Mechanism that triggers fat formation uncovered

The actions of a hormone that controls maturation of fat cells may help identify how high-fat diets, stress, and some steroid medications cause obesity.

High salt in high-fat diet found to prevent weight gain in mice

Researchers say their mouse study of salt content in high-fat diets highlights the effect noncaloric nutrients can have on weight gain.

High-fat diets in puberty linked to breast cancer

Young women approaching puberty could reduce their risk of breast cancer if they avoid high-fat diets, researchers from Michigan State University claim.

Type Of Fat Matters: Dispelling The Low-Fat-Is-Healthy Myth; And The Muffin Makeover

Dozens of studies, many from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers, have shown that low-fat diets are no better for health than moderate- or high-fat diets – and for many people, may be worse…

Discovery Of Common Links Between Obesity And Drug Abuse

New animal research helps explain why some eat without hunger or to excess.