Genetic and metabolic differences may increase aggressive early breast cancer risk in Latin American women with obesity, ...

Obesity is often a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors. Genetics can influence metabolic pathways, appetite control, and energy storage. Leptin resistance can lead to increased appetite and ...

Genetic causes of obesity include monogenic, polygenic, and syndromic obesity. You may have a mutation in one or more genes that may cause early-onset obesity or affect hunger cues. Nearly 42% of ...

Obesity isn’t just a matter of food and exercise — it may be in your genetic code, according to new research. “Obesity’s causes are very complex and in the majority of cases, the combination of many ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Obesity was labeled a disease in 2013 by the American Medical Association. While personal accountability and unhealthy habits do play a role in obesity, the reality is, obesity is a ...

While childhood obesity has become more common in recent years, this is a condition that is about more than just weight.

Genetic variants associated with canine obesity, particularly DENND1B, are also associated with obesity in humans, new research revealed. Notably, labrador retrievers carrying DENND1B had around 7% ...

A genetic test may one day predict a child’s risk of obesity in adulthood, paving the way for early interventions. Certain genetic variants can affect how a person’s body stores fat or make them more ...

New genetic evidence links higher BMI and IBD to hidradenitis suppurativa risk, while smoking remains unclear. Read more.

Higher BMI and IBD causally increase hidradenitis suppurativa risk, large study finds, providing actionable insights for ...