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Beer ingredients fight obesity, cancer, inflammation.

The ingredients found in hops have been found to suppress inflammation and aid in the prevention of cancer and obesity. However, due to the negative

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Micro-Weight-Loss Implant Aids Obesity

A new implant has been developed that generates electricity from the movement of the stomach using a triboelectric nanogenerator. This implant can reduce the feeling

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Weak Immune System Linked to Obesity

A weak immune system can cause an imbalance in gut bacteria, leading to increased fat absorption and weight gain. While high energy intake is meant

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Processed Foods Increase Heart Disease Risk

New studies have shown that increased consumption of processed foods significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. In addition, the mortality rate was 62% higher

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Bargain Hunters More Likely Overweight

A recent study conducted by Cancer Research UK has found that individuals who frequently purchase items on offer are more likely to be overweight or

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Malnutrition not uncommon in severe obesity.

A new study from the University of Queensland has found that malnutrition is not uncommon among obese individuals, and can triple the risk of death

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Obesity in US Continues Rising

Alarming statistics have emerged from a recent study conducted by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), revealing that an increasing number of

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Skinny Noodles: Debunking the Myth

Good news for all pasta fans: the much-maligned carb-heavy food is not as bad for you as previously thought. Italian researchers have found that people

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Inuit DNA Mutations Discovered

Inuit’s genetic adaptation to their extreme environment and high-fat diet has been confirmed by biologists. Researchers have identified specific mutations in the DNA of Inuit

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Fast Food Harms Brain and Laziness

Fast food has long been known to be unhealthy and contribute to weight gain, but a new study from the University of New South Wales