As a result of defects in glucose utilization, obesity is a strong risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes. The prevalence of diabetes increases greatly as overweight and obesity (by BMI) ...

Tsukuba, Japan—Obesity not only increases the risk of metabolic syndrome-related diseases, such as diabetes, fatty liver, and atherosclerosis, but also remarkably impacts seemingly unrelated ...

In a recent study published in Frontiers in Pediatrics, researchers discuss the psychological and physiological impacts of obesity on pediatric populations, as well as possible intervention strategies ...

The understanding of fat has evolved in recent decades. Once regarded as nothing more than passive storage reservoirs for fat, adipocytes are now recognized as critical players in metabolic and ...

Prof. John Speakman from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, alongside Prof. Kevin Hall from the National Institutes of Health (U.S.), Prof.

Is obesity a disease or a risk factor for disease? In medical circles – and outside of them – the question is contentious, with supporters on either side. In a newly published report, the Global ...

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 ...

Obesity has been reduced to overeating and lack of exercise for decades. The notion that weight control is all about "calories in versus calories out" is a myth that dismisses the intricate ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Many anti-obesity medications are currently in phase 3 trials. Adults with obesity can achieve 15% or more ...