obesity

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.

Turning off a Fat Accumulation Gene to Reduce Obesity proven in Mice

Posted in Science on 11th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller

A genetic switch that can accelerate a persons basal metabolic rate; leading to a dramatic reduction in the risk for obesity and diabetes.

Does a junk food diet make you lazy? UCLA psychology study offers answer

Posted in Medicine on 5th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller

A new UCLA psychology study provides evidence that being overweight makes people tired and sedentary, not the other way around.

Your Fat Is Why You're Not As Bright As You Could Be

Posted in Medicine on 20th Mar, 2014
by Alex Muller

Obesity doesn't make you less intelligent, but it might cloud your cognitive abilities.

Sugar tax 'may be necessary', England's chief medical officer says

Posted in Medicine on 4th Mar, 2014
by Alex Muller

Earlier this year doctors called for a soft drinks tax to reduce sugar intake.