The prevalence of child and adolescent obesity has plateaued at high levels in most high-
income countries and is increasing in many low-income and middle-income countries …

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 …

Background Obesity represents an urgent problem that needs to be properly addressed,
especially among children. Public and global health policy-and decision-makers need …

Childhood obesity is a risk factor for numerous health conditions. A critical factor in the
etiology of obesity appears to be the gut microbiota, which is the microbial community that …

Conclusions HBV cccDNA minichromosomes in distinct epigenetic transcriptional states
showed a similar reduction rate during cell division but significantly differed in their …

Purpose According to the NOVA classification, ultra-processed foods are products made
through physical, biological and chemical processes and typically with multiple ingredients …

The mechanisms by which the early-life microbiota protects against environmental factors
that promote childhood obesity remain largely unknown. Using a mouse model in which …

Globally, childhood obesity is on the rise and the effect of objectively measured movement
behaviour on body composition remains unclear. Longitudinal and causal mediation …

Obesity, eating disorders and unhealthy dieting practices among children and adolescents
are alarming health concerns due to their high prevalence and adverse effects on physical …

Untreated pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with significant morbidities
affecting behavior, neurocognitive development, endocrine and metabolic health. This …