Hunger, Obesity and Genetics
Friday, 05 October 2012
Are genetic traits related to appetite capable of being passed down from generation to generation? In the classic debate of nature vs nurture, can nature’s genetics even over power nurture’s environment when it comes to generic factors which influence obesity? The findings of new research say that it’s possible.
- Published in Genetics, Nutrition, Obesity Today, Weight Loss News
Air Pollution and Childhood Obesity Study
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Air pollution may contribute to the high childhood obesity rates in the United States, according to a new study conducted by researchers from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. Previous research had found that the pollutant, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), can negatively affect childhood IQs and is linked to depression, anxiety, and attention problems
- Published in Weight Loss News