Leptin, often called the "satiety hormone," is produced by fat cells and helps regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger.

Leptin is an essential hormone that is closely linked to the regulation of hunger and metabolic processes. It works by signaling the brain when the body is satiated with nutrients, which aids in ...

Leptin is a hormone that plays a key role in regulating your appetite and body weight. It's responsible for signaling to the brain that you're full after eating. While leptin levels tend to be higher ...

Although leptin mutations are not common in humans, leptin therapy in the few people who lack an active form of this hormone is a godsend, transforming them from morbidly obese individuals living ...

Using a mouse model of the disease, May-yun Wang et al. 1 tested the effects of treating diabetes with another hormone, leptin. Leptin is secreted by fat cells and is known for modulating energy ...

Background: Leptin could be a key regulator of C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, which serve as a marker of systemic inflammation. Both leptin and CRP are predictors of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

If you’re crashing at the end of a long day or staying in your comfortable bed long after your alarm goes off, you might be ...

Fasting, particularly when extended, can lead to fluctuations in key hormones that regulate critical bodily functions such as ...

As one in three Indians gets diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver, a look at how lifestyle choices can make a difference.