Neuron Found In Mice Could Have Implications For Effective Diet Drugs

MEDICINE & HEALTH 01.31.2020 07:57 AM

A CALCR cell found in mice may stop feeding without subsequential nauseating effects, as well as influence the long term intake of food.

Can You 'Catch' Cancer or Obesity from Other People?

01.29.2020 08:01 AM

Noncommunicable diseases cannot be passed between people — or can they? People during the early years were plagued by tuberculosis infections, malaria, constant syphilis outbreaks and wounds that were laced with bacteria and never healed.

Less Active Infants Had Greater Fat Accumulation, Study Finds

01.24.2020 05:52 AM

The study could shed light on the link between infant physical inactivity and childhood obesity. Less physical activity for babies that are below one year old may lead to more fat accumulation, which in turn may turn into obesity later in life, according to a study that was led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Amount Of Sugar Sold In Soft Drinks Drops By 29% In The UK

01.16.2020 20:50 PM

Due to health concerns, the soft drink industry in the UK reduced the amount of sugar in their drinks. This is to help fight childhood obesity.

Study Finds Tongue Fat Can Lead to Sleep Apnea

01.16.2020 01:47 AM

Suffering from sleep apnea and you don't know why? It could be because of a fat tongue If you are one of the one billion people around the world who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, one of the key reasons that you choke, snore, gasp or even stop breathing periodically during the night is because you have a fat tongue.

Lifestyle Tips To Avoid Diabetes Complications

01.15.2020 07:56 AM

Diabetes is a life-long condition, and if you are not careful, it could be fatal. Here are some tips on how to keep your diabetes under control.

Malnutrition and Obesity Are Now Inseparable, According to a New Report

12.24.2019 06:19 AM

The report has described that this is the first time that nutritionists were able to experience that these two serious nutrition issues are commonly found together.

There is a Link Between Obesity and Brain Functions, Study Finds

12.11.2019 11:10 AM

A new study from the Univesity of Vermont suggests people who are overweight or obese have issues with their executive functions.

A New Report Warns The Public of 250 Million Obese Kids By 2030

11.01.2019 08:30 AM

A new report states that in the next ten years, 17 million more children will be obese. This spike in the number can cause a strain in the healthcare system.

Exercising Before Breakfast Is More Effective In Burning Fat, Studies Show

10.29.2019 08:21 AM

A study shows that people who exercise before they eat breakfast slims down faster. Fat gets burned faster than those who eat before exercising.

Being Overweight Worsens Asthma Symptoms, New Study Finds

10.19.2019 10:32 AM

Obesity has long been linked to worsening respiratory illnesses. However, it's the first time it has been seen as the direct cause of asthma-related illnesses.

Food Insecurity: How Is It Changing Young Adult Life?

10.04.2019 07:15 AM

Calorie-dense, stress eating may lead to the inflammation of the bodily organs which could give birth to insulin resistance.

Obesity May Be Affected by Defects in the Immune System as Seen in Mice

07.28.2019 10:23 AM

A study in the bodily systems of mice suggest that some defects in the immune system may lead to obesity and type 2 diabetes.

The Truth About Sugar Substitutes and Obesity

07.18.2019 09:25 AM

The rising numbers of diabetes and obesity cases could be credited to "added sugars" which actually only add sweetness or flavor but only very little nutritional value.

Dozing Off In Front of the TV could Cause Weight Gain

07.17.2019 10:03 AM

Preliminary research suggests that dozing off while watching late-night TV can lead to weight gain, or in some cases, obesity.

New Study Reveals Obesity could Stem from Genetic Disposition

07.12.2019 10:21 AM

A new study highlights how genetic predisposition could lead to higher rates of weight gain. (Photo : Tumisu ) Since 1975, there has been an influx in the number of obese adults.

Sleeping With the Lights on Can Cause Weight Gain

06.24.2019 08:32 AM

Keeping a lot of light on while you sleep has been linked with an increased risk of weight gain and obesity.

Researchers Identified New Mutation in the Leptin Gene

06.22.2019 10:49 AM

Researchers believe this new mutation could help them understand why people develop an excess of body fat

Study Proves High Calorie Food and Stress Combination Leads to Weight Gain

05.04.2019 17:17 PM

A recent study has proven that people that take high-calorie food while under stress actually gain more weight .

Urge to Binge-Eat Dissected by a Scientists

04.26.2019 10:01 AM

Humans are wired with the drive to overeat and it does not help that unhealthy food is usually within reach.

Scientists Discovered How Obesity and Insulin Break Down Blood Brain-Barrier in Humans

04.22.2019 08:01 AM

Scientists have reported that in humans, obesity can break down the protective blood barrier resulting in problems with learning and memory. Also, scientists know that chronic activation of the receptor Adora2a on the endothelial cells that line this essential barrier in the human brain can let factors from the blood enter the brain and disturb the performance of human neurons.