Abdominal obesity and metabolic syndrome
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The relation between abdominal obesity and metabolic syndrome, which is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD), is explored. Abdominal obesity is found to be an important marker of dysfunctional adipose tissue, but better risk assessment algorithms are required for quantifying diabetes and CVD risk on a global scale.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2006
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Obesity as a medical problem
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Issues concerning the epidemiology and factors affecting obesity and the health repercussions of excessive body fat are discussed. It is important to identify the genes associated with obesity, but encouraging healthy eating and physical activity are vital for the prevention of obesity and related diseases.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2000
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A is for adipokine
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Adipokines are hormones that signal changes in fatty-tissue mass and energy status so as to control fuel usage. A fat-derived adipokine that binds to vitamin A provides a new link between obesity and insulin resistance.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2005
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