Many overweight people report that they have lost the desire to eat rich foods – a phenomenon that has also been observed in overweight mice. Scientists have now discovered the […]
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Many people who have already tried to lose weight by reducing calories know this frustrating reality: at some point, the body stops losing pounds. It senses the reduced calorie intake
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Physical activity is thought to extend the human lifespan, but Finnish twin studies have found that the longevity benefits of physical activity may not be as clear-cut as previously thought.
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Antibiotics are powerful, fast-acting drugs that were developed to fight bacterial infections. In recent years, however, their reliability has diminished as antibiotic-resistant bacteria continue to evolve and spread. Staphylococcus aureus
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Scientists at Columbia University have found specialized neurons in the brains of mice that command the animals to stop eating. Although many feeding circuits in the brain are known to
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People with fat deposits hidden in their muscles have a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index.
