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·July 7, 2025·8 min read

Early Meals Boost Health, but Genetic Clock Shapes When We Eat

Our bodies process food differently depending on the time of day, and eating later has been linked to poorer metabolic health. A study of twins found that those who consumed most of their daily calories earlier had better insulin sensitivity and lower risk factors for diabetes and obesity.

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·February 28, 2025·5 min read

Short-Term Junk Food Diet Reduces Brain’s Insulin Sensitivity

A new study reveals that consuming high-calorie, highly processed foods for just five days can reduce the brain's sensitivity to insulin, a key factor in obesity and type 2 diabetes. Researchers found that even in healthy individuals, short-term unhealthy eating altered brain function, mimicking effects seen in people with obesity.

This shows a brain and fatty, sugary foods.

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·October 5, 2024·4 min read

Fat Alone Doesn’t Disrupt Brain’s Appetite Neurons

A new study reveals that a high-fat diet alone does not appear to be responsible for changes in brain neurons that regulate appetite and energy balance. Researchers found no immediate effect on neurons in the hypothalamus of mice fed a high-fat, low-sugar diet, suggesting that other nutrients like sugar may play a more significant role in altering brain function.

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·March 18, 2024·7 min read

Metformin in Pregnancy: Mixed Outcomes for Developing Brain

A new study explored the effects of metformin, a common treatment for gestational diabetes, on offspring's brain development in a mouse model. While metformin benefits pregnant mothers with gestational diabetes, its impact on the children's brain development remains uncertain, with the study indicating no positive effects on the offspring.