Metabolic homeostasis operates differently in men and women. This sex asymmetry is the
result of evolutionary adaptations that enable women to resist loss of energy stores and …

Purpose There is a growing awareness of the importance of understanding gender
differences in obesity. The aim of this short review was to revise the current evidence on …

Importance Body mass index (BMI) is an easily obtained adiposity surrogate. However, there
is variability in body composition and adipose tissue distribution between individuals with …

Visceral adiposity is a risk factor for severe COVID-19, and a link between adipose tissue
infection and disease progression has been proposed. Here we demonstrate that SARS …

Following a request from five European Nordic countries, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition,
Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) was tasked to provide scientific advice on a …

Excessive fat accumulation in the body causes overweight and obesity. To date, research
has confirmed that there are two types of adipose tissue with opposing functions: lipid …

Background CT-based body composition measures derived from fully automated artificial
intelligence tools are promising for opportunistic screening. However, body composition …

Cardiometabolic diseases are one of the leading causes for disability and mortality in the
Western world. The prevalence of these chronic diseases is expected to rise even further in …

Men have a higher tendency to accumulate abdominal visceral fat compared to pre-
menopausal women. The accumulation of abdominal visceral fat in men, which is a strong …

Background Physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior have inconsistent effects on
fertility. High body mass index is associated with infertility but to our knowledge, very few …