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Weight Loss & Obesity Research Blog - Archive #0078.Study reveals an ancient gene for leanSeptember 4, 2007 - EurekAlert / Cell Metabolism Researchers have revealed an antiobesity gene that has apparently been keeping critters lean during times of plenty since ancient times. Burning extra calories with a 'futile protein cycle'September 4, 2007 - EurekAlert / Cell Metabolism A new study points to a new method for burning off all those irresistible extra calories by turning on an energy-draining, but otherwise futile, cycle of protein synthesis and breakdown. 'Skinny gene' does existSeptember 4, 2007 - EurekAlert / Cell Metabolism Researchers have found that a single gene might control whether or not individuals tend to pile on fat. Girls who begin dieting twice as likely to start smokingAugust 31, 2007 - EurekAlert / American Journal of Health Promotion Starting to diet seems to double the odds a teenage girl will begin smoking. Researchers did not find the same link in boys. Obesity and the central nervous systemAugust 31, 2007 - EurekAlert / Journal of Physiology The past decade has witnessed an explosion of information regarding the role of the central nervous system (CNS) in the development of obesity and the influence of peripheral, hormonal signals that regulate CNS function to regulate food intake and metabolism. ZIP codes and property values predict obesity ratesAugust 29, 2007 - EurekAlert / Social Science and Medicine Neighborhood property values predict local obesity rates better than education or incomes. You're likely to order more calories at a 'healthy' restaurantAugust 29, 2007 - EurekAlert / Journal of Consumer Research A new study explains the "American obesity paradox": the parallel rise in obesity rates and the popularity of healthier food. Treating diabetes during pregnancy can break link to childhood obesityAugust 28, 2007 - EurekAlert / Diabetes Care New study shows treating gestational diabetes can break the link to childhood obesity. Soda warning? New study supports link between diabetes, high-fructose corn syrupAugust 23, 2007 - EurekAlert / 234th national meeting of the American Chemical Society Researchers have found new evidence that soft drinks sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup may contribute to the development of diabetes. Surgery for severe obesity saves livesAugust 23, 2007 - EurekAlert / New England Journal of Medicine An extensive Swedish study from the Sahlgrenska Academy has established that surgery reduces premature death in patients with severe obesity. |
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