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The 'most curious' man: Turned himself into a money-making machine, became a legend after his death
He always claimed not to eat too much, but his weight reached 317kg at the age of 30, with a massive waist of nearly 3 meters.
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Why are Japanese people less obese?
Japan has the lowest obesity rate among developed countries thanks to its sensible diet and emphasis on simplicity, and the Metabo Law monitors belly fat.
Health
Interesting dishes from Asia are a 'miracle drug' to reduce excess fat and blood fat
Volunteers aged 20-65, ranging from slightly overweight to obese, lost significant fat in just 12 weeks without losing any weight.
Health
Smart 'Gastric Balloon': New Obesity Treatment!
The working principle of this type of balloon is quite simple: before meals, the balloon will be inflated to create a false feeling of fullness, limiting the amount of f…
Health
High-speed internet access is making us fat
A new study has found a worrying link between the rollout of high-speed internet and rising obesity rates in Australia.
Health
Reasons for easy weight gain: Obesity has 'memory' and retains mechanisms in cells
Research reveals a molecular mechanism in fat tissue that makes people more likely to regain weight. The discovery helps explain
Medicine - Health
Top 8 benefits of mango leaves you may not know
Many people know mangoes for their delicious taste and many health benefits, but few people know the uses of mango leaves.
Science Events
Inventions and research that could win the Nobel Prize this year
CNN predicts major research projects that could win this year's Nobel Prize in medicine, biology, and chemistry.
Health
New discovery may help you lose weight without dieting
After discovering PGC-1a protein isoforms, scientists hope to create new drugs that help lose weight without exercise and dieting.
Animal world
Thailand's fattest monkey passed away
Famous for his chubby body, Godzilla passed away on May 6 from obesity-related diseases. The monkey's owner disputes allegations of intentionally harming the animal.
Cancer
Breakthrough discovery: 40% of cancer cases have one thing in common
New research shows that nearly half of all cancer cases have one thing in common, and this has many experts worried.
Animal world
Labrador retrievers have a strange gene that makes them always hungry and fat easily
Research identifies a genetic mutation that increases the risk of hunger and obesity in Labradors and Flat Coated Retrievers.
Cancer
WHO predicts the number of global cancer cases will increase by more than 75% by 2050.
The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that by 2050, global cancer cases will increase by more than 75%.
Health
Eat a lot of vegetables still big legs? Experts show you how to lose lower body fat
Experts believe that lower body obesity is not inborn, and share with you how to eat and exercise to help reduce lower body fat.
Health
New study: Charging phones at night can lead to obesity and diabetes
According to British scientists, electromagnetic radiation emitted by electronic devices is a cause of obesity and diabetes.