FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 23, 2017·4 min readSugar’s “Tipping Point” Link to Alzheimer’s RevealedIn early Alzheimer's, glycation damages an enzyme that plays a crucial role in immune response and insulin regulation, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 23, 2017·3 min readFructose is Generated in the Human BrainResearchers report the brain is able to convert glucose into fructose.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 2, 2017·4 min readDelays in Child Development Linked to Parental ObesityAccording to a new study, children of obese parents may face neurodevelopmental delays.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 29, 2016·4 min readInactivity in Obese Mice Linked to Decreased Motivation to MoveResearchers link physical inactivity in obese mice to altered dopamine receptors rather than their body weight.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·December 19, 2016·4 min readNew Biomarker Predicts Alzheimer’s and Link to DiabetesAutotaxin predicts type 2 diabetes and cognitive decline, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·December 19, 2016·5 min readGenetics Link Sleep Disturbances With Restless Leg Syndrome, Schizophrenia and ObesityResearchers have identified a genetic link between a diverse array of health disorders and sleep problems.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 15, 2016·4 min readDoes Good Tasting Food Cause Weight Gain?Researchers question whether eating 'good tasting' foods drives overeating leading to obesity.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 9, 2016·5 min readHigher BMI in Adolescence May Affect Cognitive Function in MidlifeA new study reports on the link between a teen's BMI and their cognitive function in midlife.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 27, 2016·2 min readNew Target Receptor Discovered in the Fight Against ObesityResearchers implicate the FFAR2 receptor in obesity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 2, 2016·3 min readBrain Volume Predicts Successful Weight Loss in Elderly PeopleA non invasive brain scan may help doctors predict who will be successful in their weight loss efforts, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 2, 2016·4 min readSleep Deprivation May Cause People to Eat More CaloriesResearchers report sleep deprivation may cause people to consume more calories the following day.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 10, 2016·4 min readHow the Stomach Talks to the BrainA new study looks at how the digestive tract communicates with the brain and could help find new treatment options for obesity.Read More