2-Bromo-4′-methoxychalcone and 2-Iodo-4′-methoxychalcone Prevent Progression of Hyperglycemia and Obesity via 5′-Adenosine-Monophosphate-Activated Protein Kinase in Diet-Induced Obese Mice. The gene discussed is WEE1; the disease is obesity due to melanocortin 4 receptor deficiency.