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Want to shed some pounds? It's not that difficult if you can leave your limited environment for one where you're challenged and interact with more people. At least with mice, changing habitat to one that's more social and offers a wider variety of activities led to a remarkable physical transformation. Much of the rodents' white fat turned to brown fat, and then the mice lost their fat altogether. More »
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Apart from its laundry list of negative consequences, smoking is known to do one or two good things for you — it'll help you lose weight, and there's some evidence it can prevent Parkinson's. New research has picked apart just how nicotine helps keep you skinny, potentially opening the way to new weight loss techniques, and stopping people from the typical weight gain associated with trying to quit. More »
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Looking to shed some pounds and take part in a massive act of self-deception? You can't fool your stomach into feeling full. However, you can fool your brain into enjoying healthy fruits and vegetables as much as high-fat indulgences. More »
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Want to trick your brain into making you feel less hungry? Now a new study shows how scientists could use a virus to alter your brain so you don't get as hungry. More »
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Pledging to lose weight as your New Year’s Resolution? We list some of science fiction’s quick fixes for weight loss, but be warned: these shortcuts often come with a terrible price. More »
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