teen health
Study points to worrying fitness levels in some young teens
A worrying proportion of young adolescents may have poor cardiorespiratory fitness that could hamper their levels of activity, a study suggests.
Stories tagged with 'Obesity'
Understanding ADHD
ADHD and obesity are linked through genetics and pregnancy weight, study finds
Certain genetic variants are linked to an increased risk of developing both obesity and ADHD, according to a new study.
Greener mobility
Look beyond private car ownership to transform cities, say researchers
Electric cars alone will not make cities healthy and sustainable, say Imperial academics, who have called for a radical new systems of urban mobility.
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FAT BURN BOOST?
Protein supplement could help weight loss after exercise
Combining an appetite-supressing supplement with moderate exercise could help to burn fat faster, according to new research.
News in brief
Gene targets for obesity and wildfire research: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Obesity Insights
Genetic factors influencing adult obesity take effect in early childhood
Body mass index (BMI) in infants, children and adults is influenced by different genetic factors that change as we age, according to a major new study
WEIGHTED ANALYSIS
Obesity rising faster in rural areas than cities
Obesity is increasing more rapidly in the world’s rural areas than in cities, according to a new study of global trends in body-mass index (BMI).
Health in the Community
Global Health students work with London communities to tackle global challenges
Students enrolled on a new and improved Global Health degree shared their insights with community groups at Imperial's White City campus.
Tobacco truths
Mother’s smoking affects baby’s DNA and risk of smoking-related disease
Smoking during pregnancy causes chemical changes to a baby’s DNA that affect its risk of smoking-related conditions in adulthood, a study has found.
Personalised shopping
DNA test and phone app to ‘nudge’ Waitrose shoppers towards healthier food
A new app, developed by Imperial start-up DnaNudge, will use shoppers’ DNA to help them make healthier choices while food shopping.
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