Obesity

Single hormone appears to regulate blood sugar in two different ways.

Study is the first to show that it would be cost-effective for society to try to prevent diabetes in people with a condition known as "pre-diabetes," or impaired glucose tolerance.

Joslin scientists also discover this impairment sets the stage for type 2 diabetes later in life.

Obese children who get kidney transplants tend to be younger, shorter and on dialysis longer than their leaner peers, according to a recent study.

Three commonly used drugs may help type 2 diabetes patients lose small amounts of weight, although long-term benefits are not clear, a new review of 22 studies suggests.

Obese and overweight patients in a study group reported sleeping less than their peers with normal body mass indexes.

New research finds that a single brain region is sufficient for normal control of blood sugar and activity level by the fat hormone leptin.

Bariatric surgery for severely obese patients leads to weight loss and improves insulin sensitivity. Study finds that the degree of improvement depends on the surgical technique used, comparing biliopancreatic diversion to gastric bypass.

Young adults who eat frequently at fast-food restaurants gain more weight and have a greater increase in insulin resistance in early middle age, according to a large multi-center study.

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome, an important cause of cardiovascular disease, is increasing, especially in young individuals

Immigrants who have lived in the United States for at least 15 years are nearly as obese as U.S.-born adults

With the time for New Year's resolutions uncomfortably close, latest data from a huge nationwide study shows that obesity is up, as is drinking by women.

Overweight and obesity in young adulthood and middle age may have devastating effects on future Medicare expenditures.

Race may play an important role in determining a person's obesity and fitness levels, shows a new study.

Obesity is likely to affect individuals in low-income areas where fresh fruits and vegetables may not be as plentiful.

The metabolic syndrome, a collection of disorders that often precedes diabetes, has been rising steadily among adolescents and adults over the past two decades.