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04/11/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Study reveals how mystery chemicals in plastics can cause obesity
It’s no secret that exposure to plastic pollution is bad for your health. According to a study published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, certain chemicals in plastics can also cause the growth of fat cells. For the study, researchers tested 34 common plastic products, such as bath slippers, yogurt cups, kitchen sponges and placemats. […]
12/14/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Japanese scientists discover new benefits of fasting
A team of researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University in Japan found that there are more benefits to fasting than just losing weight. Their study, which saw participants undergo a 58-hour fast, found that the body switches from burning glucose to burning fat for energy during fasting, thus producing ketones, butyrates, […]
12/03/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Researchers eye ginseng as a natural medicine for preventing obesity
Chinese researchers have discovered that the root extract of an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may help fight obesity. Ginseng root (Panax ginseng) is used in TCM to promote vigor and vitality. It is also prescribed to address anemia and impotence. A recent study published in the journal Gut highlighted another use for ginseng, which is to help […]
08/10/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Insulin resistance happens in the gut – but how? Researchers explain
Insulin resistance is a metabolic condition often studied in relation to diabetes. This is because it is considered a precursor to Type 2 diabetes. According to a group of researchers from Canada and the U.S., obesity can bring about insulin resistance, and it all starts in the gut. Published in the journal Nature Communications, their groundbreaking finding […]
05/27/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
Being overweight later in life leads to faster brain aging, study says
A new study has found that having a higher body mass and a larger waist later in life can lead to faster brain aging. While being overweight or obese is a significant risk factor for a variety of health conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, the study, published in the journal Neurology, reveals that excess weight […]
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