MicroRNA May Be a Major Factor of Obesity in Genetics

Medicine & Technology Oct 24, 2020

For years, researchers have been looking for specific genes associated with obesity. Instead, they found non-coding RNA called microRNA which is linked to metabolic disease and digestion of milk.

International Survey Reveals the Negative Impacts of Lockdown on Mental Health, Dietary Behaviors, and Physical activity

Oct 23, 2020

Since the pandemic, researchers have reported how people's mental and physical health has declined during the lockdown and home quarantine. The first global survey analyzes these aspects in greater detail, especially for people with obesity.

Health Issues Such as Obesity Are Due To the "Mismatched" Theory of Evolution and Diets

Oct 22, 2020

Globally, there has been a dramatic increase in carb-rich and processed food associated with urbanization. Researchers study the mismatch theory between adapting new diets compared to sticking to what our ancestors ate.

Researchers Link Fructose Metabolism With Alzheimer's Disease

Sep 24, 2020

Up to date, there has not been effective treatment for dementia and Alzheimer's disease. With researchers discovering how fructose metabilsm affects neuronal function, it may help develop preventive measures of risk factors such as type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Sleep Quality Affects Weight, Hormones & Our Appetite

Sep 15, 2020

Scientists link weight gain to poor sleep quality in a new study where people used trackers for up to two years. The study adds more evidence of the health risks associated with poor sleep quality.

Following the Eatwell Guide Has Benefits for Health and the Environment

Aug 29, 2020

Research on the Eatwell Guide reveals that it is beneficial for overall health and is eco-friendly. Better adherence to guidelines could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the UK.

Treating Obesity is Not Just About Becoming a Vegetarian

Aug 28, 2020

Greek researchers determined that obese people turning to vegetarianism is not always a healthier option. It would be better to plan an overall healthier lifestyle and know what foods would help improve health.

Dealing With Obesity Is Not About Willpower or Diets

Aug 05, 2020

Why do obese people struggle to lose weight? Stigmas against obesity caused Canada to update their guidelines so that obesity treatment will no longer shame people but rather focus on the roots of the chronic illness.

How Much Pizza Is Too Much?

Jul 28, 2020

Overeating causes various problems from diabetes to heart disease. However, in a pizza study, researchers discovered that when a healthy person over-indulges occasionally, the body is able to cope up with the extra calories.

Get Rid of That Beer Belly: Study Says Having a Dad Bod Might Reduce Your Chances of Becoming a Father

Jul 15, 2020

Are you planning to be a father soon or in the future? Better shape up and cut those pounds as research finds that obese men are likely to produce babies. Read the full article to learn more.

Study Says Middle Aged Americans are Unhealthier Than Their British Counterparts

Jul 13, 2020

Medical experts have compared the health of middle-aged adults in America versus England, discovering that low income is actually a public health emergency. Moreover, the coronavirus pandemic has revealed the consequences of unhealthy lifestyles.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson Battles Obesity by Ordering a Nationwide Diet

Jun 29, 2020

Boris Johnson and health experts are saying that the best time to get fit and healthy is during the pandemic, to fight off both obesity and the major risk factors leading the death by COVID-19.

Goodbye Obesity: Scientists Identified a Fat-burning Molecule That Does Not Alter Food Intake

Jun 09, 2020

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to lose weight without exerting any extra effort? This might soon be possible as new research reveals that scientists from Virginia Tech have identified a molecule that could reduce body fat without affecting food intake.

Reduced Parental Pressure on Children to Eat Meals Lessens Risks of Obesity and Leads to Healthier Lifelong Eating Behaviors

May 12, 2020

A 'positive eating environment' on children encourages them to take ownership of their eating decisions and help them decide on developing eating patterns linked to a healthy weight for a lifetime.

Scientists Found A Way to Disable a Gene Responsible For Obesity: Worry About Getting Too Fat No More?

May 06, 2020

Despite being fed high-fat diets, a study reveals that by blocking macrophages or inflammatory cells, low-grade inflammation related to obesity could also be controlled. Click the link above to learn more.