Forbes Contributor Discusses Latest Research Linking Certain Genes To Weight Gain.

the latest research linking certain genes to weight gain. In one example, she writes that health insurer Aetna has partnered with Newtopia to test for the genes FTO, MC4R, and DRD2 that have “been linked to addictive behavior such as overeating.” People who undergo testing “talk with counselors about once a week as they design and implement their weight-loss plan based on which of the genes they have.” On average, participants “in the pilot test” lost 10 pounds, research published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine revealed. Aetna is now offering “the program to its corporate customers.” http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/#3932fa955cde