Eating lots of curry may help you lose weight, research suggests.

Scientists believe that haldi, or turmeric, which is used in most Indian meals, has an active ingredient that can help fight obesity. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

Body-conscious teenagers may believe cutting out breakfast will help them lose weight, but the opposite appears to be the case, US research suggests. picked by topofall 2 years ago

A DRUG that boosts female sex drive while helping women lose weight is being developed by one of Scotland's leading experts on human reproduction. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

By blocking the action of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) in mice, Australian researchers have influenced the behaviour of fat cells, causing the rodents to lose weight while simultaneously reducing blood pressure and reducing the risk of diabetes.

Cake loving mice everywhere are rejoicing. picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

Just how desperate are you to lose weight - desperate enough to have electrodes implanted in your brain? That's the latest approach to tackling obesity now being tested. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

A couple of gay penguins are attempting to steal eggs from straight birds in an effort to become "fathers", it has been reported. The two penguins have started placing stones at the feet of parents before waddling away with their eggs, in a bid to hide their theft. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

A 1970's operation to help ulcer sufferers in which the vagus nerve (which spurs gastric acid production) was severed is being researched as a possible surgical weight loss aid with less complications than gastric bypass. picked by VooDooPeacock 2 years ago

Imagine a typical lunchtime meal - say, chicken and vegetables with a glass of water.
If you eat the food and drink the water, you will feel full for a couple of hours before hunger kicks in. But if you blend the food with the water - to make soup - you will stay hunger-free for much longer, and less likely to snack through the afternoon. picked by bingo 6 months ago

This ordinary looking chicken has become a bit of a star in a Mexican village since she suddenly started laying green eggs.
Until the 5 December, Rabanita used to lay light brown eggs, but her owner was shocked when one morning she discovered they had changed colour. picked by bevissimo 2 years ago

A study published this week in the journal Nature offers an explanation for the origin of dwarf spheroidal galaxies. The research may settle an outstanding puzzle in understanding galaxy formation. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

We're often told that losing weight is a simple mathematical equation of calories in, calories out. Burn more calories than you eat and you’ll lose fat. However, is it really that simple? picked by karenben 1 year ago

"An aborted foetus could one day become the mother of a new baby by "donating" her eggs to an infertile woman, say researchers.

"The highly controversial idea has been suggested as one solution to a worldwide shortage of women prepared to donate their eggs to help other women become pregnant."

They never asked me. They can have ALL my eggs, if they want. picked by digitalgimpling 3 years ago

When it comes to losing weight, what you drink may be more important than what you eat, according to new research; it shows that cutting back on sugar-laden drinks is associated with weight loss and seems to have a bigger impact on weight than cutting back on solid foods. picked by cactushair 8 months ago

I am seriously in love with Whey protein right now. It practically cured my dog's arthritis and now I learn it helps you gain muscle and lose weight. What an awesome product picked by gammerus 2 years ago

it may take 1,395 min a week though.

Just enter your stats and find out how long it would take you to lose weight through humdrum activities. picked by gammerus 2 years ago

Here is a collection of actual, real Weight Watchers Recipe cards from 1974. With food like this, it would be REAL EASY to lose weight. picked by Moe 2 years ago

A gastric band (the LAP-Band) is a restrictive band placed around the patient’s stomach that gives the sensation of a full stomach after eating smaller portions of food, thus letting the patient eat less and lose weight without going hungry. But fitting the band requires surgery, with potential side effects - so here’s a novel idea: making obese patients believe that they have an &quo... read full post picked by bingo 6 months ago

Small quantities of hydrogen sulphide are released by nerve cells in the penis before intercourse, causing the male sex organ to become erect, Italian scientists have found. The foul-smelling gas is released in larger amounts by decaying eggs and from the exhaust pipes of cars fitted with catalytic converters, but researchers now believe it could be used to create a rival to Viagra. picked by suebe 9 months ago

Last month the birds were segregated after they were caught placing stones at the feet of parents before waddling away with their eggs. But angry visitors to Polar Land in Harbin, northern China, complained it wasn't fair to stop the couple from becoming surrogate fathers and urged zoo bosses to give them a chance. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

Here's one up-side to the recent US economic yuck: egg donations at fertility centers are way up.

Ladies, would you donate eggs? How about act as a surrogate? What if it paid off your debt? picked by Rowangrey 1 year ago