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Obesity

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

Findings support repurposing rheumatoid arthritis drug auranofin for diabetes

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

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

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From The Labs 

Genetic and behavioral risks combine synergistically for liver disease

October 11, 2022October 12, 2022alcohol 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.

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From The Labs 

Scientists propose that obesity is a neurodevelopmental disorder

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022arcuate 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.

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From The Labs 

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

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022benefits 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.

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From The Labs 

Estrogen-regulated brain circuit helps females control obesity

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022brain 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.

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Policywise 

Tipping the scale: How to make weight discussions more empathetic

September 3, 2021Empathy, 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

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From The Labs 

Repairing altered novel brain circuit could tackle coinciding obesity and depression

June 17, 2021June 17, 2021Anxiety, 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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The Stitch 

Obesity and COVID-19: What you should know

July 16, 2020July 28, 2020Coronavirus, COVID-19, Healthcare, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Obesity

Baylor College of Medicine’s Dr. Samer Mattar discusses the health risks that are linked to obesity and COVID-19.

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From The Labs 

Early postnatal overnutrition sets the body on a fast track to aging

September 19, 2019September 26, 2019Aging, Diabetes, DNA methylation, infancy, Obesity, overnutrition, Research

Overnutrition during early infancy can have adverse health consequences later in life. Although researchers have known this for quite some time, the explanations have been

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From The Labs 

A new gut-brain connection that keeps weight off (or on) the scale

August 22, 2019August 22, 2019appetite, Brain, GIP, gut, high-fat diet, hypothalamus, leptin, Obesity, overnutrition, Research

Eating extra servings typically shows up on the scale later, but how this happens has not been clear. In his lab at Baylor College of

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