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Your Sex Affects Your Genes for Body Fat, Cancer, Birth Weight

TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2020 — Researchers say your biological sex affects gene expression in nearly every type of tissue — influencing body fat, cancer and birth weight. Gene expression is the amount of product created by a gene for cell function, the international team of researchers explained. They said their findings could prove important for… Read More: Your Sex Affects Your Genes for Body Fat, Cancer, Birth… »

A low-carb diet may be better for weight loss than calorie cutting – Insider – INSIDER

A low-carb diet and exercise plan could be twice as effective as calorie restriction in helping people with diabetes lose weight, according to research.  That’s because temporarily decreasing carbohydrate consumption can help restore normal levels of insulin, reducing the “hidden risk” of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. The keys are to focus on high-quality protein,… Read More: A low-carb diet may be better for weight loss than… »