The lumen of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract contains an incredibly diverse and extensive
collection of microorganisms that can directly stimulate the immune system. There are …

Obesity, characterized by excessive adipose tissue accumulation, has emerged as a crucial
determinant for a wide range of chronic medical conditions. The identification of effective …

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the latest coronavirus to
be discovered. Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) remains a major threat to global …

Background: Health care workers are considered as high-risk population, who deal with
many unknown, undiagnosed, and subclinical infectious diseases in their daily life …

BACKGROUND The satiety hormone cholecystokinin (CCK) plays an important role in food
intake inhibition. Its secretion is regulated by dietary components. The search for bioactive …

Background Obesity is a well-known risk factor for developing severe coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID-19). In this study, we sought to determine the relationship between obesity …

Though recent developments in the management of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-
19) pandemic have resulted in significant progress, its continued persistence demands …

The attitudes and beliefs of physicians predict the physician's intent to treat obese patients.
This study examined medical residents' and fellows' attitudes toward obesity. To our …

PCOS is a common endocrine-metabolic disorder with serious health consequences for
women, including alarming rates of infertility. Although the exact cause is unknown, several …