While most differences in body mass index (BMI) among siblings are determined by genetics, shared environmental factors contribute to about one-third of that variance, and can potentially be modified to reduce the risk of obesity, a recent study suggests. The effects of genetics and common environmental factors were greater…
Being fed breast milk exclusively in the first five months of life significantly reduces the genetic risk of becoming obese later in life, and may be a key intervention to prevent weight gain among children with the highest genetic risk, a recent study has found. The study, “…
Evolutionary changes in the genome of ancient Kuwaitis that helped them survive extremely harsh environmental conditions and food scarcity in the Arabian Desert may make the modern Kuwait population — which now has a sedentary lifestyle — more prone to metabolic disorders. The study with that assertion found…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug status to Rhythm Pharmaceuticals‘ setmelanotide for the treatment of people who have Alström syndrome, a rare genetic disorder of obesity. Orphan drug designation is given to medicines with potential to be safe and effective treatments for…
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