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·April 19, 2018·4 min read

Neurons Derived From Super-Obese People Respond Differently to Appetite Hormone

According to researchers, neurons generated from super obese people are more likely to dysregulate hormones related to hunger and feeding behaviors.

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·April 18, 2018·6 min read

Leptin’s Neural Circuit Identified

A new gene editing study reveals how the hormone leptin can help to prevent diabetes and obesity.

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·April 16, 2018·4 min read

Lack of Sleep Leads to Obesity in Children and Adolescents

Researchers have identified a link between short sleep duration in childhood and the development of obesity later in life.

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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.

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·April 13, 2018·8 min read

Overeating? It May be a Brain Glitch

Researchers explore the neuroscience behind binge eating and the triggers that might make us reach for comfort foods.

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·April 9, 2018·4 min read

Binge Eating Mice Reveal Obesity Clues

A new study reports mice fed on diets that contained high fat foods and chocolate had altered feeding routines and food related behaviors.

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·April 5, 2018·5 min read

Researchers Identify Area of the Amygdala Involved in Taste Aversion

A new study implicates the basolateral amygdala in conditioned taste aversion. The study could pave the way for treatments to curb taste aversions associated with chemotherapy and eating disorders.

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·April 3, 2018·5 min read

We’ll Pay More for Unhealthy Foods We Crave

According to a new NYU study, people are willing to pay more money for unhealthy foods when craving them. Additionally, we are willing to pay disproportionately more for bigger portion sizes of the foods we crave.

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·March 22, 2018·4 min read

Obesity Trigger Identified Within Human Gut

According to researchers, gut serotonin levels are doubled in obese people. Researchers report obesity may be characterized by an increased capacity to release and produce serotonin in the gut.