Since the discovery of leptin in human breast milk (1,2), the role of leptin in controlling neonatal development has come to the fore of pediatric research. Originally, leptin was identified as the ...

Obesity is often a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors. Genetics can influence metabolic pathways, appetite control, and energy storage. Leptin resistance can lead to increased appetite and ...

Leptin is a hormone that helps manage energy. It signals to your brain when you need food or when you’re satiated. But, leptin resistance can cause the brain to miss this signal, which may contribute ...

Could people with Type 1 diabetes one day replace insulin with leptin? A research team at UT Southwestern has had promising results with animal studies and now is laying the groundwork for testing it ...

Worldwide obesity rates have more than doubled since 1990, with nearly a billion people now falling into the category. Though a complex interplay of genes, diet, and environment contribute, 90% of ...

Most leptin supplements don’t actually contain the hormone leptin. Research is unclear whether these supplements can help you lose weight, but some studies suggest they can influence leptin ...

Leptin is an essential hormone that is closely linked to the regulation of hunger and metabolic processes. It works by signaling the brain when the body is satiated with nutrients, which aids in ...