This new analysis of genetic variants linked to body mass highlights the complex relationship between obesity and tobacco smoking. “Prevention of smoking is key to reducing the global burden of ...

“Despite advances in obesity research, there remains a critical unmet need for effective therapies that address the underlying genetic causes. These data lay the groundwork for bringing new hope ...

A comprehensive new review by researchers at the ... The review emphasized that obesity doesn't just add extra weight—it triggers a cascade of harmful effects on the kidneys.

(WATE) — An East Tennessee woman 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 ...

But groundbreaking research by Nigerian sociologist Tomiwa Ayetigbo is reframing the conversation, revealing that the roots of obesity are far more complex, intertwining genetics, early-life ...