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·May 30, 2019·3 min read

Body parts respond to day and night independently from brain

Skin and liver cells appear to have their own circadian clock. Both the liver and skin respond to changes in light and maintain critical function, independent of the brain's circadian rhythm.

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·March 3, 2020·5 min read

Artificial sweeteners combined with carbs may be more harmful than sweeteners alone

Consumed alone, artificial sweeteners do not appear to have a negative impact. However, when consumed with carbohydrates, insulin sensitivity changes and the brain has a decreased response to sweet tastes.

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·December 26, 2019·3 min read

High fat diet impairs new neuron creation in female mice

Female mice exposed to a high-fat diet have limited hippocampal neurogenesis. The findings may explain why women are at higher risk of developing dementia than men.

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·June 24, 2018·4 min read

Gut Bacteria Influences Metabolism Through the Immune System

Digestive enteroendocrine cells use an innate immune pathway to respond to good bacteria by fine tuning metabolism to diet and intestinal conditions, a new study reveals.

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·June 18, 2018·5 min read

Gut Microbes May Contribute to Depression and Anxiety in Obesity

Researchers report a link between gut bacteria and psychological distress associated with obesity. Switching mice to high fat diets, researchers reported the animals experienced more depressive and anxiety symptoms. These were improved when antibiotics that alter the gut bacteria were administered.

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·April 2, 2022·5 min read

Monkeys Routinely Consume Fruit Containing Alcohol, Shedding Light on Our Own Taste for Booze

Study reveals monkeys utilize alcohol from fermented fruits as a source of energy.

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·November 19, 2018·3 min read

Is the Gut or Brain More Important in Regulating Appetite and Metabolism?

Researchers debate the roles of the gut and brain hormones play in regulating appetite and metabolism.

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·September 23, 2020·3 min read

Fructose Made in the Brain Could Be a Mechanism Driving Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's disease may be driven by excessive fructose metabolism in the brain. The findings shed light on why diseases, such as diabetes and obesity, are linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's.

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·June 2, 2019·5 min read

Children who nap midday are happier, excel academically, and have fewer behavioral problems

Children aged 10 to 12 have greater happiness, self-control, fewer behavioral problems, increased cognitive performance and academic achievement when they take a brief midday nap, a new study reports.

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·May 16, 2016·4 min read

Converting Cells to Burn, Not Store, Fat: Mouse Study

Findings could help to find treatments for fight obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, researchers report.

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·October 1, 2018·4 min read

Artificial Sweeteners Have Toxic Effects on Gut Bacteria

A new study reports FDA approved artificial sweeteners and some sports supplements are toxic to digestive gut bacteria. Researchers say the consumption of artificial sweeteners can adversely affect gut microbial activity, causing a wide range of health issues from cancers to type-2 diabetes.