A newly discovered protein, MRAP2, could pave the way for innovative approaches to manage obesity, acting as a switch to regulate hunger by enhancing the effectiveness of the appetite receptor MC4R. This breakthrough in understanding could lead to novel treatments addressing the global obesity epidemic.
Recent research led by Houston Methodist provides groundbreaking insights into how obesity potentially accelerates the progression of Alzheimer's disease. The study reveals that extracellular vesicles originating from fat tissue may carry damaging signals, fostering the accumulation of amyloid-β plaques in the brain, and act as conduits between body fat and brain health.
A recent study by the Cleveland Clinic reveals that weight-loss surgery offers superior long-term health benefits compared to GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs in obese individuals with type 2 diabetes.
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