Intestinal Bacteria Can Contribute to Obesity
Do you always seem to feel hungry? Are your hunger cravings out-of-control? Your desire to eat may have more to do with your intestinal bacteria than previously thought, according to a study published last week in Science magazine.
Researchers at Emory University School of Medicine have found that intestinal bacteria can affect [...]
Study Shows Missing Genes Cause Severe Obesity
According to research recently published in Nature, a small but significant proportion of severely obese people are missing a part of genetic code. The researchers say that the missing genes can greatly impact a person’s weight and significantly increase their risk of developing obesity.
While it was previously known that genetic variations contribute to about [...]
Fake Gastric Band Results in Weight Loss
So does thinking you have a gastric band really work as well as actually having a gastric band?
Last summer, Marion Corns, a 35 year old woman from Britain, was treated with Gastric mind Band (GmB) therapy at the Elite Clinic in Marbella Spain. After being hypnotized into thinking a gastric band was placed around [...]
Same-sex Parent Plays Role in Childhood Obesity
As parents, we often tell our children to “do as I say, not as I do.” We don’t want them to make our mistakes. This is often true when it comes to health and weight issues as well.
A new study on the incidence of obesity in families suggests that we need to change our current [...]
