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·April 3, 2019·3 min read

People with Obesity Often Feel ‘Dehumanized’

Study reveals people often discriminate against those who suffer from obesity to a point of dehumanization. Those who blatantly 'dehumanize' those who are overweight are more likely to support health policies that discriminate against people because of their weight.

This is the chemical structure of FKBP51

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·April 1, 2019·3 min read

Depression, obesity, chronic pain could be treated by targeting the same key protein

Researchers have developed a compound that blocks the FKBP51 protein, which helps reduce chronic pain, provides positive outcomes for diet-induced obesity and improves symptoms of depression.

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·March 31, 2019·4 min read

Scientists find brain mechanism that naturally combats overeating

Hippocampal dopamine 2 receptors, cells known to play a role in regulating memory, help curb the impulse to overeat.

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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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·January 31, 2019·4 min read

Identity Crisis of Satiety Neurons Leads to Obesity

A new study reveals the molecular switch that helps control the function of satiety neurons and body weight.

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·January 28, 2019·4 min read

Screen Time Before Bed Puts Children at Risk of Anxiety, Obesity and Poor Sleep

A new study reports children and pre-teens who are exposed to screen time in the dark an hour before sleep are more likely to have sleep disturbances, a higher risk of anxiety and may be more prone to obesity.

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·January 25, 2019·6 min read

Slim People Have a Genetic Advantage When it Comes to Maintaining Their Weight

Researchers identified several common genetic variants involved in obesity, as well as new genetic regions involved in severe obesity and healthy thinness.

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·January 21, 2019·3 min read

Our Genes Affect Where Fat is Stored on Our Bodies

According to a new study, genetic factors heavily influence where we are most likely to store fat on our bodies. Researchers found the relationship between genetics and fat storage is more significant in women than in men.

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·January 21, 2019·5 min read

Unexpected Link Between Feeding and Memory Brain Areas Discovered

A new study reveals how NCOR1/2 regulates memory involving a newly identified circuit between the lateral hypothalamus and hippocampus. Researchers believe the findings could have implications for future studies related to ASD and neurodegenerative diseases.

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·January 17, 2019·4 min read

Wired for Obesity: Genes Involved in Development Can Affect Body Weight

Study reveals people with obesity have more mutations in semaphorin signaling in the hypothalamus, implying semaphorins may be critical for maintaining a healthy body weight.

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·January 14, 2019·1 min read

Memory of Last Meal Influences How Much is Eaten Next: Rat Study

Researchers have identified neurons in the brains of rats that control future food intake by preserving memories of past meals. The findings suggest boosting meal memories could help to manage overeating and curb obesity.

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·January 12, 2019·4 min read

Bile Acids Mediate Metabolic Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery

Researchers report bile acids play a key role in providing positive metabolic effects after weight loss surgery. The study also suggest the intestinal microbiome participates in post surgical improvements following gastric bypass. The findings could help develop new treatments for diabetes and obesity, researchers report.

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obesity

People with Obesity Often Feel ‘Dehumanized’

Depression, obesity, chronic pain could be treated by targeting the same key protein

Scientists find brain mechanism that naturally combats overeating

A Reciprocal Relationship Between Obesity and Self Control

Identity Crisis of Satiety Neurons Leads to Obesity

Screen Time Before Bed Puts Children at Risk of Anxiety, Obesity and Poor Sleep

Slim People Have a Genetic Advantage When it Comes to Maintaining Their Weight

Our Genes Affect Where Fat is Stored on Our Bodies

Unexpected Link Between Feeding and Memory Brain Areas Discovered

Wired for Obesity: Genes Involved in Development Can Affect Body Weight

Memory of Last Meal Influences How Much is Eaten Next: Rat Study

Bile Acids Mediate Metabolic Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery

Glioblastoma’s Chaos Follows Predictable Rules

One Autism Mutation Collapses the Whole Gene Network

Why Bitter Coffee Starts to Taste So Good to Your Brain

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