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Saturday, May 18, 2013

Vicious Cycle: Obesity Sustained by Changes in Brain Biochemistry

Scientists have shown that in the brain cells of rats, obesity impedes the production of a hormone that curbs appetite and inspires calorie burning. The root ...  > full story

Intestinal Bacterium Akkermansia Curbs Obesity

A dominant and useful bacterium called Akkermansia muciniphila is present in the intestinal system of all humans, from babies to the elderly. This microorganism ...  > full story

Diet Linked to Daytime Sleepiness and Alertness in Healthy Adults

A new study suggests that your level of sleepiness or alertness during the day may be related to the type of food that you eat. ...  > full story

Genetic Factor Predicts Success of Weight-Loss Surgery

A genome-wide association study reveals that the amount of weight loss after gastric bypass surgery can be predicted in part by a DNA sequence variation found ...  > full story

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More Weight Equals Longer Hospital Stays

Sociologists found a direct relationship between obesity and duration and frequency of hospital stays. Researchers found that, on average, obese. ...  > full story

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