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In what is considered a major weight loss breakthrough, a pill which cures obesity without requiring a drastic diet change or exercise sounds like fantasy but Australian scientists believe they can make it a reality.

Researchers from Flinders University have identified a fat-storing gene known as 'RCAN1'.

They fed mice a high-fat diet, letting them gorge on fatty foods for prolonged periods, but some had the gene removed.

Scientists from the international study found rodents without the gene did not put on any weight or fat mass.

In comparison, mice with the RCAN1 gene who were fed fatty foods gained a considerable amount of weight.

Mice which lack RCAN1 were thinner not because they ate less or were more active, but because they burnt more calories at rest.

The study concluded that RCAN1 causes fat cells to store more fat and burn less energy.

Flinders University researcher Damien Keating told Daily Mail Australia it could be a breakthrough for people struggling to control their weight.



'This is all done with the ultimate intention of improving human health,'  he said.

Mr Keating said it was not possible to remove the gene from humans but was hoping to develop a safe drug which can inhibit RCAN1.

The scientists now have several drugs they are testing to target these pathways with the aim of developing new therapies to help people lose weight, however Mr Keating admitted this is 'some way off'.

Mr Keating said while there are always more natural ways for obese people to shed the pounds, he believes the research is important.

'Obesity is a leading cause of a multitude of chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer and high blood pressure,' he pointed out.

And with a shocking two thirds of Australian adults and a quarter of children either overweight or obese, a new solution might be necessary.

Source:https://www.msn.com/en-xl/australasia/australasia-life-arts/weight-loss-breakthrough-australian-scientists-claim-they-can-cure-obesity-after-identifying-fat-gene/ar-BBQvHmZ?li=BBJGCka&ocid=wispr

Nice and beautiful. Trump has resurrected Christianity again in the US. God be with him

crap!
Igbos are not that foolish to be enticed by such a poorly constructed bait. See 5 reasons why
1. Tribes that have been presidents for more years still parade the poorest in Africa
2. Igbos without the presidency have fared better because wealth is in the mind of a people not the banks
3. APC has never kept any promise in time past. Igbos dont take them serious
4. Fashola has already leaked the grand plan that Yorubas will take over from Buhari
5. It is more feasible to have an Igbo president through PDP (Obi) even in less than 4 years should anything happen to Atiku

I dont believe anything this government says especially stuff that is not verifiable or 'investigatable' by a 3rd party like journalists. The lies and deception is just too much.

that link should be for ladies only. the temptation is high

see stunning fashion styles some ladies wore to the just concluded GTB Fashion weekend
Click here https://okpeke.com/see-what-people-wore-to-gtbank-fashion-weekend/

This is sounding more like it. Burutal that will kill 2 almajiris and you will see headline: "TWO BOKO HARAM COMMANDERS KILLED BY NIGERIAN ARMY"

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and these also
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Hey loves! The long-awaited GTBank Fashion Weekend 2018 was held last weekend 10 & 11th of Nov 2018. It was indeed a 'fashion weekend' to remember as no one failed to stun in their own attire. See stunning outfits some ladies wore to the event as captured by this fashion blogger in Okpeke.Com. Tell us what you think about these outfits

Source: https://okpeke.com/see-what-people-wore-to-gtbank-fashion-weekend/
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SukolaBaraki:
The place to be. Snake thread

Like Lala is your mentor

another APC lie!! Another 'High profile' propaganda!!!
Their "High Profile" commanders don't go to such places fighting. They are the brains that power the movement. They know that if you capture someone like Shekau the jihad is over so they hide such ones. Thats why its not cowardice but wisdom for the likes of Nnamdi Kanu to escape rather than die in an invasion. Such figures have built a brand that keeps the movement alive and killing them is same as killing the movement.

hmmm

DUE TO THE HEATWAVE AND HIGH TEMPERATURES CURRENTLY IN NIGERIA, SNAKES, ESPECIALLY COBRAS, SEEK REFUGE IN COOLER PLACES LIKE INSIDE HOMES.

SAFETY TIPS

1. Avoid leaving windows open for too long. Cobras and Mambas can reach heights that are very high.

2. Avoid leaving your front doors open for fresh air in the evenings. These reptiles are absolutely STEALTHY (too quiet). You won’t hear or see them go inside your house.

