Key enzyme controls both weight gain and cholesterol levels in animal models

Obesity is a global epidemic and a major cause of morbidity and mortality because it increases the risk for comorbidities, ...
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Male Model's Girlfriend Concerned He’s 'Giving Up' His Dream After Gaining Weight

A man who admits to developing "a bit of a gut and a love handles situation" asks for advice after getting into a "stand-off" with his girlfriend over his weight -- as he accuses her of just "missing" ...

The gut bacteria that put the brakes on weight gain in mice

The gut microbiome is intimately linked to human health and weight. Differences in the gut microbiome—the bacteria and fungi ...

Why Maintaining A Healthy Weight Isn’t The Same For Everyone

Obesity is not a single disease. New research shows distinct biological phenotypes that explain why weight gain and treatment ...

Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause – but you can take steps early on to help your body weather the hormonal shift

What you do in the years leading up to menopause can help counter the natural hormonal effects of aging, setting you up for a ...
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Weight gain single-handedly prevented by a gut microbe

Researchers have homed in on a single gut microbe that acts to prevent fat gain, even with a high-fat diet. The discovery adds to the booming science of finding ways to enlist the microbes that ...