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Obesity gene link found

Genes have been found that appear to have a role in a person’s propensity to be obese.  A recent study has discovered some 18 gene variants and confirmed the existence of more.  In another study, scientists report that they have found 13 gene variants directing fat to the thighs or belly.

At the present time, these [...]

Genetic obesity may not be a life sentence

The good news is that even if obesity runs in your family and you are genetically predisposed to overweight, you are not condemned to a lifetime of flab.  For a long time the general assumption has been that a large percentage of people who suffer from obesity are genetically programmed with the problem and have [...]