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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
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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
Seabird Bones Reveal Changes in Open-Ocean Food Chain
Remains of endangered
Hawaiian petrels -- both
ancient and modern -- show
how drastically today's open
seas fish menu has changed.
Scientists analyzed the
... > full story
Cannibal Tadpoles Key to Understanding Digestive Evolution
A carnivorous, cannibalistic
tadpole may play a role in
understanding the evolution
and development of digestive
organs, according to new
research. ... > full story
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Four Genes Identified That Influence Levels of 'Bad' Cholesterol
May 15, 2013 — Scientists have identified four genes in baboons that influence levels of “bad” cholesterol. This discovery could lead to the development of new drugs to reduce the risk of heart ... > full story -
Body Fat Hardens Arteries After Middle Age
May 15, 2013 — Having too much body fat makes arteries become stiff after middle age, a new study has ... > full story -
Fish Oil May Stall Effects of Junk Food on Brain
May 14, 2013 — Data from more than 180 research papers suggests fish oils could minimize the effects that junk food can have on the brain, a review has ... > full story -
Individual and Small-Chain Restaurant Meals Exceed Recommended Daily Calorie Needs
May 13, 2013 — Researchers analyzed meals from independent and small-chain restaurants, which account for approximately 50% of the nation’s restaurant locations. They found that the average single meal ... > full story -
Whole Walnuts and Their Extracted Oil Improve Cardiovascular Disease Risk
May 8, 2013 — Consumption of whole walnuts or their extracted oil can reduce cardiovascular risk through a mechanism other than simply lowering cholesterol, according to ... > full story -
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Diet Linked to Daytime Sleepiness and Alertness in Healthy Adults
May 7, 2013 — A new study suggests that your level of sleepiness or alertness during the day may be related to the type of food that you ... > full story -
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Weight Gain Linked With Personality Trait Changes
May 6, 2013 — People who gain weight are more likely to give in to temptations but also are more thoughtful about their actions, according to a new ... > full story -
Childhood Obesity Starts at Home
May 4, 2013 — As parents, physicians and policymakers look for ways to curb childhood obesity, they may need to look no further than a child's own backyard. A new study shows that preschool children are less ... > full story -
New Mouse Model Confirms How Type 2 Diabetes Develops
May 3, 2013 — Researchers have developed a new mouse model that answers the question of what actually happens in the body when type 2 diabetes develops and how the body responds to drug treatment. Long-term ... > full story -
Dieting Youth Show Greater Brain Reward Activity in Response to Food
May 2, 2013 — Research results imply that dieting characterized by meal skipping and fasting would be less successful than weight loss efforts characterized by intake of low energy dense healthy ... > full story
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