The obesity rate has been steadily climbing and so have scientific efforts to understand why. A new study, published in ...

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 ...

Deficiency of the gene melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) is linked with obesity among adults. A recent study has found that the same deficiency also leads to surprising outcomes such as reduced risk of ...

Many people have a genetic predisposition to obesity, but gene defects that guarantee obesity are rare. Here's what you need ...

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 ...

More than 2 out of 5 adults in the U.S. are considered obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But what if there was a way to test children to find out if they’re at higher ...

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 ...