Abstract Type 2 diabetes (T2D), which has currently become a global pandemic, is a
metabolic disease largely characterised by impaired insulin secretion and action. Significant …

Obesity is characterized by the deposition of excessive body fat, and is caused by energy
imbalance, especially when consuming fat-rich diets. High fat diet (HFD)-associated obesity …

Titanium and its alloys have emerged as excellent candidates for use as orthopedic
biomaterials. Nevertheless, there are often complications arising after implantation of …

Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) are global pandemics. Worldwide, the
prevalence of obesity has nearly tripled since 1975 and the prevalence of T2D has almost …

Abstract Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are glucose-lowering drugs
that reduce plasma glucose levels by inhibiting glucose and sodium reabsorption in the …

Increased fructose consumption has been suggested to contribute to non-alcoholic fatty liver
disease (NAFLD), dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance, but a causal role of fructose in these …

Obesity is increasingly prevalent and is associated with substantial cardiovascular risk.
Adipose tissue distribution and morphology play a key role in determining the degree of …

Context The prevalence of obesity increased in the United States between 1976-1980 and
1988-1994 and again between 1988-1994 and 1999-2000. Objective To examine trends in …

Obesity affects> 600 million people worldwide, a staggering number that appears to be on
the rise. One of the lesser known consequences of obesity is its deleterious effects on …

Background: Studies have shown self-monitoring can modify health behaviors, including
physical activity (PA). This study tested the utility of a wearable sensor/device (Fitbit® One™; …