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·June 3, 2019·3 min read

Diabetes drug alleviates anxiety in mice

Metformin, a common diabetes medication, shows promise for the treatment of anxiety and depression.

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·May 7, 2019·4 min read

Does insulin resistance cause fibromyalgia?

Study finds a pathogenic relationship between insulin resistance and fibromyalgia. Treating fibromyalgia with metformin, a drug that combats insulin resistance, resulted in a dramatic reduction of pain levels for patients.

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·April 22, 2019·8 min read

New insight into how obesity and insulin resistance can impair cognition

Adora2a mediating signaling in vascular endothelial cells disrupts the blood-brain barrier in obesity. This, researchers report, could be an underlying mechanism for synaptic plasticity and cognitive deficits in those with insulin resistance and obesity.

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·April 4, 2019·3 min read

No such thing as ‘sugar rush’! Sugar worsens mood rather than improving it

Carbohydrate consumption from sugary drinks and snacks does not help to improve mood. The findings may help increase public awareness that the 'sugar rush' is a myth and help inform health policies to promote healthier alternatives.

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·February 11, 2019·4 min read

Insulin Signaling Failures in Brain Linked to Alzheimer’s

A new study reveals impaired insulin signaling in the brain negatively affects cognition, memory and learning. The findings shed light on why those with type 2 diabetes are at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 12, 2019·4 min read

Bile Acids Mediate Metabolic Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery

Researchers report bile acids play a key role in providing positive metabolic effects after weight loss surgery. The study also suggest the intestinal microbiome participates in post surgical improvements following gastric bypass. The findings could help develop new treatments for diabetes and obesity, researchers report.

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·January 12, 2019·13 min read

Sugar’s Sick Secrets: How Industry Forces Have Manipulated Science to Downplay the Harm

UCSF researchers report the food and beverage industries push sugary products while obfuscating the significant health issues added sugars can cause. The findings shed light on sugars' link to disease and exposes industrial tactics to downplay the public health risks of diets too high in sugar.

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·January 4, 2019·13 min read

The Mysteries of the Super-Ager Revealed

Scientific research is helping to unlock the secrets behind why some people live to become super-agers. Researchers propose ways in which we can slow the aging process and extend our life spans.

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·January 3, 2019·4 min read

Obese Mice Lose Anxiety When ‘Zombie Cells’ Exit the Brain

According to researchers, obese mice have increased levels of senescent cells in their brains, and these cells contribute to anxiety. Using senolytics to clear the cells helps to reduce anxiety related behaviors.

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·December 18, 2018·3 min read

Snacking May Increase Inflammation

Researchers report snacking can raise inflammation and contribute to metabolic diseases.

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·December 11, 2018·4 min read

Genetic Changes Associated with Physical Activity

Researchers have identified 14 genetic regions linked to activity.

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·December 1, 2018·4 min read

Resilience May Be Neurobiological

Individual differences in resting state connectivity may help explain why some people are more resilient to the effects of neighborhood violence than others.

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