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Dermatologists find ultraviolet irradiation increases appetite but prevents body weight gain - EurekAlert

<p>Obesity and metabolic disorders are increasingly significant global public health issues. In a novel study, a team of dermatologists evaluated the effect of ultraviolet (UV) exposure on appetite and weight regulation. They found that UV exposure raises norepinephrine levels, decreases leptin levels, and induces the browning of subcutaneous fat, thereby increasing energy expenditure. These results potentially pave the way for new approaches to prevent and treat obesity and metabolic disorders. Their findings appear in the <em>Journal of Investigative Dermatology</em>, published by Elsevier.</p>

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