Abstract Background The Mediterranean diet (MeD) plays a key role in the prevention of
obesity. Among the genes involved in obesity, the Fat mass and obesity-associated gene …

Postprandial oxidative stress is characterized by an increased susceptibility of the organism
towards oxidative damage after consumption of a meal rich in lipids and/or carbohydrates …

Hydroxytyrosol (HT) plays a significant role in cardiovascular disease (CVD) protection, and
its metabolites are able to protect from the endothelial dysfunction commonly present in …

Background Free-ranging brown bears exhibit highly contrasting physiological states
throughout the year. They hibernate 6 months of the year, experiencing a decrease in body …

The giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) is classified as a vulnerable species but is
commonly received in rescue centers and zoos. Establishing hematological and …

Muscle atrophy is one of the main characteristics of human ageing and physical inactivity,
with resulting adverse health outcomes. To date, there are still no efficient therapeutic …

Abstract Background Across China and Southeast Asia, an estimated 17,000 bears are
currently farmed for bile, primarily for traditional medicines. Depending on country, bile is …

Lead (Pb) exposure is associated with adverse health effects in both humans and wildlife.
Blood lead levels (BLL) of sentinel wildlife species can be used to monitor environmental …

Brown bears (Ursus arctos) are often captured and handled for research and management
purposes. Although the techniques used are potentially stressful for the animals and might …

Physiological indexes like blood parameters have been widely used to monitor the health of
free-roaming animals. Attempts to reintroduce one of China's most endangered species, the …