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The Fishy Origins of the Fish Oil Craze
Posted in Science on 5th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller
A widely cited, foundational study does not say what people say it does.
Genetically Altered Bacteria Prevent Mice From Getting Fat
Posted in Medicine on 28th Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller
The microbes appear to live in the gut and prevent obesity for up to four weeks.
Healthy obesity a myth, say researchers
Posted in Science on 2nd May, 2014
by Alex Muller
Obesity brings increased risk regardless of cholesterol, blood glucose and blood pressure readings.
High-fibre diet 'benefits heart attack patients'
Posted in Science on 30th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller
If you have had a heart attack, eat plenty of fibre because it may improve your long-term chances of recovery, say US researchers.
Thinking 'obesity is a disease' makes you more likely to eat high-calorie food
Posted in Medicine on 22nd Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller
Research suggests the obesity is a disease message actually undermines important weight-loss efforts.