Physical activity reduces the effect of the obesity gene in adolescents
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 - 11:34
in Health & Medicine
The FTO gene is obesity's main ally. Several studies are now attempting to reveal the factors that play a key role in fighting against it. A new study led by Spanish researchers shows that a physically active lifestyle during adolescence can reduce the effect of a mutation in this gene which predisposes someone to becoming overweight or obese.