Obesity isn’t just a matter of food and exercise — it may be in your genetic code, according to new research. “Obesity’s ...

“Our findings highlight the need to investigate the genetic cause of obesity, to select the most appropriate and effective treatment, but also to reduce the social stigma associated to it.” The ...

Researchers believe they have discovered a new biological mechanism for obesity, pointing to rare variants on two genes that dramatically increase the risk of carrying excess weight.

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 ...

New research finds that obesity can trigger genetic modifications within fat cells that allow the cells to store "memories" of being overweight in their nucleus and make it easier for the body to ...

Obesity isn’t just a matter of food and exercise — it may be in your genetic code, according to new research. “Obesity’s causes are very complex and in the majority of cases, the ...

Obesity isn’t just a matter of food and exercise — it may be in your genetic code, according to new research. “Obesity’s causes are very complex and in the majority of cases, the ...

Experts have long known there is a genetic component to obesity, and a new study identified one particular gene that may be behind it. Researchers have found a ‘clear genetic trigger for obesity ...

Obesity isn’t just a matter of food and exercise — it may be in your genetic code, according to new research. Researchers have found a ‘clear genetic trigger for obesity’ that applies to ...