Could Your DNA Be to Blame?

Cravings for high-calorie foods may be in your genes

Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Follow Us         Featured Your DNA May Explain High-Calorie Food Cravings Can't resist high-fat, sugary foods? Your genetic makeup may be to blame. Researchers say they've identified a pair of genetic variants that interact to boost the brain's reward responses to foods... Read more ...  News Teens, Parents Share E-Cigarette Concerns, Poll Finds Teens agree with parents that the sale of electronic cigarettes should be tightly controlled, a new U.S. poll finds. "We found overwhelming public support of state efforts to keep e-cigarettes out of... Read more ... Kitchen Utensils Can Spread Bacteria, Study Finds Kitchen utensils such as knives and graters can spread bacteria between different types of produce, a new study finds. University of Georgia researchers contaminated different types of fruits and... Read more ... Health Tip: You May Not Have to Give Up Dessert Dessert is a expected part of the holidays in many homes. And if you have diabetes, you may not have to completely avoid your favorite sweets. The American Diabetes Association recommends... Read more ... Could the 'Stress Hormone' Affect Weight and Memory? Although cortisol is known as the "stress hormone," researchers suspect it plays a much larger role in our health. A recent study, for example, linked cortisol to memory in older adults... Read more ... Weight-Loss Surgery Often Brings Less Painful Joints: Study Aching knee and hip joints may hurt less after successful weight-loss surgery, a new study suggests. "In particular, walking is easier, which impacts patients' ability to adopt a more physically... Read more ... Fast-Food Menus With Calorie Counts Not Changing New Yorkers' Habits Calorie labeling on menus has had little effect on the number of calories consumed by people eating at fast-food restaurants in New York City, a new study shows. The findings suggest that... Read more ... Health Tip: Healthy Skin Doesn't Have to Cost a Fortune A good skin care regimen doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. But it should leave your skin clean and full of moisture. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends... Read more ... Weight Loss and Healthy Living Centers MedicineNet's Weight Loss and Healthy Living Centers give you all of the tools necessary for diet & weight management, exercise & fitness, nutrition & food, and prevention & wellness. Get access to various articles, slideshows, quizzes, and medications for your reference. Healthy Living Center Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home