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Genetically Altered Bacteria Prevent Mice From Getting Fat

Posted in Medicine on 28th Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller

The microbes appear to live in the gut and prevent obesity for up to four weeks.

Healthy obesity a myth, say researchers

Posted in Science on 2nd May, 2014
by Alex Muller

Obesity brings increased risk regardless of cholesterol, blood glucose and blood pressure readings.

High-fibre diet 'benefits heart attack patients'

Posted in Science on 30th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller

If you have had a heart attack, eat plenty of fibre because it may improve your long-term chances of recovery, say US researchers.

Thinking 'obesity is a disease' makes you more likely to eat high-calorie food

Posted in Medicine on 22nd Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller

Research suggests the obesity is a disease message actually undermines important weight-loss efforts.

Does a junk food diet make you lazy? UCLA psychology study offers answer

Posted in Medicine on 5th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller

A new UCLA psychology study provides evidence that being overweight makes people tired and sedentary, not the other way around.