Brain Signals Control Fat Storage More Than We Thought
Scientists discovered that a specific brain signal called NPY plays a bigger role in controlling how our bodies store fat than previously understood. Using …
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How a Common Chemical and Fatty Foods Mess With Your Body's Energy Clock
Scientists studied how a chemical called PFOA (found in some non-stick products) and eating lots of fatty foods affect how the body uses energy. They tested …
Read MoreHow Plant-Based Diets Change Your Body's Energy Use
Scientists reviewed research on how eating mostly plants affects how your body uses energy. Plant-based diets—which focus on vegetables, fruits, grains, and …
Read MoreChemicals in Our Environment May Slow Down How Our Bodies Burn Calories
Scientists reviewed studies on how certain chemicals found in everyday products affect how quickly our bodies burn energy. These chemicals, called endocrine …
Read MoreWhy People Gain Weight Back After Dieting: A New Study
Losing weight is hard, but keeping it off is even harder. Many people who successfully lose weight end up gaining some or all of it back. Scientists want to …
Read MoreHow Many Calories Do Head and Neck Cancer Patients Really Need?
Doctors need to know exactly how many calories cancer patients should eat to help them stay healthy during treatment. This study looked at 11 different …
Read MoreEating Less Slows Your Metabolism More Than Expected, Study Shows
Scientists studied people who ate 25% fewer calories for two years and found something surprising. Even after accounting for their smaller body size and less …
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