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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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Night Owls More Likely to Gain Excess Weight

Neuroscience NewsOctober 1, 2015

A new study reports teens and young adults who go to bed later are more likely to gain weight than their peers who adhere to a more sensible bed time.... Read More...

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Knowing You’re Overweight May Lead to Further Weight Gain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 6, 2015

According to a new study, those who are aware they are overweight or obese might gain more weight than those who are unaware of their weight problems.... Read More...

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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

Night Owls More Likely to Gain Excess Weight

Knowing You’re Overweight May Lead to Further Weight Gain