Obese Mice Lose a Third of Their Fat Using a Natural Protein
Forced expression of the BP3 protein allowed obese mice to reduce their fat mass, despite having a genetic predisposition to eat all the time.... Read More...
FGF21
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...
Cinnamon Turns Up the Heat on Fat Cells
A new study reveals the holiday spice cinnamon may be a useful tool in the battle against obesity. Researchers report cinnamaldehyde can improve metabolic health by inducing fat cells to burn energy through a process called thermogenesis.... Read More...
Study Zeros In on Gene That Limits Desire to Drink Alcohol
A new study reports researchers have identified a gene variant that appears to suppress the desire for some to drink alcohol.... Read More...
Immune Function Protected by Life Extending Hormone
A life extending hormone produced by cells in the thymus gland appears to protect against the loss of immune function that comes with aging.... Read More...