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Know your fat!
A lot of people might think that their fat is just sitting there, keeping them fat. And I’m not saying they’re wrong, but fat (also known as adipose tissue) is far from a one-trick pony. So with the barrage of … Continue reading
Posted in General Interest, Research
Tagged cancer, diabetes, fat, hunger, obesity, stem cells, vitamin D
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Man-made meat: hard to stomach?
I love eating meat. It’s no secret that I would probably be strictly carnivorous if it were just as easy to whip up a half-rack of ribs as it is to pour a bowl of cereal. Alas, meat preparation can … Continue reading
Mending broken hearts
Background: Pretty much everyone knows that cardiac health is a serious issue. The WHO lists heart disease as the fourth most common killer worldwide, and the CDC puts it at the top for the U.S. When the heart itself doesn’t … Continue reading
