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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New Diet Mix Makes Lab Rats Gain Weight Faster
Scientists studied whether rats eating a combination of three different types of food would gain weight faster than rats eating just one type. They looked back …
Read MoreWhy Some People Crave Food for Pleasure (Not Hunger)
Researchers used advanced computer analysis to understand why some women with extra weight struggle with food cravings driven by pleasure rather than actual …
Read MoreHow Your Body's Energy Sensor Controls Fat Cell Growth
Scientists discovered that a protein called PARP7 acts like your body's energy detective, controlling whether fat cells are made or prevented from forming. …
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 MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Fight Weight Gain From Fatty Foods
Scientists discovered that a specific type of gut bacteria called Akkermansia muciniphila might help prevent weight gain and fat buildup when people eat …
Read MoreA Body Chemical That Helps Fight Weight Gain and Blood Sugar Problems
Scientists discovered that a natural chemical in your body called monoamine oxidase A (MAO A) helps protect against weight gain and blood sugar problems when …
Read MoreSpecial Immune Cells Control Whether You Gain or Burn Fat
Scientists discovered that certain immune cells in your fat tissue act like controllers that decide whether new fat cells will store energy or burn it as heat. …
Read MoreHow Eating Habits Affect Weight in Black Americans: What Research Shows
Researchers looked at how different eating behaviors might affect weight in Black American adults. They reviewed 31 studies to understand patterns like eating …
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