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Endurance Sports Trigger Natural Appetite Suppressants

A new molecule called N-lactoyl-Phenylalanin (Lac-Phe) has been discovered by researchers at Stanford University that could potentially form the basis of a medication to combat

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Slim down with public transportation

A recent study conducted by the University of Illinois has found that using public transportation instead of cars can lead to a decrease in obesity

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Obesity Epidemic Sweeps Europe

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report stating that obesity and overweight have reached “epidemic proportions” in Europe. The report reveals that more

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New tax on sugary drinks demanded

Germany is facing a growing problem of obesity, with more and more people struggling with weight issues. In response, the Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband (VZBV), a consumer

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Sweeteners Increase Cancer Risk

A new study from Sorbonne Paris Nord University has found that artificial sweeteners, including Aspartame, Acesulfam-K, and Sucralose, can significantly increase the risk of cancer.

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Dangerous immune response from fatty diet.

A new study by scientists at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) has found that a high-fat diet triggers a dangerous immune system reaction in abdominal fat, increasing

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Cancer drug aids weight loss.

A breakthrough study by Chinese scientists has found that a compound found in the Chinese Happy Tree can help reduce hunger and aid in weight

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Plastic particles fuel fat cells.

Plastic chemicals have been suspected of affecting weight, hormones, and metabolism. A recent study has confirmed that these chemicals, known as endocrine disruptors, do indeed

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New Sports Therapies from Movement Metabolism Atlas

A new study has shed light on the effects of exercise on the body at different times of the day. The “Atlas of Movement Metabolism”

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Sugar Tax Reduces Beverage Consumption

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Cambridge has found that a sugar tax on sweetened beverages in the UK has significantly