A study from Tübingen reveals that the brain plays a central role in the development…
Browsing: Obesity
Obesity is a complex medical condition characterized by excessive body fat that can negatively affect health, increasing the risk of diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers, and more. It results from a combination of genetic, behavioral, metabolic, and environmental factors, including diet, physical activity levels, and socio-economic influences. As obesity rates rise globally, it has become a major focus of public health research, with scientists exploring its biological mechanisms, long-term health impacts, and effective prevention and treatment strategies—from lifestyle interventions to medications and bariatric surgery. Understanding obesity is key to addressing one of the most pressing health challenges of the modern era.
Obesity is set to reach catastrophic levels by 2050, affecting over half the global adult…
A study by the Hospital del Mar Research Institute found that individuals who took antidepressants…
Semaglutide may help reduce alcohol cravings and intake, according to a clinical trial. Participants receiving…
A Drexel University study tested an intervention to help reduce ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption. Over…
A study on adolescents uncovered a crucial link between circadian rhythms and eating habits, showing…
A study in The American Journal of Pathology reveals an unexpected discovery: mice lacking the…
The most extensive study on how dietary polyphenol consumption affects the risk of cardiometabolic issues…
Scientists have discovered new fat cell subpopulations with specialized functions, revealing differences between subcutaneous and…
Nerve cells that signal when we are full also trigger cravings for sweets. Most people…
A randomized, placebo-controlled trial validates a side effect frequently observed by doctors and patients. A…
Scientists have discovered that circadian rhythms—our internal clocks—play a major role in when and how…
Scientists found brainstem neurons that tell mice when to stop eating, offering insights for obesity…
Scientists mapped fat tissue differences in obese individuals, uncovering cell changes linked to metabolic disease…
Heatstroke can cause long-term organ damage and obesity in mice, raising concerns about similar effects…
Moderate-intensity exercise helps regulate appetite and boosts key weight loss hormones, offering benefits similar to…
A new study uncovers a novel mechanism through which brown fat is transformed into heat,…
A Cleveland Clinic study reveals that bariatric surgery significantly reduces the risk of serious liver…