Obesity and Genetics
Dean Hamer, Director of the Gene Structure and Regulation Unit at the National Cancer Institute, talks about the role of genetics in obesity. Dr. Hamer explains that, while the direct cause of obesity is eating too much, the tendency to overeat is, ...
Weighing In: Obesity in Childhood
Obesity is no longer confined to those who are middle aged or older. Increasingly patterns associated with obesity are found in the very young. From a health perspective, most fat babies grow up to be fat adults. Stopping the progression of obesity ...
Weighing In: Weight Loss Pills and Fad Diets
In recent hears the health risks of obesity and the cultural obsession with slimness have spawned a multi billion dollar industry. Weight loss pills, fad diets, and dietary supplements promise miraculous results. Many of these miracle products are e...