Obesity in childhood is a growing concern in the United States and beyond. While lifestyle factors are responsible for most cases of weight gain in children, hormone-related conditions may also be a ...

Is obesity among the most misunderstood, misclassified, and mistreated diseases? Over the past 30 years, researchers have not only identified a key hormone (leptin) that helps regulate appetite and ...

Obesity is a global health problem, which is increasing rapidly day by day. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), ...

Eating too many calories and not burning enough calories can lead to obesity. Processed foods high in sugar and fat can cause weight gain and obesity. Not getting enough sleep is linked to higher body ...

Truncal obesity occurs when fat builds around your stomach and abdomen. It may be linked to diet, medications, or certain medical disorders. Truncal obesity happens when fat builds up around a ...

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 ...

Imbalances in certain hormones, such as cortisol, thyroid hormones, insulin, and others, can link to childhood obesity. However, factors such as diet and physical activity levels more often lead to ...