21:null 40:T52b,Mice on a high-fat diet had damaged NPY-producing neurons and reduced blood vessels. This obesity-induced nerve damage led to reduced NPY concentration in fat tissues, fewer fat-burning cells increased vascular leakiness (a sign of blood vessel dysfunction), and inflammation.

Path to Future Obesity Treatments

Obesity is a public health concern in the United States, with one in three adults being overweight, and more than two in five (42 percent) classified as obese. Obesity is a risk factor for a range of health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers, driving experts to seek new solutions.

There are few studies linking NPY to weight loss since prior research focused on its ability to increase appetite. Nevertheless, research has shown that the body releases NPY in response to both internal and external stressors. A 2019 study published in Reach found that physical exercise can stimulate the release of NPY.45:{"name":"Rachel Ann T. Melegrito","slug":"rachel-ann-t-melegrito","termId":220999,"avatar":"https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2024/06/13/id5668390-RachelMelegrito_WEB.jpg","taxonomy":"authors","termTaxonomyId":220415,"description":"Rachel Melegrito worked as an occupational therapist, specializing in neurological cases. Melegrito also taught university courses in basic sciences and professional occupational therapy. She earned a master's degree in childhood development and education in 2019. Since 2020, Melegrito has written extensively on health topics for various publications and brands.","rootSlug":"authors","parent":28453,"uri":"/author/rachel-ann-t-melegrito"} 44:["$45"] 48:{"name"

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