Obesity

Prefer Fat-Laden Food? Genetics Could Be to Blame
Prefer Fat-Laden Food? Genetics Could Be to Blame
Prefer Fat-Laden Food? Genetics Could Be to Blame
If you frequently crave fatty foods, it may not just be a lack of willpower. In fact, it could be genetic. Research finds people with certain forms of the CD36 gene — which enables animals to both detect and develop preferences for fat — could prefer less-healthy edibles more than those who have other forms of the gene.
Is Obesity Contagious?
Is Obesity Contagious?
Is Obesity Contagious?
Recent studies have shown we tend to eat more when the people around us do. But new research with mice takes that one further, revealing obesity may actually be contagious.
Researcher Propose Higher Tax on Sugary Beverages
Researcher Propose Higher Tax on Sugary Beverages
Researcher Propose Higher Tax on Sugary Beverages
As obesity continues to plague the United States, many states have imposed a tax cost on some of the products that contribute to unhealthy weight gain, like soda. But experts believe that the current sales tax isn’t high enough to truly impact health and weight loss.

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