Physical activity reduces the effect of the obesity gene in adolescents
Wednesday, May 5, 2010 - 05:10
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...