I lied to myself again: “I will just have one more,” as I engulfed the whole bag of crisps. Interestingly, this gluttonous behaviour can be explained by science, so we are not to be blamed entirely. In the brain, there are two main types of neurones that impact our appetite
Summer is officially over and, temporarily, we don’t need our summer bodies. However, losing weight is not just about looking nice on sandy beaches; obesity is one of the key risk factors that causes cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases. Obesity is a multi-facet condition: genetics, activity level and
Farewell summer, and welcome to a new academic year! On the bright side, Halloween and Christmas are upon us, and you get to catch up with all your friends. On the downside, however, is the university-associated stress: coursework, presentations and examinations. Even for the post-graduates amongst us, the amount of
New research highlights the way what we listen to can influence what we eat, with relaxing music making us more likely to pick healthy options.
Scientists organised a 'puppy beauty contest' to find out why…
What we experience in the womb can have a huge impact on how we develop in life, from stress to hunger.
Trainers hate it! Scientists identify new molecule implicated in exercise and weight loss!
The Self-Rated Mental Health test can allow people to simply assess how they're feeling.
New scientific developments could help put concerns of expecting mothers to rest.
Kicking in the womb might be uncomfortable for the mother, but can have benefits for the foetus' joints.
Developments in gene therapy could offer hope for a cure to inherited retinal diseases in the near future.
Stem cells may provide the medicine of the future, and they are now easier to produce than ever.