High-fat diet uplifts physical strength, increases lifespan
A new study claims that ketogenic diets have gained popularity for a variety of health benefit claims, but scientists are still teasing out what happens during ketosis, when carbohydrate intake is so low that the body shifts from using glucose as the main fuel source to fat burning and producing ketones for energy.
Sep 06, 2017, 16:26 PM IST
Heart hormones protect against effects of high-fat diet
The findings suggest that boosting levels of NPs in adipose tissue may be an important avenue to explore for combating metabolic disease.
Aug 26, 2017, 18:45 PM IST
Mothers-to-be take note! Consuming high-fat diet during pregnancy may affect kids' mental health
A new study has warned that women who consume a high-fat diet during pregnancy may increase the risk of having babies with mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression.
Jul 22, 2017, 22:43 PM IST
Boys exposed to high-fat diet in childhood may experience junk food obsession
The study was conducted on male rats and found that exposure to high-fat diet from childhood may increase the sensitivity of the dopamine system later in adulthood.
May 30, 2017, 22:13 PM IST
High-fat diet in pregnancy may impact baby's gut, immune system
The results showed that expecting mothers' diets can lead to distinct changes in their babies' microbiome, which could affect energy extraction from food as well as early immunity development.
Aug 09, 2016, 13:30 PM IST
Why high-fat diet is bad for your heart
They also play a crucial role in clogging of arteries, or atherosclerosis.
Nov 17, 2015, 11:48 AM IST
