Q: My doctor just told me that I’m now considered obese. A week ago, I wasn’t — and I haven’t gained any weight. What’s going ...

How do mammals manage to eat in situations that cause anxiety, step into exposed spaces, or slow down when anxiety drives them to keep moving? A new study pinpoints a leptin-sensitive circuit in the ...

Recent research unveils leptin's crucial role in blood sugar regulation, challenging insulin's sole dominance. Produced by fat cells, leptin signals the brain about energy levels, influencing sugar ...

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition where the body fails to produce insulin, a crucial hormone for regulating blood sugar levels. Without insulin, the sugar in the body builds up in the bloodstream ...

Worldwide obesity rates have more than doubled since 1990, with nearly a billion people now falling into the category. Though a complex interplay of genes, diet, and environment contribute, 90% of ...

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 ...

Worldwide obesity rates have more than doubled since 1990, with nearly a billion people now falling into the category. Though a complex interplay of genes, diet, and environment contribute, 90% of ...

Leptin is a hormone – a chemical messenger that helps different body parts work together. Leptin sends a signal to your brain that helps you feel full and less interested in food. You may hear it ...

The optimal leptin cutoff to predict RCA calcification was 635 pg/mL (sensitivity, 70%; specificity, 65%; area under the receiver operating characteristic curve [AUC ROC], 0.70). Higher leptin levels ...

Maintaining a balanced lifestyle can be challenging in today’s fast-paced world. With stress levels soaring and busy schedules taking precedence, it’s no wonder many individuals feel overwhelmed and ...