Advice to eat more fat by the National Obesity Forum, which has advised that eating fat could cut down the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes, has been termed as an irresponsible and potentially deadly advice by the Public Health England’s chief nutritionist
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Gut bacteria impacts body weight, fat and good cholesterol levels: Study
New research suggests bacteria living in our guts impact our body weight, fat and good cholesterol levels. The new health study, led by Jingyuan Fu from the University Medical Center Groningen in…
Smokers tend to get pot bellies as well, study shows
Pot bellies aren’t just limited to beer drinkers now as a new study has suggested that smoking could also lead to fatter stomachs. Smoking has long been associated with lower overall weight…
Discovery points at possible ‘obesity gene’; may pave way for treatment
Researchers at University of British Columbia may have discovered a possible ‘obesity gene’, which when silenced was found to reduce a specific kind of unhealthy “white fat” associated with obesity. During their…
Want to reduce weight? Low-fat diet more effective than low-carb food
Low-carb diet is probably one of the most opted for strategy when it comes to losing weight, but researchers have found through a new study that low-fat diet is more effective and…
Stand up for your health, scientists say
Standing up and walking and replacing those long sitting hours with frequent walks is the key to low fats in blood and cholesterol levels, improved blood sugar, trimmed waistline and optimum body…
Restaurants are no better than fast-food joints, study finds
There is a common misconception that food at restaurants is healthier compared to what is available at fast-food joints; however, a new study has found that on an average people consume 200…
Diet that mimics fasting benefits a lot; helps slow aging, cuts belly fat
Researchers have established that adhering to a diet that mimics fasting has a range of health benefits including slowing down of the aging process, reduction in belly fat, improved learning and memory…
Berries, grapes said to help burn excess fat
Scientists have found through a study that berries, grapes and other fruits may help shed those extra pounds by converting excess white fat into calorie-burning beige fat – a development that could…
Fat around blood vessels can help fight heart diseases, researchers say
Researchers have revealed at a major conference that fat surrounding our blood vessels can help fight heart disease and reduce the risk of a heart attack. Professor Charalambos Antoniades at the University…
Exposure to traffic noise linked to heightened risk of fat belly
We have come across many reasons for a fat belly – too much beer, fast food, irregular eating habits – but this one is one of the strangest reasons for a mid-riff…
Skipping meals? You may end up with a fat belly warn researchers
People skip meals intentionally as well as unintentionally. There is a piece of research that will garner attention from those skipping meals intentionally as it shows that skipping meals sets off a…
Extracts from Australian and Indian plants offer hope against diabetes and cancer
A study involved seven Australian Aboriginal medicinal plants and five Indian Ayurvedic plants has established that extracts from these plants may be effective against diseases like diabetes and cancer. The research has…
Department of Health announces slimming initiative for overweight NHS staffers
At the National Diabetes UK Conference in London the Department of Health announced a new programme under which overweight NHS staffers will be provided free Slimming World classes. The scheme is a…
Facebook removes ‘feeling fat’ emoji from its status-update options
Facebook has removed the ‘feeling fat’ status and emoji from its status update options after an online petition was filed by several activists who complained that the social network is promoting body-shaming….