In 2010, the Mediterranean diet was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural
Heritage of Humanity. Olive oil is the most characteristic food of this diet due to its high …

Aim and objective Emerging translational evidence suggests that epigenetic alterations
(DNA methylation, miRNA expression, and histone modifications) occur after external stimuli …

Epidemiological studies have shown a dramatic increase in the incidence and the
prevalence of allergic diseases over the last several decades. Environmental triggers …

Background Chronic illnesses like obesity, type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular
diseases, are worldwide major causes of morbidity and mortality. These pathological …

Primary liver cancer (PLC) is the fourth most frequent cause of cancer-related death. The
high mortality rates arise from late diagnosis and the limited accuracy of diagnostic and …

Long-chain fatty acids are molecules that act as metabolic intermediates and constituents of
membranes; however, their novel role as signaling molecules in immune function has also …

The lifespan of an organism is strongly influenced by environmental factors (including diet)
and by internal factors (notably reproductive status). Lipid metabolism is critical for …

Increasing evidence on the significance of nutrition in reproduction is emerging from both
animal and human studies, suggesting a mutual association between nutrition and female …

Environmental factors (eg, malnutrition and physical inactivity) contribute largely to
metabolic disorders including obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiometabolic disease and …

Monocyte recruitment and activation of macrophages are essential for homeostasis but are
also related to the development and progression of cardiometabolic diseases. The …