Scientists identify neural mechanism of leptin resistance in obesity—and how to reverse it
Worldwide obesity rates have more than doubled since 1990, with nearly a billion people now falling into the category. Though ...
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Obesity: Researchers discover a cause of leptin resistance -- and how to reverse it
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.
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Neural Mechanism Involved in Leptin Resistance Revealed
Though a complex interplay of genes, diet, and environment contribute, 90% of cases share one thing in common: leptin ...
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Researchers discover a cause of leptin resistance—and how to reverse it
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 ...
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Rapamycin Restores Leptin Sensitivity and Leads to Fat Loss in Obese Mice
Researchers say study findings have important implications for our understanding of the pathogenesis of obesity and potential therapeutic applications.
Fat Cells Have Memory—Once They Expand, They Can Remain Enlarged Even After Weight Loss
Obesity "memory" makes weight loss difficult because the body. It is important for increasing awareness in leading healthy lifestyles and consuming a nutritious diet ...