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Vicious Cycle: Obesity Sustained by Changes in Brain Biochemistry
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
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Intestinal Bacterium Akkermansia Curbs Obesity
A dominant and useful
bacterium called Akkermansia
muciniphila is present in
the intestinal system of all
humans, from babies to the
elderly. This microorganism
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Seabird Bones Reveal Changes in Open-Ocean Food Chain
Remains of endangered
Hawaiian petrels -- both
ancient and modern -- show
how drastically today's open
seas fish menu has changed.
Scientists analyzed the
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Fish Oil Doesn't Seem to Help Age-Related Macular Degeneration
A large-scale study of
age-related macular
degeneration suggests fish
oil supplements containing
omega-3 fatty acids do not
alter the progression of
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New Era of Fisheries Policy Needed to Secure Nutrition for Millions
May 17, 2013 — A new study argues that for fisheries policies to be effective they must take in to account not just fish stock conservation and environmental issues, but also research data on the patterns and ... > full story -
Cholesterol-Lowering Drug May Reduce Exercise Benefits for Obese Adults
May 15, 2013 — Researchers found that simvastatin, a generic type of drug typically prescribed to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease, hindered the positive effects of exercise for obese and overweight ... > 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 -
Salt Levels in Food Still Dangerously High
May 13, 2013 — The dangerously high salt levels in processed food and fast food remain unchanged, despite numerous calls from health agencies for the food industry to voluntarily reduce sodium. Excess sodium in the ... > full story -
Individual and Small-Chain Restaurant Meals Exceed Recommended Daily Calorie Needs
May 13, 2013 — Researchers analyzed meals from independent and small-chain restaurants, which account for approximately 50% of the nation’s restaurant locations. They found that the average single meal ... > full story -
Poultry Drug Increases Levels of Toxic Arsenic in Chicken Meat
May 13, 2013 — Chickens likely raised with arsenic-based drugs result in chicken meat that has higher levels of inorganic arsenic, a known carcinogen, according to a new ... > full story -
Super-Sized Citizens: The Relationship Between a Country's Fast-Food Outlets and Its Obesity Rates
May 10, 2013 — Many studies have linked the meals served at fast-food outlets to obesity, but is there a relationship between the number of restaurants in a country and the girth of its ... > full story -
Nobody Likes a 'Fat-Talker,' Study Shows
May 9, 2013 — Women who engage in "fat talk" -- the self-disparaging remarks girls and women make in relation to eating, exercise or their bodies -- are less liked by their peers, a new study from the University ... > full story -
How State and Local Governments Can Address the Obesity Epidemic
May 9, 2013 — Researchers suggest that simple and innovative measures at the state and local level can play a significant role in promoting healthier eating ... > full story
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