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Bile Acids Mediate Metabolic Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 12, 2019

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.... Read More...

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Artificial Intelligence Can Detect Alzheimer’s in Brain Scans Six Years Before Diagnosis

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 4, 2019

A new machine learning algorithm was able to predict, with 98% accuracy, which patients would develop Alzheimer's disease, six years prior to diagnosis by analyzing PET brain scans.... Read More...

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Sugar Targets Gut Microbe Linked to Lean and Healthy People

Neuroscience NewsDecember 18, 2018

A new study looks at the effect a Western style diet has on the gut microbiome. Researchers report both fructose and glucose block the production of Roc, a protein required for the colonization of beneficial bacteria in the gut.... Read More...

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Is Being a Nigh Owl Bad For Your Health?

Neuroscience NewsNovember 30, 2018

According to researchers, being a night owl puts you at increased risk of health issues such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. One reasons why, researchers report, is those who stay away later at night have unhealthier eating patterns and diets.... Read More...

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Can’t Exercise? Taking a Hot Bath Improves Inflammation and Metabolism

Neuroscience NewsNovember 14, 2018

For those who find it difficult to exercise, taking a hot bath can help improve inflammation and glucose levels, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Connection Between Intestinal Bacteria and Diabetes Development

Neuroscience NewsNovember 8, 2018

A new method for studying the mircobiome has allowed researchers to identify a connection between metabolism in gut bacteria and the development of diabetes.... Read More...

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Artificial Intelligence Predicts Alzheimer’s Years Before Diagnosis

Neuroscience NewsNovember 6, 2018

A new convolutional neural network uses PET brain scans to detect biological signs of Alzheimer's disease years before the symptoms appear, researchers report.... Read More...

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Making Mice Lose Weight by Imitating Effects From Cold and Nicotine

Neuroscience NewsOctober 29, 2018

By stimulating cold and nicotine receptors, researchers successfully improved metabolism in mice, helping them to lose weight. Further studies will investigate whether the same results can be achieved in humans. ... Read More...

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Cancer Hijacks the Microbiome to Glut Itself on Glucose

Neuroscience NewsOctober 1, 2018

Researchers report leukemia undercuts the normal ability of cells to consume glucose, leaving more glucose available to help feed the growth of cancer cells.... Read More...

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Link Between Hunger and Mood Identified

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 25, 2018

Researchers report a sudden drop in glucose when we are hungry can negatively impact our mood. ... Read More...

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Losing Just Six Hours of Sleep Increases Diabetes Risk

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 5, 2018

After just one sleep deprived night, the ability of the liver to produce glucose and insulin is altered, increasing the risk of developing metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, researchers report.... Read More...

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Bile Acids Reduce Cocaine Reward

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 2, 2018

Using mouse models, researchers found bile diversion surgery reduced cocaine induced increases in dopamine release and cocaine related behaviors. Researchers believe bariatric surgery or the consumption of a synthetic bile drug may help curb cocaine addiction in humans.... Read More...

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Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

Psychological Distress is a Risk Factor for Dementia

Differences Among Neurons that Coincide with Psychiatric Conditions

Bile Acids Mediate Metabolic Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery

Artificial Intelligence Can Detect Alzheimer’s in Brain Scans Six Years Before Diagnosis

Sugar Targets Gut Microbe Linked to Lean and Healthy People

Is Being a Nigh Owl Bad For Your Health?

Can’t Exercise? Taking a Hot Bath Improves Inflammation and Metabolism

Connection Between Intestinal Bacteria and Diabetes Development

Artificial Intelligence Predicts Alzheimer’s Years Before Diagnosis

Making Mice Lose Weight by Imitating Effects From Cold and Nicotine

Cancer Hijacks the Microbiome to Glut Itself on Glucose

Losing Just Six Hours of Sleep Increases Diabetes Risk

Bile Acids Reduce Cocaine Reward