OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of weight loss and exercise interventions on serum leptin and to investigate the relationship of physical function and osteoarthritis (OA) severity with serum leptin ...

Sept. 1, 2004 -- Leptin replacement therapy in women with hypothalamic amenorrhea improves reproductive, thyroid, and growth hormone axes and markers of bone formation without causing adverse effects, ...

Can't stop feeling hungry? Discover how strength training improves leptin sensitivity to naturally regulate appetite. Experts ...

Maintaining a balanced lifestyle can be challenging in today’s fast-paced world. With stress levels soaring and busy schedules taking precedence, it’s no wonder many individuals feel overwhelmed and ...

This study consisted of two case–case control studies. The first study included a sample of 102 apparently healthy African women and the second, 115 apparently healthy Caucasian women from the North ...

A unique technique for neutralizing the action of the leptin protein in humans and animals – thereby providing a means for controlling and better understanding of leptin function, including its role ...

New York, NY — A new study led by Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) researchers has found that leptin, a hormone that plays a key role in energy metabolism, fertility, and bone mass, also ...

In 2005 the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that globally 400 million adults were obese, defined by a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or greater. WHO projects that by 2015 there will be ...

Leptin is a hormone that is produced in adipocytes and exerts its effects on the brain and several other peripheral tissues. It plays a crucial role in regulating endocrine functions and controlling ...

Ultrasonographic examinations during pregnancy were considered normal except for suspected macrosomia in the third trimester. The patient's total weight gain during pregnancy was 50 kg (110 lb) from a ...