The role of a single molecule in obesity
A molecule called 27HC directly affects white adipose tissue and increases body fat, even if you eat a healthy diet.... Read More...
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Excess body fat increases the risk of depression
Those who are 10 kilograms, or 22 pounds, overweight have a 17% increased risk of developing depression. The risk of depression increases in line with how overweight a person is.... Read More...
Our Genes Affect Where Fat is Stored on Our Bodies
According to a new study, genetic factors heavily influence where we are most likely to store fat on our bodies. Researchers found the relationship between genetics and fat storage is more significant in women than in men.... Read More...
Bile Acids Mediate Metabolic Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery
Researchers report bile acids play a key role in providing positive metabolic effects after weight loss surgery. The study also suggest the intestinal microbiome participates in post surgical improvements following gastric bypass. The findings could help develop new treatments for diabetes and obesity, researchers report.... Read More...
Sugar’s Sick Secrets: How Industry Forces Have Manipulated Science to Downplay the Harm
UCSF researchers report the food and beverage industries push sugary products while obfuscating the significant health issues added sugars can cause. The findings shed light on sugars' link to disease and exposes industrial tactics to downplay the public health risks of diets too high in sugar.... Read More...
Excessive Body Fat Around Middle Linked to Smaller Brain Size
Researchers report obesity and excessive body fat around the middle is associated with lower grey matter volume in the brain. The study also found a link between obesity and shrinkage in specific brain areas.... Read More...
How Exercise Reduces Belly Fat in Humans
According to researchers, interleukin 6 plays a critical role in how exercise helps to reduce body fat.... Read More...
Measure of Belly Fat in Older Adults Linked to Cognitive Impairment
Researchers report your body fat could be a predictor of cognitive decline. The study reveals older people with higher waist to hip ratios had reduced cognitive function.... Read More...
Sweet Tooth Gene Linked to Less Body Fat
Researchers report people with the 'sweet tooth', FGF21 genetic mutation tend to have less body fat. However, the genetic mutation is also linked to slightly elevated blood pressure.... Read More...
Stress Response Affected by Body Fat’s Signals to Brain
A new study reports too much extra fat can impair the body's ability to send signals to the brain to stop stress responses.... Read More...