News articles tagged with 'fat' (Page 2)
Dynamic systems in living cells break the rules
— 26 Jan 2011 19:19 | BiologyThere is considerable interest in understanding transport and information pathways in living cells. It is crucial for both the transport of, for example, medicine into cells, the regulation…
Aberrations in adipose tissue could increase risk of diabetes in PCOS
— 19 Jan 2011 17:32 | HealthA study from the University of Gothenburg, shows that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have aberrations in their adipose (fat) tissue. This discovery could provide answers…
Choosing organic milk could offset effects of climate change
— 17 Jan 2011 15:07 | EnvironmentWetter, cooler summers can have a detrimental effect on the milk we drink, according to new research published by Newcastle University…
Feast or famine: Researchers identify leptin receptor's sidekick as a target for appetite regulation
— 12 Jan 2011 18:01 | HealthA study by researchers at Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida and Washington University School of Medicine adds a new twist to the body of evidence suggesting human obesity is due in part…
High dietary fat, cholesterol linked to increased risk of breast cancer
— 8 Jan 2011 14:06 | HealthElevated fat and cholesterol levels found in a typical American-style diet play an important role in the growth and spread of breast cancer, say researchers at the Kimmel Cancer Centre…
Fueling the body on fat
— 4 Jan 2011 22:53 | HealthResearchers have found what appears to be a critical tuning dial for controlling whole body energy, according to a new report in the January issue of Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication.…
Eating low-fat, thanks to lupin proteins
— 4 Jan 2011 22:14 | HealthIn emerging countries such as China or Brazil, meat consumption is rising dramatically. Indeed, worldwide consumption of red meat has quadrupled since 1961. The United Nations Food…
Call for truth in trans fats labelling by the FDA
— 4 Jan 2011 22:05 | HealthDid you know that when you pick up a product promoted as trans fat free, you may still be ingesting a significant amount of this potentially harmful substance? An article by Case Western…
Component in common dairy foods may cut diabetes risk
— 4 Jan 2011 20:56 | HealthScientists at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and collaborators from other institutions have identified a natural substance in dairy fat that may substantially reduce the…
UT Southwestern researchers identify site in brain where leptin may trigger puberty
— 4 Jan 2011 19:56 | HealthUT Southwestern Medical Centre researchers have pinpointed a tiny site in the brain where the hormone leptin may help trigger the onset of puberty…