Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have identified a new drug target for weight loss…
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.
A study reveals that vitamin D supplementation helps lower blood pressure in obese older adults,…
BHB-Phe, a newly discovered compound, reduces appetite and body weight by activating specific brain neurons.…
As the prevalence of obesity, alcohol use, and liver disease increases, physicians should take note…
Misalignment between the brain’s and liver’s circadian clocks, connected by the HVAN, leads to disordered…
The findings offer promising support for progressing ADPO-002NP treatment to first-in-human Phase I clinical trials.…
A decade after adolescent bariatric surgery, over 50% of participants sustained major weight loss and…
Exposure to bright nights and dim days disrupts circadian rhythms, heightening mortality risk, while consistent…
Electro-acupuncture may help manage obesity by reducing osteoprotegerin, a protein tied to fat cell growth.…
A study found that a simple brain circuit involving BDNF neurons controls jaw movements and…
A new study revealed that semaglutide reduces kidney damage markers in chronic kidney disease patients,…
A decade-long study reveals that adolescents who received weight-loss surgery significantly maintained reduced BMI and…
High-intensity exercise is more effective at suppressing hunger than moderate levels, especially in females, according…
The proportion is significantly higher than that estimated using the commonly used Body Mass Index…
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking approach to tackling obesity by targeting fat absorption in the…
Molecules that produce hydrogen sulfide and specifically target mitochondria significantly reduced weight gain in mice.…
New technology could combat the effects of the childhood obesity epidemic. Nearly 20% of American…
Researchers raise concerns in a recent commentary. Since 1990, the prevalence of childhood overweight and…