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Hyperphagia in hypothalamic obesity causes constant, uncontrollable hunger because damage to the hypothalamus disrupts brain regions that signal fullness. This happens when tumors, surgery, radiation, ...
Hypothalamic obesity (HyOb) is a rare type of obesity caused by damage to the hypothalamus, the brain region that regulates hunger, metabolism, and energy balance. This damage disrupts your body’s ...
Small changes in genes can make us unique, and they can also have biological effects. Scientists have identified a genetic mutation in a gene called SMIM1 that encodes for a blood group called Vel, ...
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A survey of adults living with obesity and their physicians across seven countries reveals a high disconnect between their perceptions about the causes of obesity and treatment goals. The findings ...
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New meta-analysis data suggest that temporary intragastric devices significantly improve liver morphology and biochemical ...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Obesity in the U.S., especially here in the Mountain State, is a growing yet troubling trend. That’s the concern of Dr. Robert Shin, director ...