New approaches to obesity treatment are emerging as scientists target underexplored metabolic pathways with the…
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.
Waist-to-height ratio outperforms BMI in predicting heart disease risk, particularly among people who are not…
A new study suggests that eating unprocessed foods may activate a natural nutritional instinct. Swapping…
Scientists have discovered an enzyme that drives fat production and shown that blocking it prevents…
The experimental drug IC7Fc reduces artery-clogging fats and inflammation in mice, pointing to a potential…
A new study finds that obesity and high blood pressure may directly cause dementia, not…
New research suggests that people using next-generation weight loss drugs may be losing weight without…
Weight loss drugs have shown impressive short-term results, but new research suggests their benefits may…
Obesity may quietly fast-forward Alzheimer’s disease, with blood tests revealing the change years earlier than…
After two years, people who undergo metabolic and bariatric surgery achieve weight loss that is…
Intermittent energy restriction for weight loss leads to coordinated changes across the brain, gut, and…
A fatty diet doesn’t just damage the liver — it rewires its cells in ways…
New research shows that a protein the body depends on to control appetite and manage…
A study reveals that the liver acts as a bidirectional hub, exchanging gut-microbiome-derived metabolic products…
A large clinical trial found that changing how much sweetness people consume does not affect…
New study reveals metabolic pathway linked to weight gain in mice. Soybean oil is the…
New research reveals that chemicals in common plastics may quietly trigger lifelong health problems. Exposure…
A first-of-its-kind oral drug boosts muscle metabolism to improve blood sugar and body composition is…