Medical articles from Professor Barbara McGowan

Obesity is a huge health problem affecting millions of people around the world. What are the causes of obesity? Is obesity genetic? Or is there more to it than that? Professor Barbara McGowan, a Londo...

Losing weight can be difficult, and maintaining weight loss can be an even bigger challenge. Top endocrinologist Professor Barbara McGowan gives her expert advice – here are her ten top tips for weigh...

Losing weight can seem like an impossible challenge. But why is it so difficult? And what solutions exist to combat obesity? Top endocrinologist Professor Barbara McGowan explains the mechanics behind...

We all know that obesity can have serious consequences for a person’s health. But what exactly are the effects of obesity? And could it even be fatal? Leading London endocrinologist Professor Barbara ...

Professor Barbara McGowan, expert endocrinologist, talks about hormones and hunger, explaining the purpose of ghrelin and shedding light on how it can make it difficult to lose weight. She explains ho...