Household Cleaners May Contribute to Obesity in Kids By Altering the Gut Microbiome
Antibacterial cleaning products have the ability to alter the gut microbiome, increasing the risk for obesity in children, researchers report. ... Read More...
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The Link Between Obesity, Genetics and the Brain
A new study sheds light on the roles both genetics and neuroanatomy play in obesity. Researchers report those with higher BMI had reduced cognitive flexibility, reduced ability to delay gratification and worse verbal memory. Additionally, those with increased BMI have increased amygdala and left prefrontal cortex volume.... Read More...
Marijuana Found in Breast Milk up to Six Days after Use
A new study reveals marijuana may be present in breast milk six days after exposure. Researchers report 63% of samples taken from mothers who used cannabis contained traces of THC up to six days after using the drug.... Read More...
How Sleep May Contribute to Adverse Weight Gain
Researchers report just one night of sleep loss can have a tissue specific impact on metabolism and the regulation of gene expression. The study could explain why those who suffer chronic sleep loss or work shifts are at greater risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes.... Read More...
Destructive Mechanism That Blocks the Brain from Knowing When to Stop Eating Identified
Researchers report mice fed a high fat diet produce an enzyme called MMP-2, which results in leptin being blocked from binding to its receptors. This, they report, prevents neurons from signaling that the stomach is full. The study suggests blocking MMP-2 may help people with obesity to lose weight.... Read More...
Baby Poop May Be a Source of Beneficial Probiotics
Researchers have developed a probiotic 'cocktail' from gut bacteria found in infant feces. They say the 'cocktail' could help to increase the body's ability to produce short chain fatty acids. The probiotic could be used to help those suffering from cancers, autoimmune disorders, obesity, diabetes and other disorders which limit the ability of the body to produce SCFAs naturally. ... Read More...
Poor Sleep Triggers Viral Loneliness and Social Rejection
A new study reveals a link between sleep deprivation and heightened feelings of social isolation. Researchers report sleep loss blunts activity in the brain that normally encourages social engagement.... Read More...
Got the ‘Drunchies’? How Heavy Drinking Affects Diet
Researchers examine typical eating habits after a night of drinking.... Read More...
Measure of Belly Fat in Older Adults Linked to Cognitive Impairment
Researchers report your body fat could be a predictor of cognitive decline. The study reveals older people with higher waist to hip ratios had reduced cognitive function.... Read More...
How the Brain Reacts to Food May Be Linked to Overeating
A new study reports when certain brain areas react more strongly to food rewards than financial rewards, children are more likely to overeat, even if they are not hungry or overweight.... Read More...
Fat Consumption is the Only Cause of Weight Gain
Researchers say dietary fats, not sugars or proteins, are the only cause of weight gain.... Read More...
How Shift Work Disrupts Metabolism
Researchers report metabolic disruptions often seen in shift workers are not influenced by the brain's circadian rhythm, but by peripheral oscillators in the liver, gut and pancreas.... Read More...