Genetics can increase your risk of obesity in three major ways—through monogenic, polygenic, or syndromic obesity. Mono, or “one,” refers to obesity caused by a mutation in a specific gene.

If you have obesity, losing even a little weight helps not only improve your overall health, but also prevent liver issues such as MASH.

The monosomy 1p36 syndrome is a cause of syndromic obesity. It is characterised by psychomotor delay, hypotonia and typical craniofacial dysmorphism. Other features commonly associated are behavioural ...

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity are at a higher risk of giving birth to smaller babies in terms of ...