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·February 18, 2021·4 min read

How the Brains of Obese People Function Differently From Those of Healthy Weight

People who suffer from obesity have stronger connections between brain areas associated with the motivation to eat and the rewarding effect of food consumption. Additionally, researchers found noted differences in the thickness of the cerebral cortex of obese test subjects. Read More

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·December 28, 2019·4 min read

High BMI may improve cancer survival

Those with a higher body mass index who are given atezolizumab to treat cancer have an improved rate of survival, a new study reveals. Read More

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·November 30, 2017·4 min read

Obesity Increases Dementia Risk

UCL researchers report people with a higher body mass index are more likely to develop dementia than those of a lower weight. Read More

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·February 25, 2015·5 min read

Researchers Redefine Role of Brain’s ‘Hunger Circuit’

A new study could have positive implications for developing anti obesity treatments. Read More

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·April 14, 2018·4 min read

Sweet Tooth Gene Linked to Less Body Fat

Researchers report people with the 'sweet tooth', FGF21 genetic mutation tend to have less body fat. However, the genetic mutation is also linked to slightly elevated blood pressure. Read More

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·June 13, 2019·4 min read

An extra burger meal a day eats the brain away

Neurodegeneration sets in earlier for those with unhealthy diets and lifestyle choices. Read More

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·July 5, 2017·7 min read

Brain’s Immune Cells May Drive Overeating and Weight Gain

Researchers report microglia, immune cells found in the brain, may trigger overeating and increase weight gain as a response to high fat diets. The study suggests targeting microglia could provide new treatment options to help curb obesity. Read More

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·January 2, 2017·4 min read

Delays in Child Development Linked to Parental Obesity

According to a new study, children of obese parents may face neurodevelopmental delays. Read More

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·December 4, 2018·4 min read

Gene that Lets You Eat As Much As You Like Holds Promise Against Obesity

Removing the RCAN1 gene in mice reduced weight gain, even when the animals were fed high fat diets for prolonged periods of time. Researchers say the findings could help develop new treatments to help prevent obesity in humans. Read More

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·June 21, 2018·6 min read

Your Brain Anatomy May Play a Role in Determining Your Food Choices

Gray matter volume in the dosolateral and ventromedial prefrontal cortex predicts whether you will choose a health food option or not, researchers report. Read More

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·August 28, 2019·3 min read

The role of a single molecule in obesity

A molecule called 27HC directly affects white adipose tissue and increases body fat, even if you eat a healthy diet. Read More

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·September 18, 2019·5 min read

How sleepless nights compromise the health of your gut

Study reveals the function of specific immune cells, well documented as playing a significant role in gut health, is directly controlled by our circadian clock. Read More

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