Objective: To identify factors that contribute to the increased susceptibility and severity of
COVID-19 in obese children and adolescents, and its health consequences. Sources …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) describes a cluster of cardio-metabolic factors that predispose to
type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). While …

During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, social isolation, semi-
lockdown, and “stay at home” orders were imposed upon the population in the interest of …

Recent studies indicate that cerebrovascular diseases and processes of atherosclerosis
originate in the childhood era and are largely influenced by chronic inflammation. Some …

The purpose of the present study was to examine the associations between body mass
index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), and high blood …

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) has
increased in the pediatric population. Irisin, an adipomyokine, is involved in white adipose …

Childhood obesity and associated metabolic abnormalities have become pressing public
health concerns worldwide, significantly impacting cardiovascular health. Metabolic …

Objective Angiogenesis is essential in maintenance of periodontal homeostasis, and it is
regulated by growth factors and cytokines, including basic fibroblast growth factor (b-FGF) …

Introduction Overweight or obese children develop abnormal endothelial cell dysfunction
and arterial intima–media thickening with increased vasomotor tone and inflammation …

Childhood obesity and associated metabolic abnormalities have become pressing public
health concerns worldwide, significantly impacting cardiovascular health. Metabolic …