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·July 6, 2023·3 min read

The Human Heat Limit: Metabolic Rates Spike at 104-122°F

Researchers have discovered an upper critical temperature (UCT) for humans, likely between 104-122°F (40°C-50°C). Their research indicates that the human body's resting metabolic rate, an indicator of energy consumption, rises in hot and humid conditions.

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·April 18, 2020·3 min read

Exercise during pregnancy reduces obesity among offspring

Exercise during pregnancy stimulates the production of brown adipose tissue in the developing fetus. This can help reduce the risk of childhood obesity.

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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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·March 16, 2018·4 min read

Study Casts Doubt on Ketamine Nasal Sprays for Depression

A new study reports intranasal delivery of ketamine may cause problematic side effects for some people with depression.

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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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·September 16, 2015·4 min read

Researchers Identify Three Distinct Subtypes of Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have identified three distinct sub-types of Alzheimer's disease. The finding could lead to new fields of highly targeted Alzheimer's research and potential new treatments for the disease.

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·June 6, 2016·5 min read

Researchers Detail Link Between Stress and Diabetes

Researchers report they have established a link between emotional stress and diabetes.

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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 20, 2018·5 min read

Important New Piece in Huntington’s Disease Puzzle Identified

Researchers have identified a reduced exchange of glutamine between astrocytes and neurons in a new Huntington's disease study.

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·December 30, 2019·6 min read

Hangovers happen as your body tries to protect itself from alcohol’s toxic effects

Researchers explore the biology behind hangovers, including how excessive alcohol consumption alters glutamate, serotonin, and dopamine. The paper also examines how to reduce the effects of a heavy night's drinking.