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Researchers from Rutgers University have conducted a close investigation of the metabolic differences between night owls and early birds, finding those who prefer staying up late may be at greater risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.Continue Read… Continue reading Metabolic study finds night owls more susceptible to diabetes, heart disease
An incredible study published in Nature has reported the discovery of a novel gut-brain pathway that drives our appetite for fatty foods. The research found cells in our gut sense the presence of fat in food and can directly talk to parts of our brain … Continue reading Discovery reveals new gut-brain pathway driving fatty food cravings
An incredible new study led by a team from the Scripps Research Institute has discovered a novel communication pathway between fat cells and the brain. The findings reveal that the brain doesn’t regulate fat burning by just slowly responding to hormona… Continue reading Researchers discover new way fat cells talk directly with the brain
Scientists investigating the way a certain type of fat behaves in response to cold have made a discovery that could have ramifications for cancer treatment. The breakthrough centers on the way the body metabolizes glucose, and hints at the possibility … Continue reading Cold-activated brown fat soaks up glucose to starve tumors of fuel
The pursuit of next-generation treatments for obesity has scientists hunting for singular enzymes that can be targeted to switch off certain functions of the metabolism, and studies continue to turn up some promising candidates. The latest comes from s… Continue reading Enzyme depletion suppresses appetite to stop weight gain in obese mice
A weight loss journey might look markedly different for different people, and studies are continuing to turn up valuable insights into ways exercise regimes can be tailored to the individual. The latest findings in this area come from a team at Austral… Continue reading Weight training burns fat as well as aerobic exercise, on the right diet
A new article in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease Reports has proposed a novel hypothesis for the cause of Alzheimer’s disease. The article argues Alzheimer’s is caused by a damaged blood-brain barrier allowing fatty molecules known as lipids to invade the brain and trigger a cascade of events that result in neurodegeneration and cognitive decline.
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Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Brain, Blood-brain barrier, University of Reading, Fat cells, Neuroscience
Continue reading New hypothesis argues leaky blood-brain barrier triggers Alzheimer’s
Improving our understanding of the impact obesity has on individual cells could go a long way to preventing some of its deleterious downstream effects, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Harvard scientists studying the molecular structure of … Continue reading Repairing cell structures altered by obesity restores metabolic function
Research continues to uncover the role that inflammation plays in obesity and the development of related conditions, and a new study has shed yet more light on the issue. Scientists have found that modifying so-called “checkpoint proteins” in the immun… Continue reading Tweaks to immune checkpoint proteins apply brakes to obesity
The interplay between obesity and its many complications, such as type 2 diabetes, is complex and can involve factors such as inflammation and insulin resistance. Better understanding these relationships can reveal new ways to prevent adverse health ef… Continue reading Targeting “energy crisis” in fat cells could combat effects of obesity