Obesity Epidemic Linked To Brain Mechanisms
America's rising rates of obesity in virtually all age groups is partly due to biological factors, researchers from the Cincinnati Diabetes and Obesity Center reported in the journal Cell Metabolism. Approximately one third of all American adults are obese today, and the percentage continues to rise, says the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Co-author, Randy Seeley, PhD, said: While we don't usually think of it this way, body weight is regulated... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Komen official quits breast cancer charity over dispute
An executive with a major U.S. breast-cancer charity has resigned after a dispute over funding for the best-known family planning organizati ... (Source: USATODAY.com Health)div id=medwormpbiMedWorm Message:/i/b Register forba href=http://www.medmatcha.com target =_selfMedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network/a/b, and receive $5 free advertising./p/div