obesity
You Are Not Just What You Eat
To what extent can we blame people for being obese and what are the other factors in play? Our columnist Annabel Tan finds out.
Slow & Steady Does Not Win Weight Loss Race
Even gradually lost weight is eventually regained after three years, suggesting that obesity guidelines should be revised.
Targeted Estrogen Could Curb Binge Eating
Estrogen linked to GLP-1 has been shown to inhibit binge eating in mice by boosting serotonin production.
How Junk Food Changes The Brain
A study in rats suggests that eating junk food weakens self control, leading to overeating and obesity.
Obese Men Face Wage Discrimination In China
Obese males in China earn less than their lean counterparts, survey shows.
NUCKS Links Obesity To Diabetes
Scientists have identified the molecular link between obesity and diabetes, a transcriptional regulator called NUCKS.
Oxidative Damage To Liver Worsens Obesity
Research from Monash University has uncovered the link between diabetes, obesity and fatty liver disease: oxidative stress caused by free radicals.
Difficult Labor In Overweight Women Due To Faulty Switch
The ion channel hERG, found to control contractions during labor, is dysregulated in obese women, possibly explaining the pregnancy complications associated with high BMI.
Daily Drives Linked To Poor Health
A study has identified driving as a risk factor for poor health behaviors and outcomes such as smoking, obesity and insufficient sleep.
