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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. […]
03/30/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Study reveals insufficient sleep linked to increase in unhealthy abdominal fat
Not getting enough sleep can make you feel grumpy and tired the next day. But did you know that insufficient sleep can also cause an increase in belly fat? According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, insufficient sleep and free access to food increase calorie consumption and fat accumulation, particularly […]
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 […]
07/19/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study: Extreme adiposity associated with obesity starts with inflammation in the brain
Obesity is a metabolic disease that is now considered to be an epidemic. In the United States, obesity is a major contributor to some of the leading causes of death among Americans, which include heart disease, diabetes and some types of cancer. The main defining feature of obesity is the excessive accumulation and storage of […]
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