Metabolism

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Of the 1434 participants studied in the Australian research, 49 per cent were of normal weight, 34 per cent were overweight and 7 per cent were obese. (Photo: ANI)

BMI can improve chances of cancer survival

Study suggests high BMI may improve cancer survival.

29 Dec 2019 1:00 PM

The heaviest kids also had slightly worse scores on computer-based tests of executive function. (Photo: AP)

Is obesity a result of that brain difference?

Brain differences may be tied to obesity, kids' study says.

12 Dec 2019 3:21 PM

Previous work found that as people age, their body's ability to generate energy by burning the belly fat is reduced. (Photo: ANI)

Here’s why belly fat increases as we age

Study finds way to prevent age-related metabolic disease.

17 Nov 2019 12:36 PM

To lose weight, it is essential to have a good metabolic rate. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Drink this tea to speed up weight loss process

From boosting metabolic rate to improving immunity, this tea has multiple benefits.

06 Nov 2019 3:18 PM

White and brown fat both secrete proteins that send signals to the rest of the body. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Did you know that everyone has different types of fat inside their body?

Studies reveal that human body has different types of fats.

27 Oct 2019 12:21 PM

It is believed to prove useful for military personnel (Photo: Pixabay/Representational Image)

Scientists build exosuit to reduce metabolic cost for walking and running

It reduces metabolic cost by 9 per cent while walking and by 4 per cent while running.

20 Aug 2019 10:28 AM

HIV protein Nef is released from infected cells in vesicles that are then rapidly taken up by uninfected bystander white blood cells, impairing cholesterol metabolism in these cells. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

HIV infected cells damage cholesterol metabolism

Here's how HIV infection contribute to wide-ranging metabolic conditions.

28 Jul 2019 1:55 PM

There appear to be rather significant differences between the effect of exercise performed in the morning and evening, and these differences are probably controlled by the body's circadian clock. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Morning exercise can increase body's metabolic response

Exercise may has different effects in morning and evening: Study.

15 Jun 2019 10:34 AM

Exercise stimulates metabolism, leading to the improvement of metabolic health. (Representational/Pexels)

Right time can amplify the beneficial impact of exercise

Study finds the most appropriate time to make most from workout.

21 Apr 2019 5:10 PM

The longer-term effects of exercise were seen in the POMC neurons, which improve glucose metabolism when activated (Photo: AFP)

Metabolism can increase for days with a single workout

The study found that a single bout of exercise can boost the activity of POMC neurons and inhibit the counterpart neuron for up to two days.

05 Dec 2018 8:08 PM

They also help to explain why irregularities in eating and sleeping schedules due to shift work or other factors may make people more likely to gain weight. (Photo: Pixabay)

Regulate eating, sleeping time to boost metabolism, study finds

Researchers found when at rest, people burn 10 pc more calories in the late afternoon and early evening than in the early morning hours.

10 Nov 2018 10:33 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Regulate eating, sleeping time to boost metabolism

Good eating and sleeping habits is very important to overall health.

09 Nov 2018 5:49 PM

While protein supplements absolutely have their place, it is important to begin pooling data for foods and understanding the role they can play in these situations. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cottage cheese as late night snack may boost health, says study

Study found having 30 grammes of protein about 30 minutes before bed appears to have positive effect on muscle quality, metabolism, health.

27 Oct 2018 9:30 AM

Sleep loss could result in weight gain

Researchers have demonstrated that one night of sleep loss has a tissue-specific impact on the regulation of gene expression and metabolism.

24 Aug 2018 2:00 PM

Bacteria can sense amino acids

A bacterial pathogen can 'taste' the same amino acids that humans can.

05 Aug 2018 7:07 PM

Happy people spread their feelings like fragrance around them. (Representational image)

Magic of happiness

The writer is the author of Everyday Happiness Mantras

02 Aug 2018 12:14 AM

Genetic change in gut bacteria alters host metabolism

Imbalances in the bile acid pool are thought to contribute to diet-induced obesity.

18 Jul 2018 12:00 PM

This ultimately also raises the risk of heart diseases, stroke and cancer. (Photo: AFP)

Rotational shifts are disrupting your metabolism

The metabolic disruption in shift workers is driven primarily by the brain's master clock.

10 Jul 2018 3:29 PM

The report drew on existing research to explain how the body metabolises caffeine. (Photo: Pixabay)

Which type of coffee drinker are you?

Coffee drinkers fall into one of three major groups based on their caffeine sensitivity, according to study author Langer.

08 Jun 2018 8:50 AM

Light exposure during sleep affects metabolism: Study

Here is what a new study has found.

05 Jun 2018 2:07 PM

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