Visceral body fat, frequently referred to as the ‘hidden’ fat, is a type of fat…
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.
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Myosteatosis, or high muscle fat accumulation, in asymptomatic adults significantly increases the risk of major…
Change in Cost May Improve Affordability and Access to Treatment New research shows that…
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The device, which uses electricity to boost hormone production in the stomach, could help to…
A study reveals that a high-fat maternal diet during pregnancy and lactation alters the taste…
Molecular Insights Point to Neuronal Underpinnings of Obesity Scientists studying the nucleus accumbens in rats…
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Obesity caused by a high-fat diet leads to lasting immune changes, increasing the risk of…
One in six U.S. adult deaths are related to country’s ‘obesogenic’ environment, study suggests. A…
Overweight mothers may predispose offspring to obesity by rewiring brain circuits, increasing cravings for unhealthy…
Cornell researchers have found that stimulating beige fat cell production may help prevent age-related weight…
Compound limits magnesium transport in cellular power plants called mitochondria. A small-molecule drug, CPACC, developed…
Researchers use integrated imaging data to identify sex-specific brain signatures driving obesity. A study discovered…
Biologists discover removing a protein inhibitor restores metabolic balance. UC Irvine biologists found that removing…