New research shows that a protein the body depends on to control appetite and manage…
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 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…
A Penn case study finds that a brain-computer interface shows the medication produces only short-term…
Obesity in young adults appears to trigger early biological changes linked to inflammation, liver stress,…
A new study finds that 18- to 21-year-olds who eat diets high in ultra-processed foods…
In addition to reducing hunger, popular weight-loss drugs also affect reward processing and motivated behaviors.…
Emerging research suggests that weight loss in midlife may affect the brain differently than in…
Human clinical trials reveal that black cumin has anti-obesity and heart-protective effects. Nigella sativa (black…
By tweaking just two amino acids in the diet, researchers found a way to mimic…
An experiment at the State University of Campinas found that FGF19, a substance produced in…
For 60 years, HSL was known for releasing energy from fat, but people born without…
Researchers warn that strict NHS rules for Mounjaro could deepen health inequalities, leaving vulnerable patients…
New research from the University of Auckland’s Liggins Institute suggests that a capsule containing healthy…
Researchers at Mass General Brigham examined a new way to define obesity that goes beyond…