BRAINS OF THOSE WITH ANOREXIA AND BULIMIA CAN OVERRIDE URGE TO EAT
Researchers have identified a neurological reasons why people with eating disorders are able to override the urge to eat.… READ MORE…
SLEEP DEPRIVATION MAY CAUSE PEOPLE TO EAT MORE CALORIES
Researchers report sleep deprivation may cause people to consume more calories the following day.… READ MORE…
SLEEP LOSS TIED TO GUT MICROBIOTA CHANGES IN HUMANS
A new study reports sleep loss can lead to alterations in gut bacteria that have previously been linked to diabetes and obesity in humans.… READ MORE…
DEACTIVATION OF BRAIN RECEPTORS IN POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN MAY LEAD TO LACK OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Researchers have discovered a connection between a lack of ovarian hormones and changes in the nucleus accembens following menopause.… READ MORE…
COPPER IS ESSENTIAL FOR BURNING FAT
Researchers report that without enough copper, fat builds up in fat cells without being used.… READ MORE…
BRAINS OF MALE AND FEMALE MICE RESPOND DIFFERENTLY TO STRESS
Summary: A new study reports a receptor in the brain responds differently to stress in male and female mice. Source: Weizmann Institute A receptor in the b… READ MORE…
HOW DEPRESSION MAY COMPOUND RISK OF TYPE 2 DIABETES
Researchers report depression may compound the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in people with early warning signs of metabolic disease.… READ MORE…
TREATING SUGAR ADDICTION LIKE DRUG ABUSE
A new study reports drugs used to treat nicotine addiction could be used to treat sugar addiction.… READ MORE…
GREATER RISK OF DEPRESSION IN OBESE WOMEN
Highly educated women with a body mass index in the obesity range have double the risk of developing depression as those of similar educational backgrounds, but of normal weight, a new study reports. … READ MORE…
SLEEP LOSS BOOSTS HUNGER AND UNHEALTHY FOOD CHOICES
A new study reports sleep loss enhances endocannabinoid levels, causing hunger and a stronger desire to indulge in snacking.… READ MORE…
DIABETES DRUG MAY PREVENT RECURRING STROKES AND TIA
A drug prescribed for diabetes may help prevent TIA, recurring stroke and heart attacks in people with insulin resistance not associated with diabetes.… READ MORE…
DID HENRY VIII SUFFER THE SAME BRAIN INJURY AS SOME NFL PLAYERS?
Researchers analyze historical records and conclude Henry VIII may have suffered repeated TBIs similar to those experienced by modern football players.… READ MORE…
