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Children of Married Parents Less Likely to Be Obese
May 22, 2013 — Children living in households where the parents are married are less likely to be obese, according to new ... > full story -
Dietary Advice on Added Sugar Is Damaging Our Health, Warns Heart Expert
May 21, 2013 — Dietary advice on added sugar is damaging our health, warns a cardiologist. He believes that "not only has this advice been manipulated by the food industry for profit but it is actually a risk ... > full story -
Reducing Caloric Intake Delays Nerve Cell Loss
May 21, 2013 — Activating an enzyme known to play a role in the anti-aging benefits of calorie restriction delays the loss of brain cells and preserves cognitive function in mice, according to a new study. The ... > full story -
Genetic Risk for Obesity Found in Many Mexican Young Adults
May 21, 2013 — As many as 35 percent of Mexican young adults may have a genetic predisposition for obesity, said a University of Illinois scientist who conducted a study at the Universidad Autónoma de San ... > full story -
Mediterranean Diet Seems to Boost Aging Brain Power
May 20, 2013 — A Mediterranean diet with added extra virgin olive oil or mixed nuts seems to improve the brain power of older people better than advising them to follow a low-fat diet, according to new ... > full story -
Vicious Cycle: Obesity Sustained by Changes in Brain Biochemistry
May 16, 2013 — Scientists have shown that in the brain cells of rats, obesity impedes the production of a hormone that curbs appetite and inspires calorie burning. The root cause appears to be a breakdown in the ... > full story -
Four Genes Identified That Influence Levels of 'Bad' Cholesterol
May 15, 2013 — Scientists have identified four genes in baboons that influence levels of “bad” cholesterol. This discovery could lead to the development of new drugs to reduce the risk of heart ... > full story -
Intestinal Bacterium Akkermansia Curbs Obesity
May 15, 2013 — A dominant and useful bacterium called Akkermansia muciniphila is present in the intestinal system of all humans, from babies to the elderly. This microorganism is found in the intestinal mucus layer ... > full story -
Body Fat Hardens Arteries After Middle Age
May 15, 2013 — Having too much body fat makes arteries become stiff after middle age, a new study has ... > full story -
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
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