Way to Shrink, Grow Fat Is Found

Washington Post by Rob Stein | Jul. 2, 2007 (News Report)
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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Dwight Rousu
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 by Dwight Rousu - Oct. 1, 2008

If you are a rat fink under stress, watch out! Instead of giving the medications, could the same effect be achieved by removing stress and fatty foods? Interesting biochemistry. Wait for the studies to show whether it is safe and effective in humans. One possible side effect is that all females become Paris Hilton.

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