BRAIN’S IMMUNE CELLS MAY DRIVE OVEREATING AND WEIGHT GAIN
Researchers report microglia, immune cells found in the brain, may trigger overeating and increase weight gain as a response to high fat diets. The study suggests targeting microglia could provide new treatment options to help curb obesity.… READ MORE…
CAN THE SMELL OF FOOD MAKE YOU FAT?
According to a new study, your sense of smell could be responsible for weight gain. Using mice, researchers noticed that those who lost their sense of smell also lost weight, while those mice with a super sense of smell gained more weight on a high fat diet than mice with a regular sense of smell. Findings suggest odor may play an important role in calorie burning processes; if you can’t smell your food, you may burn it rather than store it.… READ MORE…
BREASTFEEDING MAY REDUCE MOTHER’S HEART ATTACK AND STROKE RISK
Study reports breastfeeding significantly reduces a woman’s risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke compared to those who did not breastfeed their babies.… READ MORE…
STUDIES LINK NUTRIENT TO ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN PRE-ADOLESCENT CHILDREN
Study reports higher levels of lutein in the eyes is linked to better academic achievement and cognitive abilities in children.… READ MORE…
TREATING AUTISM BY TARGETING THE GUT
Researchers report therapies that help change the bacteria in the gut could be beneficial in treating autism.… READ MORE…
KEY LINK BETWEEN BRAIN CIRCUITS GOVERNING HUNGER AND CRAVINGS REVEALED
A new study could help explain how the hungry brain hinders dieting.… READ MORE…
WESTERN DIET INCREASES ALZHEIMER’S PATHOLOGY IN GENETICALLY PREDISPOSED MICE
Diet and lifestyle changes could lower the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease for those who are genetically predisposed, a new study suggests.… READ MORE…
CULPRIT HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT IN ALZHEIMER’S DEVELOPMENT
Study raises further concern about exposure to air pollution and Alzheimer’s development.… READ MORE…
PUBERTY HORMONES TRIGGER CHANGES IN YOUTHFUL LEARNING
A new study demonstrates changes in cortical neurotransmission due to hormones at puberty.… READ MORE…
OPTIC PROBES SHED LIGHT ON BINGE EATING
Optogenetically activating neurons in an area of the brain not previously associated with feeding can produce binge eating behavior, researchers report.… READ MORE…
WHY OUR BRAIN CELLS MAY PREVENT US FROM BURNING FAT WHEN WE DIET
Researchers have identified a mechanism that allows the body to adapt to a low caloric intake and limits weight loss.… READ MORE…
NEW GENETIC ROOTS FOR INTELLIGENCE DISCOVERED
A new study reveals 52 genes implicated in intelligence, 40 of which are new discoveries.… READ MORE…