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.
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Can't Lose Weight? Leptin Resistance Could Be Derailing Your Goals
I f you constantly feel hungry no matter how you try to manage your appetite, a hormonal imbalance known as leptin resistance could be to blame. Not only can it make losing body w ...
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Why stubborn belly fat won’t budge
Despite consistent workouts and healthy eating, hormonal imbalances might be sabotaging your weight loss. Discover which ...