Scientists link obesity to sex- and age-specific genes
From influencing how our body stores fat to how our brain regulates appetite, hundreds of genes, along with environmental factors, collectively determine our weight and body size.
Pineapple and acid reflux: Does it help?
Pineapple is an acidic fruit. For some people, eating acidic foods worsens acid reflux. However, pineapple also contains an enzyme that some believe could help with digestion.
Odds of clinically meaningful weight loss low in adults with overweight, obesity
Among adults with overweight or obesity, the annual probability of weight loss of 5 percent or more was achieved by only one in 10, according to a study published online Aug. 7 in JAMA Network Open.
New study links long-term artificial sweetener intake to increased body fat adipose tissue volume
Over 20 years, the research team examined people's regular dietary intake, paying particular attention to non-nutritive sweeteners commonly found in artificial sweeteners. They found that long-term consumption of aspartame, saccharin and diet beverages were linked to increased fat stores in the abdomen and fat within muscle.
Can a Hernia Heal Itself Without Surgery?
Hernias don’t go away on their own, but they don’t always require surgery either