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·July 29, 2017·3 min read

Dulled Taste May Prompt More Calories on Path to Obesity

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.

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·July 18, 2017·4 min read

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

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.

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·July 5, 2017·7 min read

Brain’s Immune Cells May Drive Overeating and Weight Gain

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.

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·December 15, 2016·4 min read

Does Good Tasting Food Cause Weight Gain?

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

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·November 2, 2016·4 min read

Sleep Deprivation May Cause People to Eat More Calories

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

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·October 25, 2016·4 min read

Sleep Loss Tied to Gut Microbiota Changes in Humans

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

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·October 1, 2015·3 min read

Night Owls More Likely to Gain Excess Weight

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.

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·August 6, 2015·1 min read

Knowing You’re Overweight May Lead to Further Weight Gain

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.