The Primary Cause of Obesity

The primary culprit behind the obesity epidemic may not be genes

Monday, July 11, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Modern Lifestyle Primary Culprit for Obesity Epidemic: Study It looks like the primary culprit behind the obesity epidemic may be the modern-day environment, and not genes, new U.S. research suggests. Americans were more likely to pack on... Read more ...  Slideshows The Most Fattening Foods of Summer Summertime living may be easy, but if you're not careful, summer's fattening foods can really pack on the pounds. Discover the summer foods to avoid for weight loss... Read more ...  News Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer Might Consider Gene Test Men with prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of their body should be considered for genetic testing, a new study suggests.Testing for inherited abnormalities in DNA repair... Read more ... Mixing Pot and Tobacco Increases Dependence Risk: Study People who mix marijuana with tobacco are at greater risk for dependency and less motivated to find support to quit these drugs, researchers report. One billion people around the globe use... Read more ... Health Tip: Self-Manage Chronic Illness Caring for yourself is an important part of managing a chronic illness. The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends: Honestly evaluate unhealthy habits, and choose those... Read more ... Want to Stay Mobile as You Age? A Healthy Diet May Do the Trick Healthy eating may help reduce a woman's risk of physical disability as she grows older, a new study suggests. 'Little research has been done on how diet impacts physical function... Read more ... Men's Health Center MedicineNet's Men's Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various men's health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides a man through the stages of his life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... 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