Fat, Dietary

New plan to cut the fat of the military

Obese Americans in the military are a national security hazard and first lady Michelle Obama wants to see that change.

Obama, who…    

When Overeating, Calories, Not Protein, Contribute to Increase in Body Fat

In a study conducted among 25 healthy individuals living in a controlled setting who were randomized to overconsumption of different levels of protein diets,…    

Study finds healthy hearts in fat bodies

Carrying extra pounds doesn’t necessarily mean your heart is ailing, according to Greek researchers.

They found less than 10 percent of healthy…    

Body’s natural marijuana-like chemicals make fatty foods hard to resist

Recent studies have revealed potato chips and french fries to be the worst contributors to weight gain – and with good reason. Have you…    

Genetic study shows that low body fat may not lower risk for heart disease and diabetes

Having a lower percentage of body fat may not always lower your risk for heart disease and diabetes, according to a study by an…    

New advances in lipid genetics lead to better detection and prevention of major diseases

Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Studying the genetic make-up of different varieties of lipids (fatty molecules) in the blood plasma of an individual can lead to…    

Turning ‘Bad’ Fat Into ‘Good’: a Future Treatment for Obesity?

By knocking down the expression of a protein in rat brains known to stimulate eating, Johns Hopkins researchers say they not only reduced the…    

Researchers find link between common dietary fat, intestinal microbes and heart disease

A new pathway has been discovered that links a common dietary lipid and intestinal microflora with an increased risk of heart disease, according to…    

Better than a BMI? New obesity scale proposed

Scientists have developed a new way to measure whether a person is too fat without having people step on the scale.

The…    

What Do Fats Do in the Body?

It’s common knowledge that too much cholesterol and other fats can lead to disease, and that a healthy diet involves watching how much fatty…    

Fat associated with chemical changes in DNA that may help explain obesity-related disease

Fat appears to associate with some distinctive chemical changes in the DNA – a finding that may help explain why obesity can increase the…    

‘Yo-yo’ effect of slimming diets explained

If you want to lose the kilos you’ve put on over Christmas, you may be interested in knowing that the hormones related to appetite…    

Grape ingredient resveratrol increases beneficial fat hormone

Resveratrol, a compound in grapes, displays antioxidant and other positive properties. In a study published this week, researchers at the UT Health Science Center…    

Source of protection against saturated fat found

A new report in the December Cell Metabolism identifies a protein without which diets high in saturated fat lead to a massive inflammatory response…    

High-calorie beverages still widely available in elementary schools##

High-calorie beverages not allowed by national guidelines are still available in a majority of U.S. elementary schools, according to a report posted online today…    

Burning off fat

OVERWEIGHT and obesity are increasing at an alarming rate across the world.

Obesity represents a serious health risk, as it increases the…    

More Military-Aged Americans Are Too Fat to Fight

At a time when American military forces are stretched thin overseas, a growing number of potential recruits are too fat to enlist, according…    

Gorging study shows with fat, location matters

Researchers who persuaded slender volunteers to gorge themselves on sweets to gain weight said on Monday they have overturned the common wisdom that…    

Is your job making you fat?

Working nine-to-five may be the way to make a living, but it may be padding more than the wallet. According to a new…    

Link Between Fats And Heart Disease Signs Revealed By Gene Network

A gene network behind hardening of the arteries and coronary heart disease has been identified by a team of scientists from Australia, Europe and…    

Gene network reveals link between fats and heart disease signs

A gene network behind hardening of the arteries and coronary heart disease has been identified by a team of scientists from Australia, Europe and…    

Delaying fat digestion to curb appetite

Institute of Food Research scientists have discovered an unexpected synergy that helps break down fat. The discovery provides a focus to find ways to…    

Health providers need to do more to understand and support lesbians who are overweight

Healthcare professionals need to develop greater understanding of the specific needs of lesbian patients and adopt a more sensitive approach to the advice they…    

Obesity is associated with reduced sensitivity to fat

7/13/10, Pittsburgh, PA. Research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB), the foremost society…    

Teenage boys really do eat a lot: study

Parents of teenage boys often believe they are being eaten out of house and home. A new study suggests they’re right.

In…