Worldwide obesity rates have more than doubled since 1990, with nearly a billion people now falling into the category. Though ...

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 ...

Losing weight, especially shedding belly fat, is not easy. From eating healthy to avoiding junk food to exercising regularly, ...

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

In a world where quick tips and overnight remedies make headlines, let's understand the core concept and the functioning of ...

Though a complex interplay of genes, diet, and environment contribute, 90% of cases share one thing in common: leptin resistance. In lean individuals, fat cells produce the hormone leptin ...

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 ...

Sleep affects various factors which are directly or indirectly linked to the amount of weight you'll lose. Here are some of ...