Scientists pinpoint protein link to fat storage
A protein found present in all cells in the body could help scientists better understand how we store fat.
Biochemistry
Sep 17, 2009
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New culprit behind obesity's ill metabolic consequences
Obesity very often leads to insulin resistance, and now researchers reporting in the July 8 issue of Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication, have uncovered another factor behind that ill consequence. The newly discovered ...
Biotechnology
Jul 7, 2009
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Mice with disabled gene that helps turn carbs into fat stay lean despite feasting on high-carb diet
(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have identified a gene that plays a critical regulatory role in the process of converting dietary carbohydrates to fat. In a new study, they disabled ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 19, 2009
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UH sociologist has different perspective on obesity 'epidemic'
Headlines tell us the nation is getting fatter, and that obesity has become an epidemic. But there is more to the story, according to one University of Houston sociologist.
Social Sciences
Mar 16, 2009
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Researchers identify protein that may explain 'healthy' obesity
Mice whose fat cells were allowed to grow larger than fat cells in normal mice developed "healthy" obesity when fed a high-fat diet, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center found in a new study.
Jan 29, 2009
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How the agri-food industry tried to influence revamp of Canada's Food Guide
In 2019, Health Canada published an updated version of Canada's Food Guide. Its recommendations include drinking more water, eating more plant-based proteins, limiting the intake of highly processed foods, and cooking more ...
Economics & Business
May 27, 2024
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Sociology professor explains the term 'fatphobia,' discusses the implications for society
In a society that is chronically online, the term "fatphobic" is often used to describe certain public figures, pieces of media and industries. One example is Taylor Swift's video for "Anti-Hero." Another is a movie titled ...
Social Sciences
Mar 16, 2023
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Making butter-like spreads healthier
A dollop of margarine or spread can go a long way to livening up a slice of toast, a piping hot ear of corn or other food. But that enhanced flavor can also come with a side helping of worry over consuming saturated fats, ...
Biochemistry
Sep 22, 2022
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What's the white stuff on my Easter chocolate, and can I still eat it?
The words "chocolate" and "disappointment" don't often go together.
Materials Science
Apr 14, 2022
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How to solve the 'monster' fatberg problem
Fatbergs – enormous solid masses of oil, grease, wet wipes and other hygiene products that congeal together to cause major blockages – are wreaking havoc on the sewers of cities around the world. A 130 tonne specimen ...
Environment
Nov 7, 2017
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