increases mortality risk and requires attention to prevent diseases.