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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…