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Is obesity contagious?

Dec 31, 2016 - Comments: 0

Obesity possibly linked to virus.

Some scientists are now claiming that a virus originating from chickens might be responsible for obesity in some people. It has been labeled the SMAM-1 and while it hasn't been proven, it can theoretically be transferred from poultry to humans (antibodies have been found in people). The virus apparently causes a shrunken thymus, enlarged kidneys, an enlarged liver, and extra 'cushion' in the abdomen region. So can this mystery virus be the source of someone's obesity?

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Let Addicts Die

Oct 02, 2016 - Comments: 0

Many have said to let addicts die.

Recreational drug usage has reportedly become an epidemic in the USA. Illicit drugs have become common even in affluent neighborhoods. With the rash of recent reports of drug overdoses across America (specifically heroin), there was an influx of posts on social media saying that we should just let these people die.

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Fat Gene Debunked

Sep 25, 2016 - Comments: 0

Fat gene doesn't limit weight loss.

I'm sure you've heard it before -- an overweight or obese person saying, "I have a hard time losing weight due to genetics". You've probably wondered if there was any truth to this or if it was just an excuse. At one time, scientists thought a gene called FTO might be associated with obesity. But according to new studies, the FTO gene (dubbed the "fat gene") is actually not a barrier to weight loss.