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  Hate to diet? It could be very well wired

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • April 27, 2015
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  If you're finding it difficult to stick to a weight-loss diet, scientists say you can likely blame AGRP neurons -- hunger-sensitive cells in your brain. New experiments show these neurons are responsible for the unpleasant feelings of hunger that make...  moreIf you're finding it difficult to stick to a weight-loss diet, scientists say you can likely blame AGRP neurons -- hunger-sensitive cells in your brain. New experiments show these neurons are responsible for the unpleasant feelings of hunger that make snacking irresistible. The negative emotions associated with hunger can make it hard to maintain a diet and lose weight, and these neurons help explain that struggle.  
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  Mice remain slim on high fat diet

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • May 6, 2018
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  In a publication in Molecular Metabolism, Danish researchers say that they have discovered a way to keep weight off while eating a high fat diet. To do this they genetically delete the enzyme NAMPT in fat tissue of mice, and such deletion renders the a...
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  Excessive alcohol consumption impacts breathing

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • August 1, 2016
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  Researchers have discovered a potential new health concern related to excessive alcohol consumption. Adults who drink excessively were found to have less nitric oxide in their exhaled breath than adults who don't drink. Nitric oxide helps protect against...  moreResearchers have discovered a potential new health concern related to excessive alcohol consumption. Adults who drink excessively were found to have less nitric oxide in their exhaled breath than adults who don't drink. Nitric oxide helps protect against certain harmful bacteria.  
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  Fish oil vs. lard: Why some fat can help or hinder your diet

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • July 29, 2016
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  A diet high in saturated fat can make your brain struggle to control what you eat, says a new study. Consuming fish oil instead of lard can make a significant difference, the study shows.