Most obese patients grow resistant to satiety signals from the hormone leptin. A new study shows that leptin sensitivity can be restored in mice, leading to weight loss.

The following is a summary of “Does Leptin and Insulin Levels Influence Pain and Disability in Subjects With Frozen Shoulder? A Cross-Sectional Study,” published in the March 2025 issue of European ...

Leptin, the "fullness hormone," tells your brain when you are full. Both hormones work together to regulate appetite and ...

Adiponectin levels were associated with increased likelihood of metabolic health improvements and lower risk for diabetes across 6 years.

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 ...

Before you feel bad about yourself, know there are hormones at work. Ghrelin and leptin are the hormones in charge of ...

Howl-lelujah! Dogs and humans are fatter than ever — it’s no surprise that overweight people tend to have overweight dogs.

Researchers say study findings have important implications for our understanding of the pathogenesis of obesity and potential therapeutic applications.

In humans, many leptin deficiency syndromes are responsive to leptin replacement therapy. As leptin is involved in numerous pathways, the effects of too little leptin are widespread (including ...

Researchers examining British Labrador retrievers have identified multiple genes connected to canine obesity. The ...