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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·January 24, 2023·6 min read

          When Chronic Stress Activates These Neurons, Behavioral Problems Like Loss of Pleasure and Depression Result

          Anhedonia and depression arise when POMC neurons in the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus become hyperactive as a result of chronic stress. Reducing the activity also reduces feelings of depression and loss of pleasure.
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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·February 11, 2021·6 min read

          Tiny Population of Neurons May Have Big Role in Depression

          Induced changes in the function of AgRP neurons may contribute to depression, researchers report.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·May 13, 2019·3 min read

          Obesity: The key role of a brain protein revealed – Mouse study

          The protein ACBP directly influences neurons that help both rodents and humans maintain a healthy weight.
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          ·April 29, 2018·4 min read

          Link Between Exercise and Appetite Loss Explained

          Researchers report on the role the arcuate nucleus plays in metabolic regulation and appetite suppression following exercise.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·June 30, 2017·3 min read

          Promising Treatments For Hot Flashes

          Researchers are testing a new drug, which can be used as an alternative to estrogen therapy for menopausal women. Early data shows the drug significantly reduced the total number of weekly hot flashes in women by 73% and was well tolerated by those who took it.
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          ·February 25, 2015·5 min read

          Researchers Redefine Role of Brain’s ‘Hunger Circuit’

          A new study could have positive implications for developing anti obesity treatments.
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