11. March 2014Overweight can strain kidneys A lot of excessive pounds are harmful for the health. They strain joints, liver, heart, and metabolism. That they can also harm the kidneys is less known.Read more
28. February 2014The role of the gut for healthThe IFB participates in the MetaCardis-Study and examines the interaction between gut and metabolic or cardiovascular diseases. Read more
31. January 2014Certificate of quality for obesity surgery at University Hospital LeipzigThe section for bariatric surgery received the certificate as ‘competence center for obesity surgery’.Read more
08. January 2014Scientific posters of the IFB were awarded at the Research FestivalIn December 2013 the 12th Research Festival for Live Sciences took place in the Max-Bürger-Research-Center of the Universität Leipzig.Read more
16. December 2013Interplay between brain and eating behavior in the focus of adiposity research.The IFB gets two new research areas.Read more