Pennington Biomedical researchers and their collaborators observed decreased activity in the brain regions responsible for…
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.
Researchers have uncovered hidden biological changes in fat tissue during weight loss, including cellular cleanup…
A new study compared three popular diet strategies—intermittent fasting, time-restricted eating, and continuous calorie-cutting—to see…
Pennington Biomedical researchers have contributed to a study highlighting the crucial role of cysteine in…
What if losing weight isn’t the key to getting healthy — and might even make…
Scientists have unveiled a small-molecule drug that blocks weight gain and liver damage in mice…
New research in mice reveals a compelling link between obesity and anxiety, potentially driven by…
Study explains increased risk of metabolic disorders in children born to obese mothers. Children born…
It may also provide other health benefits, although longer studies are needed to confirm these…
Healthy eating can significantly improve metabolic health even without weight loss. New research from Harvard…
A Japanese study finds that the type of food, rather than the order in which…
New Brain Discovery Could Help Fight Obesity More Precisely Obesity continues to impact millions of…
Halofuginone shows promise for weight loss by boosting key metabolic regulators. Overweight and obesity have…
A new clinical trial has revealed that tirzepatide (Zepbound) surpasses semaglutide (Wegovy) in promoting weight…
Scientists have discovered a specific set of brain cells responsible for the weight loss effects…
An international study reveals that the drug can reverse liver damage in patients. An international…
Scientists genetically altered mice so they couldn’t make the amino acid cysteine and fed them…
Among patients who experienced an early cardiovascular event, those treated with semaglutide had approximately 40%…