Way to Shrink, Grow Fat Is Found

Tests Also Show Link to Stress

Scientists reported yesterday that they have uncovered a biological switch by which stress can promote obesity, a discovery that could help explain the world's growing weight problem and lead to new ways to melt flab and manipulate fat for cosmetic purposes. Full Story »

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Kaizar Campwala
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by Kaizar Campwala - Oct. 1, 2008

For better reporting on how the study was conducted, see the LA Times piece on the same subject.

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