Scientists figure out a way to add fat to lab-grown meat
The industry is progressing very quickly.
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Eating animal fat increases stroke risk — while vegetable fat may decrease it
Not all fat is the same, the new study suggests.
Scientists may have found out why belly fat is so stubborn during weight loss
Credit: Pixabay. Studies show that fasting is one of the best ways to lose weight. However, visceral fat can be ...
Our genes could make us seek, or avoid, fatty foods
Our food preferences could be rooted in our genes.
Analysis of 19 million cats shows how our pets’ weight evolves throughout their lifetimes
"As humans, we know we need to strive to maintain a healthy weight, but for cats, there has not been ...
How birds stay slim even when they overeat
It's not only about what you eat -- it's also about how you use that food.
Why we can’t resist donuts — our brain is wired to love fats and carbs together
The only natural food high both in carbs and food is breast milk.
Researchers develop a pill that mimics the effects of exercising
The compound essentially tricks the body to burn fat instead of glucose for energy.
Eating quickly might favor weight gain, study suggests
The results showed that 21.5% of the slow-eating group was obese, compared to almost 30% of the normal-speed eaters and ...
Have dinner earlier if you’re trying to lose weight, study says
Minding when you eat might be just as important as what, when you're trying to slim down.
This protein might be the key to developing the fabled slim-pill — that actually works
An international team has discovered that by inhibiting Gq protein production in adipose tissue, cells can be re-purposed from storing ...
Study finds why New Year’s resolutions to lose weight fail
Throughout our hunter-forager days, humans have developed a subconscious urge to over-eat and became less and less psychologically equipped to ...
Trying to lose weight? (of course you are) — fish oil to the rescue
The fatty acids in fish oil have been proved to help with a wide range of conditions, with WebMD detailing ...
Fat is recognized as the sixth basic taste, but it’s awful on its own
Distilling tastes and flavors to their most basic constituents is essential to making food the tastiest it can be. We ...
The development of babies’ brains relies directly on fat from the mother’s bottom and thighs
We like big butts and I know why: because it helps babies develop their brains properly. Researchers have found that ...
8,000-Year-Old Olive Oil Found in Ancient Clay Pots
We know that ancient populations really liked olive oil, and it's not that uncommon to find oil-filled pots from Ancient ...
Fat grizzlies stay diabetes free thanks to protein shut down
The shutdown of a key protein allows grizzly bears to go through tremendous weight gains without loosing insulin sensitivity. Thus ...