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.

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Although leptin mutations are not common in humans, leptin therapy in the few people who lack an active form of this hormone is a godsend, transforming them from morbidly obese individuals living ...

Jeffrey Friedman and Kristina Hedbacker, research associate, were first authors, as was Bowen Tan (pictured below). (Credit: ...

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

Before you feel bad about yourself, know there are hormones at work. Ghrelin and leptin are the hormones in charge of ...

A NORMAL, HEALTHY testosterone level can fall into a wide range. Healthy levels are typically between 264 nanograms per ...