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 Protein Called SAM50 Controls Your Body's Energy as You Age
Scientists discovered that a protein in your cells called SAM50 acts like a manager for your body's energy factories (called mitochondria). When you eat …
Read MoreHow a Protein in Fat Cells Affects Your Body's Blood Sugar Control
Scientists discovered that a protein called SIAH2 found in immune cells within fat tissue plays an important role in how your body handles blood sugar and …
Read MoreDrug May Help Older Adults Protect Their Livers from Fatty Food Damage
As we age, our livers become more vulnerable to damage from eating high-fat foods, which can lead to serious liver disease. Scientists discovered that a drug …
Read MoreGinger Compound May Help Fight Depression Linked to Unhealthy Eating
Researchers discovered that a natural compound found in ginger called 6-gingerol might help protect the brain from damage caused by eating too much fatty and …
Read MoreA Protein That Slows Weight Gain? New Discovery in Obesity Research
Scientists discovered that a protein called uPA (urokinase plasminogen activator) plays an important role in how our bodies gain weight and develop …
Read MoreA Niacin Compound May Help Protect Brain Memory From Fatty Diet Damage
Researchers tested a compound called Acipimox (a relative of vitamin B3) to see if it could protect the brain from damage caused by eating a high-fat diet. …
Read MoreWhy Fatty Foods and Sugar Together Are Extra Dangerous for Diabetes
A new review of scientific research shows that eating too much fatty food combined with too much sugar creates a "double trouble" effect that's worse than …
Read MoreTurning Off One Protein Helps Pancreas Handle Sugar Better
Scientists discovered that turning off a protein called PKD in pancreas cells that make insulin actually helps the body handle sugar better, especially when …
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