“Fat Controller” in the intestines could be the key to preventing obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disorders, scientists claim. They identified an enzyme responsible for whether the fat we eat is converted into energy or stored as extra pounds, Daily Mail reports. Full story

As we see, the previous brainteaser was pretty difficult. This is why the one we are publishing today is easier. Try to solve it. A chubby woman decided to lose weight and went to a doctor. The doctor gave her 4 pills of two different types Full story

According to recent revolutionary findings made by medical scientists, anorexia, an eating disorder that has long been thought to be caused by women’s inclination to look like skinny celebrity Full story

Scientists found calcium consumption promotes successful weight loss by dieting and maintains normal body weight. Angelo Tremblay and his team from Laval Medical School reported the results of 15 weeks long weight loss program. Full story

In this article we are going to tell you about top 6 foods which are not simply weight-friendly but are also good to burn excessive fats. Learn more about them below. Full story

An internal condom has nothing to do with contraception. The novelty is designed to reduce the absorption of nutrients in small intestine, thus promoting weight loss. The US-based GI Dynamics has developed a new way to treat obesity which could be cheaper and safe alternative to the current surgical methods of weight reduction. Full story

Gastric bypass surgery performed by British surgeons on a 17 year old British teenager who weighed nearly 476 pounds helped the young girl lose 280 pounds which was actually more than a half of her weight. The misfortune for Malissa Jones of Selby, England, came as she reached the age of two when she began to gain weight very quickly and the kid's problems only aggravated as she grew up. Full story

What training is it that burns 500 calories in half an hour, combining aerobics and cardio exercises and working all muscle groups simultaneously? Dancing! In case you don’t know, dancing pumps endorphin into your brain, a hormone that makes us feel happy. Just find what kind of dance appeals to you and enjoy yourself. Full story

Ancient Greeks called this farinaceous dish "happiness and blessing". And residents of Apennine Peninsula and Padana lowlands are sometimes ridiculous in their love to pasta. Once, Italian representative at an international fishing competition revealed that the secret of his success was a bait of boiled elbow macaroni. But is it "figure-friendly" to eat pasta? And if yes, what is the best way to prepare it so that you don’t gain weight after eating it regularly? Full story

A group of American neurophysiologists lead by Gene Wang from Brookhaven National Laboratory studied the brain activity of 23 healthy men and women after they stayed off-food for 17 hours. After the "diet" the scientists asked the participants either to think about the most delicious food, or to mentally suppress thoughts about food. The study used positron emission tomography to examine the brain activity. Who do you think found it easier to complete this task? Full story

"She looks stunning", you hear your friends and family whisper as you walk down the aisle. It is every girls dream to look drop-dead gorgeous on the day. Good nutrition and exercising is the way forward to reach your weight loss goal. Start with the following suggestions to prepare your body for the Big Day. Full story

Pop princess Britney Spears intensively works on her upcoming world tour. Days after days she spends in the dancing studio trying to get back her old physical form, which she lost over the last few years. Recently, Britney Spears shared with fans pictures from the rehearsals. On those pictures she is getting ready for her future tour. Britney pushes herself not only in order to get her old physical shape back but also to regain her confidence. Restlessly she is working at the dancing studio with a team of professional dancers and choreographers. Full story

BMI (Body Mass Index) is a popular measurement used to determine if a person is below, within, or above a healthy weight range. BMI does not measure fat mass but measures appropriateness of a person’s weight in relation to their height. To calculate your BMI you need to divide your weight (in kilograms) by your height squared (in meters), just use the formula on the picture. The resulting is the number of kilograms per square meters of body surface and is compared to reference ranges to indicate your weight status. Full story

Calories consumption has been a much-discussed topic for a long time. Some people count them; others just eat less to lose weight. But there are many facts about calories few of us are aware of. Do you know we spend 60 calories per hour while asleep? And how to calculate your daily calorie intake depending on your weight? What is a calorie anyway? Learn about the facts about calories below. Full story

International research group discovered six genes responsible for excessive weight. In the course of large-scale study, they studied the genome of 90 thousand people. As a result, the scientists found six genes that are somehow responsible for packing on extra pounds. Five out of six genes regulate appetite and have nothing to do with metabolism. Full story

The former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham who is often criticized for being too skinny trained hard to lose more weight. For 6 months she ran 9 miles per day to model for Armani sexy underwear advertising campaign. It was challenging for Victoria to get in proper shape. Full story

The concerns about healthy diet are growing as the mankind packs on more pounds. Worldwide obesity plague drives scientists to seek out new ways to fight excessive weight. The scientists in their crusade against obesity encountered many eye-opening experiences. For example, Shropshire doctors revealed why almost all people had been neat and healthy long time ago. Full story

How come office workers are prone to be overweight? It turns out, that the reason for this is more complicated that mere lack of movements. Glucose is the energy source for our brain cells. Blood glucose levels drop more significantly under heavy brainwork than under physical work. We feel hunger when we are short in glucose, as this way the organism tries to replenish glucose levels. Thus, when we spend a lot of time in front of our computer we tend to spend less calories, but eat more food, therefore we consume more than we spend. This is the main reason why mental work results in excess weight. Full story

Scientists from the Copenhagen University (Denmark) believe that dark chocolate reduces cravings for "bad" foods. Not only is it rich in antioxidants, but it also reduces cravings for fat, sweet, and salty foods. As part of the experiment, the scientists monitored the influence of dark and milk chocolate on the organism of young people who did not eat for twelve hours. Full story

South Korean scientists discovered that tangerine consumption reduces obesity, liver fat, and lowers fat accumulations in abdominal cavity. Researchers observed obese school students for two months. The students were given tangerine drinks on a regular basis. The participants also engaged in gymnastics as part of the study. Full story