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Food outlets near schools can be cause of obesity among children
Studies reveal that proximity to food joints puts children at higher risk of being obese.
Dietary changes can improve health in old age and extend lifespan
Diet change in old age can lead to longer life.
Concentrate on brown fat can help burn more energy
Want to burn more energy? Concentrate on brown fat.
How good body fat helps in weight loss
A new study talks about the role of good body fat in treating obesity.
Obesity decoded
Genes linked to obesity identified, to help in understanding how genes can predispose certain individuals to obesity.
Teenagers' lack of sleep tied to high blood pressure, more body fat
Longer sleep and higher sleep efficiency associated with lower blood pressure, less fat mass, and low cholesterol levels.
Genetic obesity risk tied to smoking, says study
Results highlight the role of obesity in influencing smoking initiation and cessation.
Gene making people crave sugary treats may also reduce body fat
Another expert warned that FGF21 can also trigger redistribution of fat to the upper body.
Study says losing sleep makes it harder to lose body fat
Sleep deprivation has been linked to increased risk of obesity, and inadequate sleep has been linked to difficulties with weight loss.
High body fat levels may up breast cancer risk: study
The study included participants who had a normal BMI (between 18.5 to 25.0) and no history of breast cancer.