Move more, quit smoking, lose weight: great resolutions, hard to keep. But does it get easier if there is a financial incentive in return? According to research by Radboud University and others, it can be an effective tool, although there are still some obstacles. They presented their findings this week in Economisch Statistische Berichten (ESB).…

Genomics’ latest groundbreaking research, showcased at the Bupa Health Symposium, shows that a person’s genetic background is a key driver for their BMI and therefore is crucial to understanding their risk of obesity. This new research shows that from a young age, a person’s BMI is strongly correlated with their genetics, as measured using polygenic…

The foundation for healthy eating behavior starts in infancy. Young children learn to regulate their appetite through a combination of biological, psychological, and sociological factors. In a new paper, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign propose a model that explores these factors and their interactions, providing guidelines for better understanding childhood appetite self-regulation. "When we talk…