I Lost 50 Pounds With The Mayo Clinic Diet

Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit medical center with campuses in Rochester, Minnesota; Jacksonville, Florida; and Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona. It employs thousands of physicians and scientists and...

Does Paper Have Calories? (Not what you think!)

Paper has been with us for centuries, at least as early as 105 CE. According to scholars, paper is made of organic compounds found in plants that people have a hard time digesting. However, have...

Does Being Fat Make You Stronger?

Have you ever wondered why some overweight guys suck at aerobic exercises but seem to be ridiculously strong in the weight room? Today I will explain does being fat make you stronger and if having...

Does Poop Have Calories? (And if so, how many?)

Did you know that measuring calories in poop by collecting stool samples is one of the standard methods for assessing the health of the microbiota and nutrient absorption? Let's see how this process...

Is Metformin An Appetite Suppressant?

For over a few decades now, metformin has been the first line of defense against T2D. However, a lot of research has been proving additional health-promoting benefits. Is metformin an appetite...

Do You Burn More Calories When Drunk?

When you're dieting or planning to build on muscle mass, you may be wondering how does alcohol affects your metabolism. Do you burn more calories when drunk? As a general rule, you do burn more...