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Marijuana users weigh less, defying the munchies

Neuroscience NewsApril 19, 2019

On average, cannabis users weight 2 pounds less, and have a lower BMI, than those who do not consume marijuana. The findings contradict the popular belief that those who get the munchies after using the substance gain more weight.... Read More...

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Breast milk analyses show new opportunities for reducing risk of childhood obesity

Neuroscience NewsApril 10, 2019

Maternal obesity is associated with differences in breast milk composition from that of mothers with a lower BMI. The variations of the metabolites may contribute to a higher risk of childhood obesity in children whose mothers are overweight. The findings point to a potential breast milk dependent mechanism for the mother-child transmission of obesity.... Read More...

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Slim People Have a Genetic Advantage When it Comes to Maintaining Their Weight

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 25, 2019

Researchers identified several common genetic variants involved in obesity, as well as new genetic regions involved in severe obesity and healthy thinness. ... Read More...

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Wired for Obesity: Genes Involved in Development Can Affect Body Weight

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 17, 2019

Study reveals people with obesity have more mutations in semaphorin signaling in the hypothalamus, implying semaphorins may be critical for maintaining a healthy body weight.... Read More...

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Sugar Targets Gut Microbe Linked to Lean and Healthy People

Neuroscience NewsDecember 18, 2018

A new study looks at the effect a Western style diet has on the gut microbiome. Researchers report both fructose and glucose block the production of Roc, a protein required for the colonization of beneficial bacteria in the gut.... Read More...

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Strongest Evidence Yet That Obesity Causes Depression

Neuroscience NewsNovember 12, 2018

A new study reports obesity can significantly increase the risk of depression, even in the absence of other health problems.... Read More...

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Making Mice Lose Weight by Imitating Effects From Cold and Nicotine

Neuroscience NewsOctober 29, 2018

By stimulating cold and nicotine receptors, researchers successfully improved metabolism in mice, helping them to lose weight. Further studies will investigate whether the same results can be achieved in humans. ... Read More...

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Weight Loss Success Linked with Active Self Control Regions of Brain

Neuroscience NewsOctober 18, 2018

A new neuroimaging study found those who achieved greater success at losing weight showed increased activation in regions of the lateral prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with self control.... Read More...

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Effects of High Fat Diet May Be Passed on For Three Generations

Neuroscience NewsOctober 12, 2018

Researchers report high fat diet in female mice can have an epigenetic effect on future generations. The study found high fat diets had lead to an increased risk of obesity, insulin resistance and addictive behaviors over three generations of offspring. ... Read More...

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A Molecular Link Between Body Weight and Early Puberty Identified

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2018

Researchers report becoming overweight at an early age can trigger the early onset of puberty in females. ... Read More...

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Genes Are Not Destiny When it Comes to Weight

Neuroscience NewsOctober 9, 2018

The genetic influence on weight is halved when children are raised in a home environment where healthy eating and exercise is encouraged, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Diet and Weight May Affect Bipolar Treatment Response

Neuroscience NewsOctober 7, 2018

Researchers report diet and weight may hinder the response to medications for some with bipolar disorder. The study found those who had a better quality of diet and lower BMI responded better to treatments than those who were overweight and ate foods that promoted inflammation.... Read More...

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