obesity
Indulgent Grandparents Fuel Obesity In Chinese Kids
Overfeeding and protection from household chores are some ways grandparents are contributing to obesity in their grandkids.
Lingzhi Tweaks Gut Bacteria To Fight Obesity In Mice
The medicinal mushroom Lingzhi has been shown to help mice on a high fat diet lose weight.
Increased Anxiety Associated With Sitting Down
A meta-analysis has revealed that sedentary activities are associated with mental health conditions such as anxiety.
Taxing By The Pound
As Asia transitions from battling infectious microbes to battling the bulge, can a controversial 'fat tax' in Japan keep waistlines under control?
Chromatin Structure Affects Brown Fat Regulation
Researchers have identified JMJD1A as a signal-sensing scaffold that activates thermogenic genes in mice.
LncRNA Regulator Of Brown Fat Identified
Deep RNA profiling has revealed a lncRNA that regulates the development of brown fat.
The Unique Structure Of Obesity-Related Receptors
The crystal structures of AdipoR1 and AdipoR2 reveal a completely new type of receptor structure which incorporates zinc ions.
Gut Bacteria & Your Waistline
As expanding waistlines continue to threaten Asia, Ivan Seah examines a surprising link between obesity and the bacteria that inhabit our gut.
Cooling Could Cut Calories In Rice
The starch in rice can be converted to digestion-resistant forms by simply changing the cooking method, scientists say.
