The imbalance between energy intake and expenditure is the main cause of excessive
overweight and obesity. Technically, obesity is defined as the abnormal accumulation of≥ …

The relationship between obesity and hypertension is well established both in children and
adults. The mechanisms through which obesity directly causes hypertension are still an area …

Background The normal rate of subclinical vascular aging from adolescence to young
adulthood has not been well‐characterized. We conducted a 5‐year longitudinal study …

Background The purpose of this study was to evaluate the advantages of exenatide
treatment on obesity and non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) with elevated liver …

Obesity is one of the epidemics of our era. Its prevalence is higher than 30% in the US and it
is estimated to increase by 50% in 2030. Obesity is associated with a higher risk of all-cause …

Objective: Although obese children are at increased risk for coronary heart disease in later
life, it is not clear if the association results from the persistence of childhood obesity into …

Background Overweight and obesity are thought to significantly influence a person's risk of
cardiovascular disease, possibly via its effect on the microvasculature. Retinal vascular …

The prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adults continues to increase
worldwide and, because of their association with cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, and …

Obesity is a disorder that develops from the interaction between genotype and environment
involving social, behavioral, cultural, and physiological factors. Obesity increases the risk for …

Excess adipose tissue may promote chronic systemic inflammation and oxidative stress,
causing endothelial damage. Early evidence indicates that obesity may be associated with …