Emeli Chatterjee, Ph.D., of the Cardiovascular Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, is the lead author and ...

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.

Our study examines how RNA in extracellular vesicles (EVs) can provide insights into metabolic phenotypes related to obesity.

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

Why it's difficult for genetically obese people to permanently lose weight and your DNA creates biological barriers that make ...

Sugar, aspartame (Equal), sucralose (Splenda) and glycyrrhizin (licorice root) are all significantly associated with a higher ...

Provided by PR NewswireOct 15, 2024 11:00pm Genomics releases new research showing significant link between genetic risk and obesity ...

How are genetics linked to obesity? Genetics can influence several factors including metabolic pathways, appetite control, and how the body stores and uses energy.

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 ...

An East Tennessee woman has lost more than 120 pounds in just a year after learning she showed signs of a genetic link to her obesity. UT Medical Center offered her a new medical breakthrough that ...

Scientific research now links certain high-fat, high-carbohydrate foods to brain changes that can raise your risk for obesity. Here's why, per experts.

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