Genes associated with obesity shared between ancestors, researchers say
Obesity is a global epidemic that affects millions of people every day and is associated with comorbidities ranging from heart ...
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Dopamine neurons that the supercharged fuel can weaken the effectiveness of obesity drugs
Delicious and extremely pleasant foods can increase the trend of hedonic food, where food is eaten for the sole purpose ...
Gene therapy that converts omega-6 fatty acids to omega-3 fatty acids in the body could combat the effects of childhood obesity
According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 20% of children and adolescents are considered obese. Research shows that it ...
New nanoparticle therapy targets fat absorption to fight obesity
Researchers have unveiled a new approach to combating obesity by targeting fat absorption in the small intestine. The cutting-edge nanoparticle ...
Drug for diabetes and obesity could also help people with HIV
Until now, few studies have looked at the effects of anti-obesity drugs on HIV-positive people, who are nevertheless affected by ...
Mental health problems are not reduced after obesity surgery in young people
Young people undergoing obesity surgery do not improve their mental health despite significant and permanent weight loss. However, bariatric surgery ...
This vibrating pill could revolutionize treatments against obesity
Obesity is today a public health issue, but it is also a difficult disease to treat. Scientists have looked into ...
Engineers develop vibrating, ingestible capsule that could help treat obesity
When you eat a large meal, your stomach sends signals to your brain that create a feeling of fullness, which ...
Study strengthens evidence that severe obesity is increasing among young US children
A new study confirms that severe obesity is increasingly common among young American children. It was hoped that children on ...
