Top Obesity News
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Even Short Periods of High-Fat Binging Can Induce Insulin Resistance: Study
Eating high-fat foods can cause molecular changes that trigger mindless eating, a new study has found. Read Summary > -
Waist to Height Ratio Better Than BMI: Experts
Good news for people who've been confused by the BMI index: new research suggests that a ratio of your height to weight may be a better predictor of diabetes and heart disease. Read Summary > -
Low Testosterone Linked to Diabetes, Even for Normal Weight Men
Men with low testosterone may be more likely to develop diabetes, no matter how much they weigh, a new study suggests. Read Summary > -
Sugar May Sabotage Memory: Study
High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has been studied for its link to fatty liver, diabetes, and even cancer, but it may also affect your memory. Read Summary > -
High-Fat, Low-Carb Diet Improves Blood Sugar, Cholesterol: Study
Diabetics know that a high-carb diet is unhealthy, but a new study suggest a low-fat diet may be just as bad. Read Summary > -
Learning Problems, Obesity, Sleep Apnea are Intertwined: Researchers
Improving childhood obesity, sleep apnea, and learning impairment may require addressing all three factors, a new study suggests. Read Summary > -
When Blood Sugar Drops, So Does 'Willpower': Study
When blood sugar levels drop your level of "willpower" may plummet as well, researchers say, especially for people who are already overweight. Read Summary > -
High Cholesterol Linked to Alzheimer's Disease: Study
New research published in the medical journal Neurology suggests that high levels of cholesterol may increase a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Read Summary >
