While some genetic factors control growth and weight in both children and adults, those of most importance are actually different…
Articles by Marisa Wexler MS
Genomic studies of isolated populations can help identify very rare genetic variants that significantly impact human traits, including obesity,…
The genetic factors influencing weight do not remain the same throughout a person’s life, according to a large genome-wide analysis…
A genetic predisposition towards obesity can increase stress in early life, which may make people more likely to develop depression…
A noninvasive procedure that treats obesity by changing the electrical activity in certain regions of the brain only reduces appetite…
Genetics doesn’t just influence a person’s weight, but also how that weight changes in response to weight-loss interventions, a recent…
Exercises such as regular jogging, mountain climbing, and walking can reduce the effects of genetic predisposition to obesity, new research…
Eating more fruits and vegetables can lead to less weight gain, and this effect is strongest among those who are…
A man’s body mass index might influence his sperm’s epigenome — chemical changes in DNA that determine how each…
While genes do predispose people to obesity, changes in dietary and lifestyle factors are the primary reasons for the massive…