Obesity News

At the moment, green tree extract is being studied by the FDA as a treatment for prostrate cancer and other
ailments. Word is, it can also be a beneficial fat burner. This article gives the details of a recent
clinical trial that studied just that.

A research study from Mayo Clinic Arizona, suggests that manipulation of the bacteria present in the gut could
be an effective treatment for obesity. The researchers, however, point out that it is clearly not a substitute
for exercise and balanced diet.

Benefits of prebiotics for the prevention of excessive weight gain.

Green Tea has been heralded as a remedy for a number of ailments. Obesity is an ailment indeed, more so to
those suffering from it. If drinking tea can help lose weight, why not try it? This article tells you how
to...

The internal clock of the human body can undergo changes if the human body consumes high fat food even for
a short period, reveals a study by the Northwestern University and Evanston Northwestern Healthcare in Illinois.
The present high fat fads in fast food can play with your health in a negative way concludes researchers.

Chain restaurants such as Burger King, McDonalds, and others have started posting new menu boards which included
calorie count. This was previously available only online and on tray liners.

A study indicates that a low-carb diet and a Mediterranean style diet helps lose more weight as compared to
a traditional low-fat diet. The study also claimed that low-carb Atkins diet improved cholesterol and is easy
to stick to.

Curious about other alternative methods of weight loss?  This piece covers treatments from acupuncture and
hypnotherapy to bariatrics and supplementation.

A research study from Japan indicated that Bofutsushosan, an oriental herbal medicine, could be effective in
preventing obesity and several metabolic disorders by improving the lipid plasma level.

An original investigation published in the Archives of Internal Medicine reveals that being thin does not mean
being fit. The study found that many overweight and obese people are metabolically healthy.