Levels of obesity have reached epidemic proportions on a global scale, which has led to
considerable increases in health problems and increased risk of several diseases, including …

Background Alterations in taste perception and preferences may contribute to dietary
changes and subsequent weight loss following bariatric surgery. Methods A systematic …

Despite evidence that the ability to taste is weakened by obesity and can be rescued with
weight loss intervention, few studies have investigated the molecular effects of obesity on …

Background: Individuals who adhere to reduced-sodium diets come to prefer less salt over
time, but it is unclear whether sweet taste perception is modulated by reduced sugar intake …

Recent studies find that sugar tastes less intense to humans with obesity, but whether this
sensory change is a cause or a consequence of obesity is unclear. To tackle this question …

The incidence of obesity has dramatically increased in recent years, and poses a public
health challenge for which an effective and scalable intervention strategy is yet to be found …

The objective of this study is to analyze differences in smell–taste capacity between females
in extreme weight/eating conditions (EWC) and (2) to explore the interaction between …

Obesity constitutes a major global health threat. Despite the success of bariatric surgery in
delivering sustainable weight loss and improvement in obesity-related morbidity, effective …

Elevated sugar consumption is associated with an increased risk for metabolic diseases.
Whereas evidence from humans, rodents, and insects suggests that dietary sucrose …

From humans to vinegar flies, exposure to diets rich in sugar and fat lowers taste sensation,
changes food choices, and promotes feeding. However, how these peripheral alterations …