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·September 8, 2023·6 min read

Big Tobacco’s Legacy: Pushing Hyperpalatable Foods in America

Food brands owned by tobacco companies have actively disseminated hyperpalatable foods, loaded with salts, fats, and sugars, to American consumers. Researchers say these foods provide an enhanced eating experience that's hard to resist.

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·September 5, 2023·5 min read

Adolescent BMI Link: Rising Weights, Rising Depression Risks

New research identifies a strong correlation between higher BMI in children aged 12-16 and increased risks of depression symptoms. The association weakens for the age bracket 16-21, suggesting an age-sensitive period during early adolescence.

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·September 4, 2023·4 min read

Modern Diets Are Rewiring Our Appetite for Obesity

Humans strongly regulate their protein intake, leading to increased consumption if protein is diluted in their diets. Modern-day processed foods, rich in fats and carbohydrates, dilute protein, prompting people to consume more calories trying to meet their protein needs.

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·September 3, 2023·2 min read

Top 5 Neuroscience Discoveries of the Week – September 3, 2023

This week in neuroscience, we've seen groundbreaking advancements ranging from a diet that can potentially extend lifespan without calorie restriction, to a new drug that could revolutionize obesity treatment.

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·August 31, 2023·5 min read

Brain’s Weight Switch Found: Eat What You Want, Lose Weight With New Treatment

A revolutionary discovery reveals that astrocytes, star-shaped cells in the brain, play a key role in regulating fat metabolism and obesity. These cells act on a cluster of neurons, known as the GABRA5 cluster, effectively acting as a "switch" for weight regulation.

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·July 19, 2023·8 min read

Epigenetic Marking of Satiety Gene Influences Obesity Risk in Women

Researchers identified an epigenetic factor that influences women's risk of obesity. The study found that the risk of obesity increases by 44% if there are a large number of methyl groups attached to the POMC gene, associated with the feeling of satiety.

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·June 27, 2023·3 min read

Obesity Alters Brain’s Response to Food Cues

New research using molecular imaging with 18F-flubatine PET/MRI shows a distinct response to food cues in the brains of obese individuals compared to those of normal-weight individuals. The study sheds light on the biological mechanisms of obesity and opens the door to potential targeted treatments.

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·June 12, 2023·4 min read

Obesity and the Brain: Stubborn Dopamine Responses Hamper Weight Loss

The brain responses to specific nutrients are significantly diminished in individuals with obesity, even after weight loss. The study found that those with obesity released less dopamine in areas of the brain crucial for food intake motivation, compared to their healthy-weight counterparts.

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·May 30, 2023·5 min read

The Weight of the Mind: The Link Between Obesity and Mental Disorders

A comprehensive study underscores the heightened risk of mental disorders in individuals with obesity. The research, spanning 1997 to 2014, reveals that obesity tends to precede the manifestation of psychiatric diagnoses such as depression, nicotine addiction, and anxiety, among others.

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·May 20, 2023·4 min read

Toddler Gut Bacteria Predicts Future Obesity

The composition and volume of gut bacteria in toddlers at the age of 3.5 can predict their body mass index (BMI) at age 5, regardless of prematurity at birth, a new study reports. Findings indicate alterations in gut microbiota linked with adult obesity might commence early in childhood. The study highlighted specific types of gut bacteria that are highly predictive of BMI at age 5.

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·May 18, 2023·4 min read

The Cold Truth: Chilling Out in the Morning May Boost Fat Burning in Men

Cold exposure in the morning could be more beneficial in boosting metabolism and burning fat in men than in the evening. The study focused on brown adipose tissue (BAT), a distinct type of fat that burns calories to produce heat, particularly in cold temperatures. However, the same effect did not hold true for women.

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·April 26, 2023·5 min read

Obesity’s Heavy Toll: Preteens With Excess BMI Show Troubling Changes in Brain Function, Structure, and Cognition

A large national study finds that preteens with excess weight show significant differences in cognitive performance, brain structures, and brain circuitry when compared to those with normal body-mass index. Although the study cannot establish causation, it suggests a significant association between BMI and brain measures, raising concerns about tracking adolescent brain health and intervening through lifestyle modifications.

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obesity

Big Tobacco’s Legacy: Pushing Hyperpalatable Foods in America

Adolescent BMI Link: Rising Weights, Rising Depression Risks

Modern Diets Are Rewiring Our Appetite for Obesity

Top 5 Neuroscience Discoveries of the Week – September 3, 2023

Brain’s Weight Switch Found: Eat What You Want, Lose Weight With New Treatment

Epigenetic Marking of Satiety Gene Influences Obesity Risk in Women

Obesity Alters Brain’s Response to Food Cues

Obesity and the Brain: Stubborn Dopamine Responses Hamper Weight Loss

The Weight of the Mind: The Link Between Obesity and Mental Disorders

Toddler Gut Bacteria Predicts Future Obesity

The Cold Truth: Chilling Out in the Morning May Boost Fat Burning in Men

Obesity’s Heavy Toll: Preteens With Excess BMI Show Troubling Changes in Brain Function, Structure, and Cognition

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