'Bad' Fat May Hurt Brain Function Over Time

FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) — Women who eat a lot of "bad" saturated fat may hurt their overall brain function and memory over time, Harvard University researchers report.

No More Midnight Snacks? Mice That Eat at Odd Hours Get Fat | 80beats

FA=high-fat, ab libitum (eat-at-will) diet, FT=high-fat, time-restricted diet, NA=normal ab libitum (eat-at-will) diet, NT=normal diet, time-restricted Diets tell you what you eat, but a new study suggests when you eat matters too. Of two groups of mice who were fed the same high-fat diet, the mice who could eat around the clock were much heavier than those who had food restricted to eight hours …

Turn up your fat burn! 4 weeks to fit and fabulous

Crank up your body's fat-burning power — even when you snooze — with this cutting-edge plan

Bad fat could decline memory

Washington, May 18 (IANS) Certain types of fat are linked with deteriorating memory and mental functioning, says a new study.

With fat: What's good or bad for the heart, may be the same for the brain

According to new research from Brigham and Women's Hospital, one "bad" fat — saturated fat — was found to be associated with worse overall cognitive function and memory in women over time. By contrast, a "good" fat — mono-unsaturated fat was associated with better overall cognitive function and memory.

Will a 'Fat Tax' Lower Obesity?

A tax of at least 20 percent placed on sugar-sweetened drinks could drop obesity by 3.5 percent and prevent 2,700 heart-related deaths each year, according to a study in the British Medical Journal.

Memo to Fat Joe: Killing 'rats' won't kill crime

I thought maybe Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. had temporarily lost his mind.

20% 'Fat Tax' Needed to Fight Obesity

It's a proposition some might find hard to swallow: a 20-percent tax on unhealthy food to improve the health of the nation.

Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Safe and Effective According to New Study

fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Safe and Effective According to New Study fat transfer breast augmentation also known as Lipotransfer breast augmentation is gaining ground as a popular option for breast size increase without breast implants. In the May 2012 edition of the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Dr, Roger Khouri and others offer a ground-breaking study indicating the safety …

A better, easier way to measure fat than BMI?

Body mass index (BMI) may soon be replaced with a new tool for measuring body fat and associated health risks – waist-to-height ratio.

Protein that stimulates brown fat could boost weight loss strategies

For most of us fighting the battle of the bulge, fat is an enemy that must be reigned in to a healthier – and less noticeable – level. But there are actually two types of fat – or adipose tissue – found in mammals, white and brown. While white fat stores calories and is the culprit behind love handles, brown fat’s primary function is to generate heat to keep the body warm through the burning of …

Study: Cosmetic Fat Removal Surges 134% in Q1 2012, Male Demand Grows

IRVINE, Calif., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — In a study performed by The Patient's Guide®, demand in Q1 2012 grew year-over-year for non-surgical fat removal by 134%, predominantly fueled by new products …

Neste Oil produces premium-quality NExBTL renewable diesel from waste fat sourced from the fish processing industry

Neste Oil CorporationPress release15 May 2012 at 9:30 am (EET) Neste Oil produces premium-quality NExBTL renewable diesel from waste fat sourced from the fish processing industry Neste Oil has again expanded …

Deep belly fat may increase after liposuction

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A new study suggests that women who have liposuction to trim their tummies may gain some fat deeper within the abdomen — a type of fat that's particularly unhealthy. Brazilian researchers found that within months of abdominal liposuction, there may be an increase in the so-called "visceral" fat that surrounds the abdominal organs. But the good news, they say, is that …

‘Fat Camp,’ a Musical With Carly Jibson

Too much artificial sweetener has been stirred into “fat Camp,” a new musical at the American Theater of Actors about teenagers singing their way to slimmer waistlines.

A Photo of the World's Rarest Gorilla; Turning White Fat Into Brown Fat

Discovered: A rare photo of the world's most endangered gorilla, turning white fat into brown fat, sperm don't swim and numbers won't save your species from extinction. Here's a photo of the world's rarest gorilla. It's a bit blurry because it was taken from footage. But, those black fuzzy shapes are of the Cross River gorilla, of which there are only 250 in the entire world. Chances are you …

Fat cat's fate: Meow, the 39-pound feline, dies of lung failure

Meow, the fat cat whose 39-pound girth helped raise awareness about obesity in pets, has died of lung failure.

Black Pepper May Help Fight Fat

Title: Black Pepper May Help Fight fat Category: Health News Created: 5/5/2012 11:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/7/2012 12:00:00 AM

Harvard Study Swaps Bad Fat for Good in Effort on Obesity

Harvard University scientists gave white fat, which stores energy, the calorie-burning properties of brown fat, which keeps hibernating bears warm in the winter, in a development that may lead to new therapies for obesity.

You May Be Fat and Not Even Know It

There's more to fat than meets the eye. Literally. While most of the population obsesses over that which wiggles and jiggles, research suggests it's the fat we can't see that's of greater concern. And it's not just about how much fat you have, but where you tend to store it that worries most doctors.

Research and Markets: Animal Fat Market in Canada: Business Report 2012

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Animal fat Market in Canada: Business Report 2012" rep

Research and Markets: Animal Fat Market in India: Business Report 2012

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Animal fat Market in India: Business Report 2012" repo

Fat Transfer Provides Alternative to Breast Implants, Suggests Study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R)

After Brava(R) Pre-Expansion, Patients' Own fat Can be Used to Increase Breast Size

Fat Transfer Provides Alternative to Breast Implants, Suggests Study

Preoperative expansion of the breast followed by injection of the patient's own fat provides a safe and effective alternative to implant surgery for breast augmentation, reports a study in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(r), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Television Review | 'My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding': ‘My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding’ on TLC

“My Big fat American Gypsy Wedding,” which has its debut on Sunday night on TLC, tracks the mating rituals of young American Gypsies.

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