Genomics encompasses the study of a complete set of genes, their work process, and their way of interacting with each other and the environment. While it incorporates elements of genetics, the primary ...

From hormonal factors to psychological factors, know the causes that can enhance challenges in managing obesity.

W ith 29 per cent of people in the UK today meeting the criteria for obesity, it’s clear that this is an escalating social ...

Just days before his 26th birthday, Jackson Auer had just passed the bar exam and was preparing to begin his career in law.

New study finds that obesity reduces a specific brain chemical, lowering the desire to consume high-calorie foods. Boosting ...

The nations growing obesity challenge particularly the rise in abdominal obesity is a call to action The key to better health ...

A new study reveals that long-term high-fat diets reduce pleasure from eating by lowering neurotensin, a brain peptide that boosts dopamine response.

The average weight for women in the U.S. is 170.8 pounds, and the average height is 5 feet, 3 inches tall. These are ...

A study finds that factors beyond a person's control, like socioeconomic status and whether their mom smoked or was obese, can influence whether they are overweight or obese as teenagers or adults.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Soleno Therapeutics' drug to treat a rare genetic disorder, ...

The University of Texas at Austin and Tec de Monterrey have launched a research center with the goal of improving the health ...

A deeper understanding of a gene that predisposes patients to fatty liver disease may open new avenues for treatment of the ...