Obesity has become a major epidemic in the 21st century. It increases the risk of
dyslipidemia, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes, which are known cardiometabolic risk …

Epigenetic modifications are among the most important mechanisms by which
environmental factors can influence early cellular differentiation and create new phenotypic …

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 …

Pregnancy is a transformative period marked by profound physical and emotional changes,
with far-reaching consequences for both mother and child. Emerging research has …

Maternal nutrition plays a crucial role in influencing fetal growth and birth outcome. Any
nutritional insult starting several weeks before pregnancy and during critical periods of …

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) regulates brain development and function, energy
metabolism and stress in a sex-, age-and tissue-dependent manner. The ECS comprises …

The development of childhood and adult non-communicable diseases (NCD) is associated
with environmental factors, starting from intrauterine life. A new theory finds the roots of …

Background Schizophrenia is a debilitating psychiatric disorder characterized by molecular
and anatomical abnormalities of multiple brain regions. Our recent study showed that …

Periconceptional folic acid (FA) supplementation is recommended to prevent neural tube
defects and other birth defects. After 20 years mandate food fortification with FA, serum …

Background Preeclampsia is a major cause of maternal, fetal and neonatal morbidity and
mortality, particularly in developing countries. Considering the burden of preeclampsia and …