Research Articles
The Hunger Switch: How Brain Peptides Control Our Appetite and Shape the Fight Against Obesity
Explore how orectic and anorectic peptides regulate appetite and the latest breakthroughs in obesity treatments targeting these brain chemicals.
Weighty Matters: The Complex Link Between Body Weight and Birth Control for Teens
Understanding how body weight interacts with hormonal contraception effectiveness and safety for teenagers.
The Silent Rebellion: When Your Body Stops Listening to Hormones in Diabetes and Obesity
Understanding hormone resistance in diabetes and obesity: exploring insulin, leptin, and FGF21 resistance mechanisms and treatments.
The Hidden Conductor: How a "Diabetes Enzyme" Might Be Pulling the Strings in Your Weight
Discover how the DPP-4 enzyme influences weight regulation and metabolism beyond its known role in diabetes management.
The Obesity Enzyme: How a Single Protein Unlocks Weight Gain Mysteries
Discover how neprilysin (NEP) deficiency leads to late-onset obesity in mice and what this means for human weight management.
Leptin: The "Starvation Hormone" and Its Revolutionary Role in Human Health
Explore the fascinating science behind leptin, the hormone that regulates appetite and metabolism, and its implications for treating obesity and metabolic disorders.
The Stressful Link: How a "Stress Chemical" May Worsen Diabetes in Obese Teens
New research reveals how chronic stress and cortisol levels contribute to Type 2 Diabetes in obese African American youth, with evidence from hair analysis studies.
Kombucha's Fat-Fighting Secrets: How Your Favorite Fermented Tea Targets Cell Fat
Discover how kombucha's compounds combat obesity at the cellular level by inhibiting fat cell formation and promoting fat breakdown through scientific research.
The Heavy Burden: How Obesity Fuels Acid Reflux in Young People
Exploring the pathophysiological and biochemical connections between GERD and obesity in young adults, including mechanical pressures, inflammatory pathways, and treatment approaches.
The Secret Garden Within: How Plant Estrogens Combat Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome
Discover how phytoestrogens from plants can help combat obesity and metabolic syndrome through their unique hormonal and metabolic effects.