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.

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Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers ... such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Leptin works by telling your hypothalamus — the portion of your brain that regulates appetite ...

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

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Hormones, such as insulin, leptin, sex hormones, and growth hormones, influence our appetite, metabolism, and body fat distribution, says Dr Ingale, adding that obese people usually have high ...