A new study published in the August 18th edition of Scientific Reports, has produced some unexpected results regarding a new drug which significantly improves metabolism, and increases the lifespan of obese mice. When given to mice, the drug known as SRT – 1720 reduced fat in the liver, and assisted in the processing of sugar. …
A recent study showed that men have a reduced sensitivity to fat compared to women. Fat also is less effective in obese men in stimulating certain hormones that are released into the bloodstream and normally suppress appetite. This means that men can taste the fat in the foods and drinks they consume and results in …
A new report produced through collaboration between the United Health Foundation, the America Public Health Association, and Partnership for Prevention has recognized obesity as one of several chronic conditions that is undermining the health of Americans. The report which is titled “2011 America’s Health Rankings” notes that the damage from conditions such as obesity (as …
A new imaging study published in the journal Cell Metabolism, has examined the possibility of using hormones to trick the brain into believing that the stomach is full. Researchers from Imperial College in London, England and the pharmaceutical manufacturer Glaxo-Smith Kline performed the study on volunteers in order to learn more about how appetite curbing …
A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has determined that older women who lose weight have a tendency to regain the pounds as fat instead of muscle. The study which was conducted by researchers at the J.Paul Sticht Center on Aging and Rehabilitation has resulted in some interesting questions regarding the …
According to a study done by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) one-third of baby’s age nine months are already overweight. The concern is that these baby’s who are already overweight will develop eating disorders at an early age. An alarming number of young children are already suffering from anorexia and bulimia. Not to mention …
A recent study by researchers at the University of Illinois has determined that men who are overweight or obese are more likely than women to underestimate their actual weight. The study which involved collaboration between researchers at the University of Illinois and scientists at the Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potos in Mexico included a …
A new study from the University of Manitoba, Canada is shedding some interesting light on various myths regarding future health risks and potential usage of the health care system. The study is specifically referring to those individuals who are overweight, not obese. The recent study is part of a 182 page report from the University …
A recently released study in the Journal of Social Science and Medicine has examined the effects of a close social network on how women judge themselves regarding obesity, body image, and perceived moral implications of being overweight. It is already well understood that negative stereotypes exist throughout US society on issues around the subject of …
An article recently published online, in the journal Pediatrics, reviews a research study which examined the perceptions of parents regarding the use of certain terms by health care providers, to describe the weight of their children. An online survey was offered to 445 American parents with children of two to eighteen years of age. Ten …
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