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Overweight and obesity are defined by the WHO as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to an individuals health.

Overweight and obesity are major risk factors for a number of chronic diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer and while it was once an issue only in high income countries, overweight and obesity has now dramatically risen in low- and middle-income countries.Such countries are now facing a "double burden" of disease, for while they continue to deal with the problems of infectious disease and under-nutrition, they are also experiencing a rapid upsurge in chronic disease risk factors such as obesity and overweight, particularly in urban settings.
Obesity Susceptibility may be Written Into Molecular Processes of Human Cells

Obesity Susceptibility may be Written Into Molecular Processes of Human Cells

The Global Biopharma Community is Now Actively Partnering for BIO-Europe® 2023

The Global Biopharma Community is Now Actively Partnering for BIO-Europe® 2023

How Plant-Derived Nutrients can Affect the Gut and Brain

How Plant-Derived Nutrients can Affect the Gut and Brain

Living Model of Human Liver Offers Help in Combating Liver Diseases

Living Model of Human Liver Offers Help in Combating Liver Diseases

Processed Foods May Lead to Obesity by Diluting Protein

Processed Foods May Lead to Obesity by Diluting Protein

NSL Complex Regulates Intraciliary Transport Genes in Multiple Cell Types

NSL Complex Regulates Intraciliary Transport Genes in Multiple Cell Types

Bloom Evaluates Links Between Exposures to PFAS and Weight Loss

Bloom Evaluates Links Between Exposures to PFAS and Weight Loss

Gene Therapy Prevents Progression of Kidney Disease in Children

Gene Therapy Prevents Progression of Kidney Disease in Children

Revealing a Novel Signaling Pathway Fostering Aging-Related Chronic Metabolic Disorders

Revealing a Novel Signaling Pathway Fostering Aging-Related Chronic Metabolic Disorders

Mothers Who Eat Herbs in Early Pregnancy Can Protect Their Grandchildren’s Brains, Finds Study

Mothers Who Eat Herbs in Early Pregnancy Can Protect Their Grandchildren’s Brains, Finds Study

Discovering Age and Sex-Specific Obesity Genes in the Genome

Discovering Age and Sex-Specific Obesity Genes in the Genome

Maintaining Regular Sleep Patterns May Improve Gut Health

Maintaining Regular Sleep Patterns May Improve Gut Health

Looking at Protein Function in Preventing Female Obesity

Looking at Protein Function in Preventing Female Obesity

Dad’s Genes “Remote Control” Mom’s Metabolism to Benefit Fetus

Dad’s Genes “Remote Control” Mom’s Metabolism to Benefit Fetus

New Study Sets the Stage to Help People Maintain Weight Loss After Dieting

New Study Sets the Stage to Help People Maintain Weight Loss After Dieting

Understanding Mammary Biology That May Help Find Therapeutic Targets for Breast Cancer

Understanding Mammary Biology That May Help Find Therapeutic Targets for Breast Cancer

Disclosing the Key Role of Mitofusin 2 Cellular Makeup in Interconnecting Organelles Within Cells

Disclosing the Key Role of Mitofusin 2 Cellular Makeup in Interconnecting Organelles Within Cells

Lundquist Institute Contributes to Genetic Study of Insulin Response to a Glucose Challenge

Lundquist Institute Contributes to Genetic Study of Insulin Response to a Glucose Challenge

Liver Cells Influence the Body's Internal Circadian Clock, Study Reveals

Liver Cells Influence the Body's Internal Circadian Clock, Study Reveals

Study Offers New Insights Into Neuroendocrine Transdifferentiation in Breast and Prostate Cancer Biology

Study Offers New Insights Into Neuroendocrine Transdifferentiation in Breast and Prostate Cancer Biology

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