Overall prevalence of obesity in children has increased over the world. Leptin plays an important role in the pathogenesis of obesity. In obese persons leptin levels are higher than physiological ...

leptin therapy in the few people who lack an active form of this hormone is a godsend, transforming them from morbidly obese individuals living in a state of perceived starvation into much leaner ...

Leptin, produced primarily by fat cells, typically signals the brain when enough food has been consumed, helping to regulate energy and appetite. But in some individuals with obesity, this ...

Dr. Karan Rajan responds to Oprah Winfrey's insights on thin people, highlighting the complex biology behind obesity, beyond ...

Two months after launching Pep2Tango Therapeutics, VC firm Versant Ventures is unveiling another obesity-focused biotech in ...

Obesity, recognized as a complex and growing health issue, is associated with an increased risk of various cancers. A ...

Michael W. Schwartz UW Medicine Diabetes Institute, explains how the brain can be targeted to treat obesity and diabetes ...

Popular GLP-1 medications approved for weight loss, diabetes, and heart disease may have untapped potential to reduce the ...

Obesity is a growing global health issue linked to a higher risk of many cancers. A detailed review published in Frontiers of ...

Obesity, recognized as a complex and growing health issue, is associated with an increased risk of various cancers. A ...

Poles are consuming increasing amounts of sugar, which is contributing to widespread health issues, including obesity and ...