People have two types of fat, white fat which stores energy and accumulates from not exercising enough, and brown fat which burns it, which is highly efficient at dissipating stored energy as heat.
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Children Diagnosed With Diabetes, Cause Is Linked To Obesity
Obesity is a growing problem around the world with more people becoming obese and at a younger age.
Scientists Restore Insulin Production In Mice, A Breakthrough In Treating Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus occurs when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin, or when the produced insulin doesn’t work properly.
Too Much Sugar Makes You Dull, Alters Your Brain’s Ability To Learn & Remember Information – Study
While earlier research has revealed how too much sugar harms the body through its role in diabetes, obesity and fatty liver, this study is the first to uncover how the sweetener influences the brain.
Avocado Oil, A Potent Weapon Against Free Radicals Which Cause Disease & Aging
Avocado oil has shown in tests to fight free radicals, dangerous molecules which is said to cause aging, heart disease and cancer, according to scientists.
Scientists To Develop An Anti Cancer Drug Derived From A Compound In Aspirin
Oxford scientists reported in The Lancet that taking a daily low-dose aspirin for five years cut cancer death risk by thirty seven percent.
More People Die From Lung Cancer & Heart Disease Due To Pollution, Than Those Killed From Road Accidents
Exhaust from airplanes cause 2,000 deaths annually while emissions from the energy and industrial sectors and pollution originating from Europe bring the overall total up to 19,000 deaths per year in Britain.
Women Are At Greater Risk Of Depression & Illness Than Men
There is a correlation between physical activity, depression and metabolic syndrome.
Physical Activity Induces Hormone That Helps Prevent Diabetes & Obesity
People who are physically active in their lifetime are less susceptible to obesity and diabetes, a new study suggests.
Diabetes Breakthrough, Testing Tears Instead Of Blood For Sugar Levels
Scientists found a way to use tears instead of drawing blood to test patient’s sugar levels.