A plant-based diet has been proven for the first time to improve metabolism and liver…
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.
Findings from research conducted in mice suggest that engaging the immune system with certain types…
Cat owners want their pets to be happy, yet overfeeding can lead to unintended outcomes.…
The first detailed explanation of why individuals with obesity and Type 2 diabetes face a…
In experiments with mice, scientists at the State University of Campinas observed changes in eating…
A study by Weill Cornell Medicine shows a genetic variant in the GIP receptor could…
Higher amounts of visceral abdominal fat in midlife are linked to the development of Alzheimer’s…
High-sugar diet in fruit flies leads to insulin resistance in the brain and impairs cleanup…
The hormone reduces appetite in animals and occurs at concentrations 100 times higher in pregnant…
Early intervention and parental support significantly improve childhood obesity outcomes, preventing severe obesity later in…
An innovative nanogel delivery system created at the University of Massachusetts Amherst enabled mice with…
Recent research led by CU Anschutz researcher Richard Johnson, MD, unifies a number of hypotheses…
Researchers have discovered molecular markers in cheek cells that could predict obesity, potentially allowing for…
The inclusion of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in widely used weight loss medications such as…
A phase 3 clinical trial has found that the injectable prescription medication tirzepatide, in combination…
In a study involving 46 participants, it was discovered that individuals with untreated obstructive sleep…
In a recent Editorial, Cynthia Bulik and Andrew Hardaway discuss the advancements in medical treatments…
Buck researchers uncover a mechanism that may explain why eating tasty but unhealthy foods makes…