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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

'Starving' Fat Suppresses Appetite

Peptides that target blood vessels in fat and cause them to go into programmed cell death (termed apoptosis) could become a model for future weight-loss therapies, say researchers. ...  > full story

It Looks, Feels and Tastes Like Chicken, but It's Made of Soy

Sure, some delicacies might taste just like chicken, but they usually feel and look much different. Soy meat alternatives, such as the soy burger, have become more ...  > full story

Some Morbidly Obese People Are Missing Genes, Shows New Research

A small but significant proportion of morbidly obese people are missing a section of their DNA, according to new research. The authors of ...  > full story

What You Eat After Exercise Matters

Many of the health benefits of aerobic exercise are due to the most recent exercise session (rather than weeks, months and even years of exercise training), and the nature of these benefits can ...  > full story
 

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