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·November 7, 2016·4 min read

Brains of Those with Anorexia and Bulimia Can Override Urge to Eat

Researchers have identified a neurological reasons why people with eating disorders are able to override the urge to eat.

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·October 1, 2018·6 min read

Cancer Hijacks the Microbiome to Glut Itself on Glucose

Researchers report leukemia undercuts the normal ability of cells to consume glucose, leaving more glucose available to help feed the growth of cancer cells.

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·October 17, 2020·3 min read

Could Excessive Sugar Intake Contribute to Aggressive Behaviors, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder?

Study reveals a high fructose diet could contribute to bipolar disorder, ADHD, and behavioral aggression.

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·March 1, 2017·3 min read

Even After Treatment, Brains of Anorexia Patients Not Fully Recovered

A new study reports that, even after extensive treatment and weight gain, the brains of those with anorexia may remain altered, leaving them at additional risk of relapse.

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·March 14, 2019·4 min read

Expectant mothers can prevent fetal brain problems caused by the flu

Choline, an essential nutrient, can help prevent fetal brain development problems in infants whose mothers experience common infections, such as influenza, during pregnancy.

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·September 23, 2020·3 min read

Fructose Made in the Brain Could Be a Mechanism Driving Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's disease may be driven by excessive fructose metabolism in the brain. The findings shed light on why diseases, such as diabetes and obesity, are linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's.

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·February 6, 2018·3 min read

Immune System Dysfunction May Occur Early in Alzheimer’s

Researchers say their findings about immune system changes early in Alzheimer's could lead to new blood tests that may be used to detect the disease before it becomes symptomatic.

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·December 15, 2017·3 min read

Little Understood Cells Helps Mice See Color

A new study sheds insight into how mice see in color. The findings could have implications for treating human visual disorders.

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·March 24, 2021·3 min read

Repurposed Drug Improves Cognition in Alzheimer’s Patients

Sargramostim, a medication that boosts white blood cells following cancer treatment, appears to improve memory and cognition in people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease.