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·August 10, 2016·4 min read

‘Aggressive Drunk’ Gene May Protect Carriers From Obesity and Associated Risks

A new study suggests carriers of a genetic mutation in the serotonin 2B receptor may be protected from obesity and insulin resistance.

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·July 31, 2020·3 min read

‘Talkative’ Brain Regions Create Self-Control Challenges for Teens With Obesity

Obesity risk in teens appears to be associated with stronger connectivity within and between regions of the brain implicated in determining the salience of stimuli. This may have implications for reward processing. Researchers report executive control efforts in the brain decrease when salience and reward-processing regions are engaged in teens with obesity.

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·May 5, 2017·6 min read

“Exercise in a Pill” Boosts Athletic Endurance By 70 Percent

Chemical compound mimics the beneficial effects of exercise, including fat burning and increasing stamina, a new study reports.

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·July 5, 2018·3 min read

“Skinny Fat” in Older Adults May Predict Alzheimer’s Risk

Researchers say the combination of low muscle mass and strength in the context of high fat mass, could be a predictor of cognitive function in older adults. Sarcopenic obesity could be used to predict risk factors for developing dementia, the study reports.

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·July 20, 2017·4 min read

1 in 3 Cases of Dementia Are Preventable

Researchers have identified nine risk factors during different stages in life that may increase a person's likelihood of developing dementia. At least 35% of dementia cases, researchers say, may be directly linked to these risk factors. By taking steps to reduce risks and by improving education, it is estimated that the incidence of dementia can be reduced by as much as 20%.

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·June 16, 2022·4 min read

30-Year Study Links Childhood Obesity and Fitness to Midlife Cognition

Children with higher cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness and a lower waist-to-hip ratio had higher scores in cognitive tests for attention and processing speed during middle age.

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·February 6, 2023·3 min read

A Change in Brain Function Contributes to Obesity

Researchers identified a reduction in function in the lateral orbitofrontal cortex of obese mice.

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·May 19, 2021·6 min read

A Complex Link Between Body Mass Index and Alzheimer’s

While there is an association between obesity during midlife and an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, researchers say the link doesn't necessarily extend into later life. A new study revealed higher genetic risk for Alzheimer's and lower BMI, especially in older men, was linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and predicted the disease progression.

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·October 11, 2018·4 min read

A Molecular Link Between Body Weight and Early Puberty Identified

Researchers report becoming overweight at an early age can trigger the early onset of puberty in females.

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·February 26, 2019·4 min read

A Reciprocal Relationship Between Obesity and Self Control

Researchers report obesity may be a result of reduced activity in the prefrontal cortex, which can influence self control and predispose a person to overeating.

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·May 20, 2025·5 min read

Acetate and Bacteria Team Up to Burn Fat

A new study reveals that acetate—when paired with specific gut bacteria—can significantly reduce fat and liver mass in both normal and obese mice. Researchers used a supplement called AceCel, which delivers acetate directly to the large intestine, promoting the growth of Bacteroides bacteria.

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·July 15, 2024·5 min read

Adjusting Proteins Increases Ozempic’s Effectiveness

Adjusting melanocortin proteins in the brain enhances the effectiveness of GLP-1 diabetes and weight-loss drugs. By inhibiting MC3R or activating MC4R, mice showed increased sensitivity to these drugs, leading to more significant weight loss and reduced feeding without additional side effects.

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obesity

‘Aggressive Drunk’ Gene May Protect Carriers From Obesity and Associated Risks

‘Talkative’ Brain Regions Create Self-Control Challenges for Teens With Obesity

“Exercise in a Pill” Boosts Athletic Endurance By 70 Percent

“Skinny Fat” in Older Adults May Predict Alzheimer’s Risk

1 in 3 Cases of Dementia Are Preventable

30-Year Study Links Childhood Obesity and Fitness to Midlife Cognition

A Change in Brain Function Contributes to Obesity

A Complex Link Between Body Mass Index and Alzheimer’s

A Molecular Link Between Body Weight and Early Puberty Identified

A Reciprocal Relationship Between Obesity and Self Control

Acetate and Bacteria Team Up to Burn Fat

Adjusting Proteins Increases Ozempic’s Effectiveness

Resource Scarcity Alters Maternal Brain Activity to Hinder Caregiving

Existing Drug Could Halt Brain Inflammation in Alzheimer’s

Ultraprocessed Foods Alter Insulin and Brain Reward Responses

Optogenetics Pioneers Win 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

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