Existing explanations of obesity-associated cancer emphasise direct mutagenic effects of
dietary components or hormonal imbalance. Some of these hypotheses are reviewed briefly …

Improving physical function and mobility in a continuously expanding elderly population
emerges as a high priority of medicine today. Muscle mass, strength/power, and maximal …

ContextOverweight and obesity are increasing dramatically in the United States and most
likely contribute substantially to the burden of chronic health conditions. ObjectiveTo …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are noxious to cells because their increased level interacts
with the body's defense mechanism. These species also cause mutations and uncontrolled …

Excess body weight, as defined by the body mass index (BMI), has been associated with
several diseases and includes subjects who are overweight (BMI≥ 25–29.9 kg/m2) or …

Accumulating evidence has indicated that oxidative stress (OS) is associated with the
development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, the mechanisms remain largely …

The prevalence of obesity, an established risk factor for many cancers, has risen steadily for
the past several decades in the United States and in many parts of the world. This review …

Obesity-associated diseases account for a large portion of public health challenges. Among
obesity-related disorders, a direct and independent relationship has been ascertained for …

Obesity and associated metabolic disorders have been implicated in liver carcinogenesis;
however, there are little data on the role of obesity‐related biomarkers on liver cancer risk …

Due to its prevalence, obesity is now considered a global epidemic. It is linked to increased
risk of colorectal cancer, the third most common cancer and the second leading cause of …