Weight Loss Secret Weapon: GDF15 fuels calories burned while dieting

Obesity Weight loss

McMaster University researchers found that the GDF15 hormone, previously linked to reduced appetite from metformin, could also help with weight loss by maintaining metabolism while dieting. This could lead to better weight-loss therapies and offer insights into individual variations in diet success. The research opens up new possibilities to help people maintain weight loss after … Read more

The secret to increasing muscle growth by 1700% is so simple it sounds like bullshit

The secret to increasing muscle growth by 1700% is so simple it sounds like bullshit

Written by Finlay Mead In the world of men’s fitness, the pursuit of achieving optimal muscle growth is of paramount importance. Within that quest, one particular hormone is the proverbial holy grail: the fancifully named “growth hormone” (GH). Lifters have long searched for ways to boost growth hormone levels in their bodies, but a study … Read more

A genetic secret lurks in America’s favorite snack

Different types of popcorn illustrate some of the genomic diversity found in a University of Illinois study.  The findings could facilitate future breeding efforts to create tastier, easier-to-grow versions of America's favorite snack.

URBAN, Ill. — Popcorn, a seemingly simple snack, holds a hidden world of genetic diversity, according to researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The study, led by agricultural science researchers, explored the genetic code of popcorn and uncovered a wealth of untapped secrets that could have implications for both consumers and the agricultural industry. … Read more