New Target Identified for Anti-Obesity Drug Development

By studying the enzymes that help metabolize fat, researchers have identified one protein that could be a potential target for drugs to prevent obesity and diabetes. Mice that lack the protein had a stronger response to insulin, and resisted obesity even when fed a high-fat diet. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St…. [Continue Reading]

Losing Weight Brings Health Benefits, Even If It’s Later Regained

Losing weight brings many significant health benefits, even if people later regain those pounds, a new research study has found. Quality of sleep, blood pressure, and cardiovascular health are improved, scientists have determined. Overweight and obese individuals can achieve a decade’s worth of important health benefits by losing just 20 pounds, even if they regain… [Continue Reading]