A new study led by University of Calgary professor Dr. Tuan Trang, Ph.D., may help to explain why there are more women ...

Though a complex interplay of genes, diet, and environment contribute, 90% of cases share one thing in common: leptin ...

In humans, many leptin deficiency syndromes are responsive to leptin replacement therapy. As leptin is involved in numerous pathways, the effects of too little leptin are widespread (including ...

Leptin is an essential hormone that is closely linked to the regulation of hunger and metabolic processes. It works by signaling the brain when the body is satiated with nutrients, which aids in ...

Researchers say study findings have important implications for our understanding of the pathogenesis of obesity and potential therapeutic applications.

The following is a summary of “Does Leptin and Insulin Levels Influence Pain and Disability in Subjects With Frozen Shoulder?

Leptin works by telling your hypothalamus — the portion of your brain that regulates appetite — that you’re full. Leptin resistance occurs when the message to stop eating doesn’t reach ...

Researchers examining British Labrador retrievers have identified multiple genes connected to canine obesity. The ...

Adiponectin levels were associated with increased likelihood of metabolic health improvements and lower risk for diabetes across 6 years.