3 Before sitting under the tree that has that cooling shade, check the branches that there are no snakes lurking in the branches.

4. Check your bed and surrounding before you go to bed, cobras are notorious for hiding under the sheets.

5. Avoid the age old trend of liking to chill outside of the house, with mattresses and wrappers in the evening. Most reptiles are nocturnal (hunt at night and more effective)

6. Not only snakes might bite you, but also the age old human enemy; the centipede (Mosithaphala), which is fast and very venomous.

7. Clear bushes round your house. They attract rats and mice which are the favourite snacks of the most dangerous snake’s favorite meal.
8. Buy snake repellent powder and pour it round your yard. You will definitely decrease the chances of a snake ever visiting your home by 90%.

9. Install electric fence around your home. this is one of the most effective solution. It not only repels the snake but kills it instantly

Beware of confronting snakes that get into your homes. Some snakes can be killed easily, others like the black mamba are very cocky. If threatened, they will chase you at an alarming speed and give multiple bites while still on the chase; and bitten victims may not live to see the next forty minutes. So, just be very careful when trying to kill those snakes.

Stay well and be safe. It’s snake season. It’s very hot and they are highly active and get agitated and angry very fast.

Keep sharing as you may be saving lives.

Please do have a wonderful day!!!

Source: CLEANEAT FUMIGATION AND PEST CONTROL BLOG

show of pretence

See how falz, Denrele Bambam dressed to the same occassion
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Much as we want young people to run, we dont need educated touts for something as serious as the president, they can fit other roles of special advicers or simply remain in the place of criticizing the government and keeping them in check by reporting what is happening in their bedroom

They deceived you not us. We have learnt from experience never to believe them even when it looks like the truth, we know its padded

Ghanaian singer-Ebony was warned but still died without giving her life to Christ. This programme together with its sponsors and promoters like Nairaland better prepare to meet their maker. it can happen anyday

My beautiful lovely Melanin Beauties, Get in here and flaunt that beautiful body of yours. We are now in the season of heat and I know we all would love to hit the beach looking ravishing and beautiful of course. I have gathered beautiful pieces of ankara swim wear style that would compliment your skin.
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See more raunchy Ankara swimwear collection: http://www.okpeke.com/ankara-swim-wear-flaunt-your-melanin-beauty/

A medical student from India has been crowned Miss World 2017 after beating fierce competition to take home the coveted title.
Manushi Chhillar took first prize at the coveted pageant, which was held tonight in China.
20-year-old Chhillar was clearly surprised with by her win, as television coverage of the event showed.
After scooping the top prize, Manushi tweeted: “Thank you, everyone, for your constant love, support and prayers!”
She added: This one’s for #India.”

It’s been 17 years since the country has won the title, according to the Miss India twitter account, and the sixth time an Indian woman has been crowned the winner.

Miss World 2017 was the 67th edition of the Miss World pageant. was held on 18 November 2017 at the Sanya City Arena in Sanya, China. 118 contestants from all over the world competed for the crown.

Miss Nigeria Ugochi Ihezue won the Top Model Competition and became the second quarter-finalist of Miss World 2017. while Kenya’s Magline Jerulo was the only African contestant in the top 5 placement.

It will be noted that in 2001 Agbani Darego of Nigeria became the first native African to win Miss World.

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Award winning Nollywood actress and producer Omoni Oboli has taken to Instagram displaying her throw back pix in the university. She wrote
“Throwing it all the way back to UNIBEN! Always been very ‘leggy’”
This screen goddess seem to have loved mini skirts that displays her hot-legs
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Nothing seemed to have changed
see face:
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see legs
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See more: http://www.okpeke.com/omoni-oboli-throwback-picture-flaunting-hotlegs/

lala, where u dey?

It is only in an African Country that a man like orji uzor can be campaigning for vote. A man that shifted to APC one month after APC won and since then he has not been prosecuted. He also said Nnamdi Kanu is in UK. A man like that can do anything for money. He has no political ideology or conscience. Shame on the youths who pasted that poster. Anyway na wetin hunger dey cause