obesity research
Nobel Prize 2023: Appetite-Regulating Hormone Research Takes Center Stage in Medicine Award Predictions
Oct 06, 2025 04:39 pm CST
The Nobel Prize in Medicine 2023 may recognize groundbreaking research on GLP-1 and other appetite-regulating hormones that have revolutionized obesity and diabetes treatment. With medications like Ozempic and Wegovy demonstrating significant clinical success, researchers behind these discoveries are frontrunners for the prestigious award, while concerns grow about US science funding cuts potentially threatening America's leadership in scientific innovation.
Liver Fat Content, Not Body Weight, Determines Health Outcomes in Children With Obesity: Israeli Research Findings
Sep 29, 2025 02:48 pm CST
New research from Tel Aviv University reveals that liver fat percentage, not body weight, is the critical factor determining which children with obesity will develop serious health conditions. The study found children with metabolically unhealthy obesity had more than twice the liver fat compared to those who remained healthy despite excess weight, suggesting targeted dietary interventions may protect liver health regardless of weight loss.