Why are humans "the fat primate"? Because of changes in DNA packaging that curbed our body's ability to turn white fat brown, say researchers.

Certain neurons control both hunger and the energy we expend, which could pave the way for new kinds of obesity drugs.

New findings about the biology of leptin, the hunger hormone, could lead to greater insight into overeating and obesity.

New research shows distinct appearance bias among reviewers for radiology residencies.

"...under the right circumstances and with the right patients, bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for adolescents with obesity."

Without two receptors, diabetic mice on a high-fat diet were able to make more beta cells, which produce insulin.

New research suggests an estrogen receptor could offers therapies to prevent obesity.

When fruit flies ate a high-sugar diet, it dulled their taste for sweets, which then led to overeating. Does the same process occur in people?

Older adults with obesity enjoy fewer years without limits in physical function or daily living activities, research finds.

Different types of fat cells may help identify people at the greatest risk of health problems due to obesity.