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Cut diabetes risk with a tablespoon of yogurt a day

A daily tablespoon of yogurt can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by nearly a fifth. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin, or the body’s cells develop resistance to insulin.Researchers from Harvard School of Public Health pooled the results of three prospective cohort …

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Is Child Obesity result of Parent Diet Choice Knowledge?

Parents of healthy-weight and overweight preschoolers are generally well aware of dietary risk factors that fuel childhood obesity, as per study of the families of 150 0reschoolers. When it comes to obesity prevention, the focus tends to be on school-age children and teens, but a growing body of research has found a link between poor …

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Block Fat Cell Formation –Compounds in Red Wine & Fruits

 A compound found in red wine, grapes and other fruits, and similar in structure to resveratrol, is able to block cellular processes that allow fat cells to develop, opening a door to a potential method to control obesity, according to a Purdue University study. Recent research into flavonoid compounds suggests they may play a key …

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Appetite Controlling Brain Receptor and Anti-Obesity Medications

An Appetite Controlling Brain Receptor has been detected by scientists at Columbia University Medical Center. The researchers reported in the journal Cell that this very druggable target could mean that a new medication for obesity may not be that difficult to find. Anti-obesity medication or weight loss drugs are all pharmacological agents that reduce or control weight. These drugs alter one …

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Anorexia Sufferer aimed at Banning Airbrushing?

Anoresia or Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight, as well as a distorted body self-perception. It typically involves excessive weight loss and is usually found more in females than in males. This restriction of food intake causes metabolic and hormonal disorders. An airbrush is a small, air operated tool that …

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How is ‘Food Insecurity’ linked to Childhood Weight Gain?

Being worried about not having enough food to feed one’s family, a situation called food insecurity, is common in low-income families. These families often are overweight, too. The low-income mothers, who are currently experiencing food insecurity are more likely to worry that their children are eating too much food and tended to offer smaller portion …

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