obesity
A Third of the World is Now Obese or Overweight
Posted in Medicine on 30th May, 2014
by Alex Muller
No country on earth has reduced obesity rates in more than three decades.
People Who Can't Taste Fat More Likely to Gain Weight
Posted in Science on 26th May, 2014
by Alex Muller
In the present study, the team found that people who can't taste fat in food tended to eat more at lunch despite eating a heavy breakfast.
Night-eating syndrome 'is real', study suggests
Posted in Science on 23rd May, 2014
by Alex Muller
People woken at night by insatiable hunger may have their genes to blame, research suggests.
Poll shows most want sugary drinks banned from UK schools
Posted in Science on 5th May, 2014
by Alex Muller
Two thirds of people support a ban on sugary drinks in all UK schools and academies, suggests a poll carried out for the BBC.
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.