FGF21, a hormone created in the liver in response to increased levels of sugar, acts in the brain to suppress sugar intake and controls the preference for sweet-tasting foods.
Transplanting gut microbiota from older mice to younger germ-free mice increased hippocampal neurogenesis and intestinal growth.
Forced expression of the BP3 protein allowed obese mice to reduce their fat mass, despite having a genetic predisposition to eat all the time.
Researchers report people with the 'sweet tooth', FGF21 genetic mutation tend to have less body fat. However, the genetic mutation is also linked to slightly elevated blood pressure.
A new study reveals the holiday spice cinnamon may be a useful tool in the battle against obesity. Researchers report cinnamaldehyde can improve metabolic health by inducing fat cells to burn energy through a process called thermogenesis.
A new study reports researchers have identified a gene variant that appears to suppress the desire for some to drink alcohol.
A life extending hormone produced by cells in the thymus gland appears to protect against the loss of immune function that comes with aging.
