One of the most critical epigenetic signatures present in the genome of higher eukaryotes is
the methylation of DNA at the C-5 position of the cytosine ring. Based on the sites of DNA …

Nowadays, obesity is one of the largest public health problems worldwide. In the last few
decades, there has been a marked increase in the obesity epidemic and its related …

The prevalence of obesity is increasingly common in the United States, with~ 25% of women
of reproductive age being overweight or obese. Metaflammation, a chronic low grade …

Aims: This systematic review examines the association between maternal lifestyle, diet and
physical activity, and epigenetic changes in the offspring. Methods: A literature search was …

The first trimester of pregnancy ranks high in priority when minimizing harmful exposures,
given the wide-ranging types of organogenesis occurring between 4-and 12-weeks' …

Abstract Purpose of Review There is interest in evaluating the developmental origins of
health and disease (DOHaD) which emphasizes the role of prenatal and early-life …

Background Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission among term neonates is a rare
event. The aim of this study was to study the association of the NICU admission of term …

Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD), for which obesity and genetics are known risk
factors, is a chronic process that alters the structure and function of the intervertebral discs …

Breast milk is the optimal food for infants and toddlers, providing basic nutrients. It is also a
source of many biologically active substances. Among them are hormones responsible for …

Background: Micronutrients play a vital role in the maintenance and proper functioning of
body tissues. Micronutrients broadly consist of minerals and vitamins. These vitamins and …