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Brown fat could play key role in fighting obesity

Scientists have discovered that brown fat is a good thing because it produces lots of heat by burning calories

Brown fat produces 300 times more heat than any other organ in the body and stops a baby from freezing to death if left in the cold. Scientists have discovered that this type of fat is a good thing because it produces lots of heat by burning calories. Unlike white fat, which clings to our [...]

Dieting during pregnancy is safe for women and has no risk for the baby, say researchers

A British Medical Journal analysis has found that dieting in pregnancy is safe for women and does not carry risks for the baby

A British Medical Journal analysis has found that dieting in pregnancy is safe for women and does not carry risks for the baby. The review looked at the findings from 44 previous studies involving more than 7,000 women. The London-based team said following a healthy diet – and not eating for two – prevents excess [...]

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