Current Obesity Reports

SEP 23, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE

Beyond Pleasure: Unraveling the Multifaceted Role of Dopamine in Obesity and Metabolic Regulation

Current Obesity Reports

Obesity is a heterogeneous chronic disease involving dysregulated energy intake and expenditure. Dopamine (DA) has traditionally been recognized as a key regulator of reward-driven

SEP 18, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE

When Ultra-Processed Foods are Eaten: The Missing Dimension in Exposure Measurement for Obesity Research

Current Obesity Reports

Abstract Purpose of Review Almost every study linking ultra-processed foods (UPFs) to obesity measures exposure as the proportion of energy or weight derived from Nova group 4 food

SEP 11, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE

Obesity-related Metabolic Dysfunction and Triple-negative Breast Cancer: Epidemiologic Signals, Mechanistic Pathways, and Opportunities for Prevention

Current Obesity Reports

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Obesity is an established risk factor for postmenopausal hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, largely through estrogen-mediated pathways. Emerging evidence s

SEP 10, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE

Adipose Tissue Remodeling Beyond Weight Loss: New Insights Into Incretin-Based Therapies and Bariatric Surgery

Current Obesity Reports

A narrative review synthesizing animal and human evidence on adipose tissue mechanisms in obesity treatment; establishes current understanding and identifies evidence gaps rather than presenting original data or a definitive clinical trial result.

SEP 5, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE

Obesity and Iron Metabolism: Mechanisms, Status Assessment, and Clinical Implications

Current Obesity Reports

A narrative review synthesizing mechanistic evidence and clinical frameworks for interpreting iron status in obesity, providing expert recommendations for assessment and management rather than reporting a novel empirical finding.