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Obesity

Baylor College of Medicine recognizes research excellence with DeBakey Awards

September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 Autism, DeBakey Research Awards, evolutionary fitness, gene evolution, genome instability, hematopoietic stem cells, leukemia, Neuroscience, nonhuman primate genomics, Obesity, Research

Six Baylor College of Medicine faculty members were selected as recipients of the 2023 Michael E. DeBakey Excellence in Research Award.

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The link between cancer, obesity and metabolic health

May 24, 2023May 23, 2023 Cancer, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Obesity, Weight Loss and Metabolic Center

A growing body of research shows that obesity is a significant contributing factor to various chronic health conditions. A recent study published in the Journal

A person with a measuring tape wrapped around their waist while holding a scale.

What is the cost of not having weight loss surgery?

April 12, 2023April 27, 2023 Bariatric surgery, Obesity, weight loss surgery

Obesity is a complex condition that can have a significant impact on an individual’s health, quality of life and finances. For many people struggling with

A microscopy image showing green dots on top of red fibrous strands. A few purple masses stand out amongst the green dots.

Findings support repurposing rheumatoid arthritis drug auranofin for diabetes

October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 auranofin, Diabetes, insulin, Obesity, Research, rheumatoid arthritis, white fat

A detailed exploration of the association between inflammation and diabetes revealed the potential of auranofin.

Genetic and behavioral risks combine synergistically for liver disease

October 11, 2022October 12, 2022 alcohol use, liver cancer risk factors, liver disease, Obesity, PNPLA3 gene, Research

This work offers a unique opportunity to study the prognostic roles of gene PNPLA3, obesity and excessive alcohol use in the risk of liver disease.

Scientists propose that obesity is a neurodevelopmental disorder

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus, epigenetics, food intake, mouse neurodevelopment, Obesity, Research

The findings provide new evidence that developmental changes are likely involved in both early environmental and genetic influences on obesity risk.

The benefits of exercise in a pill? Science is closer to that goal

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 benefits of exercise, Lac-Phe, Obesity, Research

Researchers identified a molecule in the blood that is produced during exercise and can effectively reduce food intake and obesity in mice.

Estrogen-regulated brain circuit helps females control obesity

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 brain circuit, estrogen, Obesity, physical activity, Research, weight control

An estrogen-activated brain circuit connects specific brain regions, providing anti-obesity benefits in an animal model.

Tipping the scale: How to make weight discussions more empathetic

September 3, 2021 Empathy, Health Disparities, Obesity, Social Inequities, Weight

On a beautiful Texas day, I settle in for a coaching appointment with my third patient of the day. As we discuss their success, obstacles

Repairing altered novel brain circuit could tackle coinciding obesity and depression

June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 Anxiety, brain circuit, dBNST and AgRP neurons, Depression, Obesity, Research

Study reveals key regulatory mechanism for coinciding obesity and mental disorders and suggests the possibility of pharmacological treatment.

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