A significant aspect of obesity is the development of leptin resistance, primarily due to the inefficient transport of leptin across the blood-brain barrier and other mechanisms such as protein ...

However, many people with obesity have leptin resistance, meaning their brains don’t process the hormone effectively, so they frequently feel hungry. Over time, that can lead to obesity.

Koreans who are obese or overweight are less likely to kill themselves than those who are of average weight or under, a study ...

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

These changes result in dynamic alteration of adipokine production that reflect the severity of obesity, chronic inflammation with the infiltration of macrophages, leptin resistance, and altered ...

Obesity, recognized as a complex and growing health issue, is associated with an increased risk of various cancers. A comprehensive review provides insights into the mechanisms linking obesity to ...

Currently, there are no medications specifically designed to treat leptin resistance. However, some medications used to treat obesity and diabetes may help improve insulin sensitivity and regulate ...

Although rare in humans, leptin mutations in mice result in leptin deficiency and lead to early onset obesity, hyperphagia, and hypothalamic hypogonadism. Unlike leptin deficient mice, humans ...

Research indicates mulberry extract's efficacy in addressing obesity-related male infertility, enhancing reproductive outcomes through bioactive compounds.

A new study has found that eating after a certain time can increase your risk of obesity, and the findings may surprise you ...