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Study Deflates Notion That Pear-Shaped Bodies More Healthy Than Apples: Abnormal Proteins from Buttock Fat Linked to Metabolic Syndrome
People who are
"apple-shaped" -- with fat
more concentrated around the
abdomen -- have long been
considered more at risk for
... > full story
Study: No-Fat, Low-Fat Dressings Don't Get Most Nutrients out of Salads
The vegetables in salads are
chock-full of important
vitamins and nutrients, but
you won't get much benefit
without the right type and
... > full story
Blame Your Taste Buds for Liking Fat: Receptor for Tasting Fat Identified in Humans
Why do we like fatty foods
so much? We can blame our
taste buds. In the first
study to identify a human
receptor that can taste fat,
... > full story
Substance in Tangerines Fights Obesity and Protects Against Heart Disease, Research Suggests
A substance in tangerines
not only helps to prevent
obesity, but also offers
protection against type 2
diabetes, and even
... > full story
- Study Deflates Notion That Pear-Shaped Bodies More Healthy Than Apples: Abnormal Proteins from Buttock Fat Linked to Metabolic Syndrome
- Study: No-Fat, Low-Fat Dressings Don't Get Most Nutrients out of Salads
- Blame Your Taste Buds for Liking Fat: Receptor for Tasting Fat Identified in Humans
- Substance in Tangerines Fights Obesity and Protects Against Heart Disease, Research Suggests
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Fish Oil May Stall Effects of Junk Food on Brain
May 14, 2013 — Data from more than 180 research papers suggests fish oils could minimize the effects that junk food can have on the brain, a review has ... > full story -
Dietary Medium Chain Triglycerides Prevent Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
April 24, 2013 — The incidence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) associated with obesity is increasing rapidly and is a major source of liver pathology. A new study suggests dietary substitution of ... > full story -
The Biology of Fats in the Body
April 23, 2013 — Researchers are studying triglycerides, cholesterol and other fats to learn more about normal and abnormal biology. Chew on these findings the next time you ponder the fate of the fat in a French ... > full story -
Monounsaturated Fats Reduce Metabolic Syndrome Risk
March 29, 2013 — Canola oil and high-oleic canola oils can lower abdominal fat when used in place of other selected oil blends, according to a new study. Researchers also found that consuming certain vegetable oils ... > full story -
Grape Seed and Skin Extract: A Weapon in the Fight Against Kidney Disease Caused by High-Fat Diets
February 28, 2013 — New insight into grape seed extract as a therapeutic and preventative measure to fight obesity-induced kidney damage is presented in a new study. Grape seed and skin extract (GSSE) is known to ... > full story -
Cows Fed Flaxseed Produce More Nutritious Dairy Products
January 26, 2013 — Dairy cows that are fed flaxseed produce more nutritious milk, with more omega-3 fatty acids and less saturated ... > full story -
Bacterial Supplement Could Help Young Pigs at Weaning Age Fight Disease
January 22, 2013 — Weaning is a time of stress and a lack of energy for pigs. Energy produced by a special type of gut bacteria could help pigs fight pathogens and stay healthy. This new research may have implications ... > full story -
Carriers of Gene Variant Appear Less Likely to Develop Heart Disease
December 14, 2012 — Scientists have discovered a new gene mechanism that appears to regulate triglyceride levels. This pathway may protect carriers of a gene variant against cardiovascular ... > full story -
Bedroom TV Viewing Increases Risk of Obesity in Children: More Than 2 Hours of TV a Day Adds Significantly to Children's Waist Size
December 11, 2012 — The average American child from age 8 to 18 watches about 4.5 hours of TV each day. 70 percent have a TV in the bedroom and about one-third of youth aged 6-19 is considered obese. Researchers have ... > full story -
New Link Between High-Fat 'Western' Diet and Atherosclerosis Identified
October 9, 2012 — Researchers have found that a diet high in saturated fat raises levels of endothelial lipase, an enzyme associated with the development of atherosclerosis, and, conversely, that a diet high in ... > full story
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