obesity
Obesity quadruples to nearly one billion in developing world
Posted in Medicine on 4th Jan, 2014
by Alex Muller
The number of overweight and obese adults in the developing world has almost quadrupled to around one billion since 1980.
Extreme Diets Can Quickly Alter Gut Bacteria
Posted in Medicine on 13th Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller
The study takes a first step toward pinpointing how these gut microbes, collectively called the gut microbiome, might be used to keep us healthy.
Hi-tech sensors aim to help prevent obesity
Posted in Medicine on 10th Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller
A range of hi-tech sensors that can measure food intake and activity in order to assess obesity risks is to be funded by the European Union.
Obesity is Inflammatory Disease, Rat Study Shows
Posted in Medicine on 9th Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller
Scientists have found abnormal amounts of an inflammatory protein called PAR2 in the fat tissues of overweight and obese rats and humans.
Stomach 'clock' tells us how much to eat
Posted in Medicine on 7th Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller
"These nerves are responsible for letting the brain know how much food we have eaten and when to stop eating".