A new study suggests carriers of a genetic mutation in the serotonin 2B receptor may be protected from obesity and insulin resistance. Read More
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. Read More
Chemical compound mimics the beneficial effects of exercise, including fat burning and increasing stamina, a new study reports. Read More
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. Read More
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%. Read More
Researchers report becoming overweight at an early age can trigger the early onset of puberty in females. Read More
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. Read More
Researchers focus on gray matter volume on three areas of the brain. Findings suggest cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity and diabetes could be early indicators for Alzheimer's disease. Read More
Soybean oil, the most consumed cooking oil in the US, has been linked to neurological and metabolic alterations in mice. Soybean oil-fed mice showed decreased levels of oxytocin in the hypothalamus. Read More
Researchers have discovered an epigenetic switch that can 'shut down' obesity. Read More
Neurodegeneration sets in earlier for those with unhealthy diets and lifestyle choices. Read More
A protein associated with anxiety and depression has been found to act as a link between the stress regulatory system and metabolic processes, research report. Read More
