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How Sleep May Contribute to Adverse Weight Gain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 26, 2018

Researchers report just one night of sleep loss can have a tissue specific impact on metabolism and the regulation of gene expression. The study could explain why those who suffer chronic sleep loss or work shifts are at greater risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes.... Read More...

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Fat Consumption is the Only Cause of Weight Gain

Neuroscience NewsJuly 14, 2018

Researchers say dietary fats, not sugars or proteins, are the only cause of weight gain.... Read More...

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Binging, Purging and Fasting More Common in Overweight and Obese Young Adults

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2018

A new study reports overweight and obese young adults are almost twice as likely than their peers of lower weight to binge, purge and embark on other behaviors associated with eating disorders. Researchers found Asian/Pacific islanders and sexual minorities were also at higher risk of developing eating disorders.... Read More...

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Body Clock and Gut Microbiota Work Together to Pack on Pounds

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 12, 2017

A new Science study sheds light on how the gut microbiota interacts with circadian rhythm to impact metabolism. Researchers say the finding could help explain why those who work night shifts have higher rates of metabolic diseases. ... Read More...

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Later Circadian Timing of Food Intake Is Associated with Increased Body Mass Index

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 8, 2017

According to researchers, those who eat in close proximity to their natural melatonin onset are more likely to have a higher percentage of body fat and BMI than those who eat earlier.... Read More...

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Weight Gain Receptor Linked to Antipsychotic Drug

Neuroscience NewsAugust 15, 2017

A new study implicates serotonin 2c receptors with metabolic side effects caused by a common class of antipsychotic medications.... Read More...

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Dulled Taste May Prompt More Calories on Path to Obesity

Neuroscience NewsJuly 29, 2017

A new study reveals blocking taste receptors leads people to desire sweeter, higher calorie foods. Researchers believe a dulled sense of taste could increase a person's obesity risk. ... Read More...

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Eating at ‘Wrong Time’ Affects Body Weight and Circadian Rhythm

Neuroscience NewsJuly 18, 2017

Eating late, or at inappropriate times might have a significant impact on both weight and normal sleep-wake patterns, a new study published in Cell Metabolism reports.... Read More...

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Brain’s Immune Cells May Drive Overeating and Weight Gain

Neuroscience NewsJuly 5, 2017

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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Does Good Tasting Food Cause Weight Gain?

Neuroscience NewsDecember 15, 2016

Researchers question whether eating 'good tasting' foods drives overeating leading to obesity.... Read More...

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Sleep Deprivation May Cause People to Eat More Calories

Neuroscience NewsNovember 2, 2016

Researchers report sleep deprivation may cause people to consume more calories the following day.... Read More...

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Sleep Loss Tied to Gut Microbiota Changes in Humans

Neuroscience NewsOctober 25, 2016

A new study reports sleep loss can lead to alterations in gut bacteria that have previously been linked to diabetes and obesity in humans.... Read More...

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How Sleep May Contribute to Adverse Weight Gain

Fat Consumption is the Only Cause of Weight Gain

Binging, Purging and Fasting More Common in Overweight and Obese Young Adults

Body Clock and Gut Microbiota Work Together to Pack on Pounds

Later Circadian Timing of Food Intake Is Associated with Increased Body Mass Index

Weight Gain Receptor Linked to Antipsychotic Drug

Dulled Taste May Prompt More Calories on Path to Obesity

Eating at ‘Wrong Time’ Affects Body Weight and Circadian Rhythm

Brain’s Immune Cells May Drive Overeating and Weight Gain

Does Good Tasting Food Cause Weight Gain?

Sleep Deprivation May Cause People to Eat More Calories

Sleep Loss Tied to Gut Microbiota Changes in Humans