Feeling constantly hungry, known as polyphagia, can signal underlying health issues like diabetes or low blood sugar. Factors ...

If you have ever tried to lose weight by eating less, you already know how that story goes. You start strong, motivated by ...

Research shows that sleeping too little and too much sleep is linked with numerous chronic diseases. Addressing sleep issues ...

Editor's NoteThe path to treating obesity, once a major challenge in the medical field, is opening up thanks to the advent of GLP-1 (glucagon-like ...

In a world obsessed with diet culture, binge eating disorder is often left unconsidered as a public health issue. This ...

Human brains are wired to hold on to fat, resist calorie restriction, and push themselves towards foods that keep them alive, even if they make them gain weight in modern life ...

Obesity is not a choice. Those with overweight or obesity face both stigma and increased risks for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, and some cancers. In 2017–2018, ...

A brain circuit involving leptin allows mice to carry out vital behaviors, such as eating and sleeping, during anxious episodes. A study led by researchers at the University of Cologne and University ...

The benefits of leptin supplements for weight loss are unclear due to limited studies and conflicting results. Leptin supplements may contain herbs that help suppress appetite, but they do not contain ...

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 ...

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 ...