Stress hormone timing creates a different kind of obesity, study suggests

A study from Weill Cornell Medicine suggests that obesity caused by disrupted stress-hormone rhythms is metabolically distinct from obesity caused by high-fat diets. Researchers found that mice with irregular glucocorticoid rhythms experienced insulin resistance in muscles while preserving liver health, unlike those on high-fat diets.
Why it matters
Understanding the specific metabolic pathways of different types of obesity could lead to more targeted medical treatments for weight-related health issues.
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