Most obese patients grow resistant to satiety signals from the hormone leptin. A new study shows that leptin sensitivity can be restored in mice, leading to weight loss. Worldwide obesity rates have ...

Obesity has become a global epidemic affecting diverse populations and leading to metabolic syndrome across different sexes and age groups. A significant aspect of obesity is the development of leptin ...

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition where the body fails to produce insulin, a crucial hormone for regulating blood sugar levels. Without insulin, the sugar in the body builds up in the bloodstream ...

Worldwide obesity rates have more than doubled since 1990, with nearly a billion people now falling into the category. Though a complex interplay of genes, diet, and environment contribute, 90% of ...