Obesity : Science World Report

Sep 02, 2014 01:27 PM EDT

Childhood Trauma May Cause Adult Obesity

Childhood trauma may just influence the development of obesity. Scientists have found that being subjected to abuse during childhood markedly increases the likelihood of becoming obese as an adult.

Sep 02, 2014 08:45 AM EDT

Train Your Brain to Prefer Healthy Foods: Curbing Obesity with New Techniques

There may be a new way to combat the obesity epidemic. Scientists have found that it may just be possible to train our brains to prefer healthy, low-calorie foods over unhealthy higher-calorie foods.

Aug 26, 2014 09:27 AM EDT

Fiber-Based Ingredient May Cause People to Eat Less During Meals

Want to eat less? Have some fiber. Scientists have found that a fiber-based dietary ingredient makes people feel less hungry and consume less food, which could be a way to help combat obesity in the future.

Aug 25, 2014 03:16 PM EDT

Ethnic Stereotypes May Influence Obesity Among Minorities

Could stereotypes influence obesity? Scientists have found that both racial and ethnic stereotypes may just contribute to obesity among minorities.

Aug 17, 2014 10:24 AM EDT

Gut Bacteria May Rule Our Food Cravings and Choices by Influencing Our Minds

Scientists have discovered that different gut bacteria can impact human eating behavior and could even drive us toward obesity.

Aug 06, 2014 09:06 AM EDT

Obese Grizzly Bears Shed Light on Diabetes Research

Grizzly bears are offering some surprising insights into diabetes research.

Aug 04, 2014 07:12 AM EDT

Neuronal 'Sweet Spot' in the Brain Could Curb Tide of Obesity by Preventing Weight Gain

As our nation continues to pack on the pounds, scientists are looking for new waves to curb the tide of obesity. Now, they've found that preventing weight gain could be as easy as keeping a nuclear receptor from being activated in a small part of the brain.

Aug 01, 2014 12:38 AM EDT

Dialysis Patients at Increased Risk of Pain, Depression

Depression and pain isn't good for anyone. However, a new study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology shows that for dialysis patients, it can be an even more deadly combination than usual.

Jul 30, 2014 09:53 AM EDT

Obesity Mutation MC4R Reveals more about the 'Pleasures' of Overeating

People who have a common genetic mutation connected to obesity may also respond to pictures of appetizing foods differently than overweight, obese or regular-weight individuals who do not carry the same mutation.

Jul 23, 2014 08:15 AM EDT

New Study Reveals Bacteria Could Prevent Obesity and Weight Gain

There may be a new way to treat obesity: bacteria. Scientists have used therapeutic bacteria in mice and have found that it can inhibit weight gain, insulin resistance and other adverse effects of a high-fat diet.

Jul 21, 2014 02:46 PM EDT

Parents of Children with Weight-Issues See Them as 'Perfectly Healthy'

Parents are more likely to see their child/children through rose-colored glasses. However, for those with children who are obese or overweight, this can pose a serious risk to their future health.

Jul 08, 2014 03:46 PM EDT

Siblings' Excess Weight Increases Risk of Obesity in Families

Having obese brothers and sisters can greatly increase the risk of obesity as a child--even more so than having obese parents. However, a recent study, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, also found that numerous factors increase the risk of this health issue.