Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Yahoo! News: Weight Loss News

Yahoo! News: Weight Loss News


No Osteoarthritis Seen in Obese Mice Without Leptin (HealthDay)

Posted: 29 Sep 2009 06:03 AM PDT

HealthDay - TUESDAY, Sept. 29 (HealthDay News) -- The appetite-regulating hormone leptin may contribute to osteoarthritis in obese people, according to a new study that suggests that skeletal wear and tear caused by excess weight isn't the only cause of the painful and debilitating condition.

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