A new study from the University of Cambridge found that Labradors and humans share a key gene linked to obesity. The DENND1B gene influences hunger signals in the brain, making those with the variant ...

After an FDA rejection of its spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) therapy, Biohaven was forced to rethink its strategy—cutting R&D spend by 60% and channeling the spirit of a scrappy startup again as it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. More than 4 in 10 Americans now fit the medical definition for having obesity, putting them at risk for serious health problems, ...

Changes in the way peoples’ brains are wired could explain some of the differences in obesity between men and women, new research published Thursday finds. In women with obesity, changes in the brain ...

Does obesity influence fracture risk? In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Rajesh Srinivas, consultant, orthopedic surgeon, Manipal Hospital Varthur Road and Dr Harekrushna Sahu, consultant, ...

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - More than two out of five adults in the U.S. are obese. You may have heard that if you move more, you’ll protect yourself from weight gain. But a new study shows ...

Obesity causes insulin resistance by increasing activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of the stress hormone norepinephrine, according to a new study. A study from Rutgers Health ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While some research has suggested that obese women have an increased risk of having a baby with a birth defect, a new study shows that diabetes may at least partly account ...

Obesity sign and symptoms explained for early detection, covering physical changes, health risks, and when to seek medical ...

More than 4 in 10 Americans now fit the medical definition for having obesity, putting them at risk for serious health problems, including diabetes, heart disease and some types of cancer. But when ...