Scientists discover brain mechanism that regulates body weight A neurotransmitter in the brain affects whether we gain or lose weight, a new study in mice suggests.
Weight loss can protect overweight boys from developing type 2 diabetes A new Danish study shows that boys who are overweight at seven are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes as adults, but not if they lose weight before hitting puberty.
Society scorns fat people says sociologist We often speak of a worldwide obesity epidemic. A Swedish researcher calls it a stigmatization of fat people.
Female gamers risk weight gains Young women who play computer games an hour or more per day have a higher chance of getting fat than ones who don’t. The Swedish study oddly found no comparable results among male gamers.
New study strengthens link between genes and obesity Multiple regions in your genome help determine how much you weigh and how fat is distributed in your body.
Smoking gene could be causing weight increase in non-smokers New study suggests relationship between smoking genes and increased weight.
Midlife overweightness linked to higher dementia risks The more overweight you are as an adult, the greater your chances of being diagnosed with some form of dementia after the age of 65, according to a meta-study.
Diabetes advice: Go Mediterranean and skip breakfast Swedish research offers unusual recommendations for diabetes patients: Skip breakfast and tuck into a large Mediterranean-style lunch instead.
With exercise, sometimes less is more Moderately overweight people do not lose more weight by exercising 60 minutes. Shorter exercise sessions make people more active throughout the day, says researcher.
Obesity risks for only children An only child runs a 50 percent greater risk of becoming overweight than children with siblings, a new European study shows.
Cholesterol can be controlled New research promises greater control over fats, or lipids, occurring in the human body.
