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Are laxatives safe for weight loss?

Are laxatives safe for weight loss?

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Can bananas help you lose weight?

Can bananas help you lose weight?

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What to know about walking for weight loss

What to know about walking for weight loss

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Ancient survival mechanism may contribute to obesity epidemic

Ancient survival mechanism may contribute to obesity epidemic

New research on mice suggests that a mechanism that likely evolved to prevent starvation could be contributing to obesity. New research reveals a ‘brake’ mechanism that prevents fat cells, shown here, from releasing fat. The mechanism involves the protein receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE). The new finding reveals that RAGE functions as a […]

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Through my eyes: Weight loss surgery

Through my eyes: Weight loss surgery

I grew up in a dysfunctional and abusive family where food was my escape. Even the shortest walk left me breathless, sweaty, and fatigued. Genetics was not on my side, as both my mother and father struggled with obesity and diabetes. Mum used food as a means of emotional comfort, and food was the main […]

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New research may explain why evolution made humans ‘fat’

New research may explain why evolution made humans ‘fat’

Scientists have compared fat samples from humans and other primates and found that changes in DNA packaging affected how the human body processes fat. Evolution made humans the ‘fat primate,’ researchers suggest. Our bodies need fat to store energy and protect vital organs. Fat also helps the body absorb some nutrients and produce important hormones. […]

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Poor sleep may hinder weight loss, study shows

Poor sleep may hinder weight loss, study shows

An unhealthy weight can affect a person’s well-being in various ways. That is why many people make a conscious effort to lose excess body weight. But, it turns out that a hidden factor — sleeping patterns — could easily thwart these efforts. Poor quality, irregular sleep may prevent people from successfully losing unwanted weight, a […]