Scientists Have Discovered a Microprotein That Increases Appetite
Scientists uncovered over 3,800 tiny proteins that play a role in metabolism and discovered that one microprotein, Gm8773, boosts feeding activity in mice – offering…
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Scientists Reveal Genetic Mechanism Linked to High-Calorie Food-Fueled Obesity
High-calorie foods—high in fat, oil, and sugar—often taste delicious but can also cause overeating, leading to obesity and major health problems. But what stimulates the…
How To Avoid Holiday Weight Gain – 9 Tips To Help You Stay in Shape This Christmas Season
The Christmas holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and, of course, food. With so many temptations around every corner, it’s also the time…
Overeating? Researchers Discover That These Cells May Be To Blame
A new study reveals that a region of the brain called the amygdala may be responsible for overeating. The amygdala, a region of the brain,…
Scientists Discover Why Late-Night Eating Leads to Diabetes and Weight Gain
Health benefits come from eating during the daytime, demonstrating a potential link to energy release. Scientists at Northwestern Medicine have uncovered the mechanism behind why…
Gaining Weight While Pregnant Can Raise Your Risk of Heart Disease
Excessive gestational weight gain raises the risk of maternal cardiovascular disease In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death. The phrase…
Obesity Might Be a Result of Your Body’s Chemistry
Scientists are investigating the connections between obesity, age, and body chemistry. Obesity is described as an abnormal or excessive buildup of fat that poses a…
Metabolism Changes With Age – But Exactly When Is Quite Surprising
Researchers have precisely measured life’s metabolic highs and lows, from birth to old age, and the findings might surprise you. Most of us remember a…
Mid-Life Weight Gain Linked to Decline in Lung Capacity
Weight loss associated with slowing of this decline in lung capacity. Mid-life weight gain is linked to an acceleration in the natural decline in lung…
New Study Uncovers Why People Gain Weight As They Get Older [Video]
Many people struggle to keep their weight in check as they get older. Now new research at Karolinska Institutet has uncovered why that is: Lipid…
New Discovery Reveals Fat Cells Are Sensitive to Sunlight, May Explain Winter Weight Gain
We may have a new reason, in addition to vitamin D generation, to bask in a little sunshine. A breakthrough study by University of Alberta…
Yale Researchers Shed Light on Binge-Eating
New research from Yale University shows that activating neurons in an area of the brain not previously associated with feeding can produce binge-eating behavior in…
Brain Activity Predicts Weight Gain
A new study set to appear in The Journal Neuroscience illustrates that it is the way the brain responds to food cues when individuals are…
