-
New Study Uncovers Why Obesity Removes the Pleasure of Eating
A study led by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, has revealed a surprising brain mechanism behind why people with obesity may experience less pleasure from eating. This discovery offers new insights into how chronic high-fat diets affect the brain and opens exciting pathways for obesity treatments. The study, published in the journal Nature,…
-
Why COVID-19 Triggers Autoimmune Diseases: New Study
In an inspiring leap towards understanding and combating COVID-induced autoimmune diseases, researchers at the University of Utah Health have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify viral components of COVID-19 that potentially trigger such conditions as rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes. Using cutting-edge data analysis techniques, the study pinpoints specific…
-
Ancient Neurohormone Linked to Appetite Control Discovered in Starfish
A breakthrough discovery led by biologists at Queen Mary University of London has unveiled that a neurohormone, known for controlling appetite in humans, has origins tracing back over half a billion years. This research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA, reveals that bombesin — a neurohormone significant for signaling satiety…
-
Study Reveals Uncertainty In Pain Expectations Intensifies Perceived Pain
A new study by researchers at Aarhus University, published in the journal Science Advances, has revealed that uncertainty plays a crucial role in how we perceive pain, potentially making it worse. This finding challenges the existing belief that expectation alone shapes pain experience and could have significant implications for pain management. “Our results show that…
-
Dopamine’s Unexpected Role in Memory Devaluation Unveiled by MSU Study
New research from Michigan State University, published in the journal Communications Biology, has shed light on the complex role of dopamine in the brain, revealing its involvement in diminishing the value of reward-related memories. This discovery challenges long-standing theories about dopamine’s functions and opens new pathways for understanding and potentially treating a variety of neuropsychiatric…
-
New Study Unveils Link Between Food Insecurity and Heart Disease
Young adults grappling with food insecurity today could encounter serious heart problems tomorrow. A new study by Northwestern Medicine has found a striking 41% increase in the risk of developing heart disease among individuals who struggled to afford nutritious food in their early 30s to mid-40s. The study, published today in JAMA Cardiology, underscores a…
-
New Brain Mapping Technique Sheds Light on Key Alzheimer’s Mechanism
Researchers from The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) and the University of California-San Francisco (UCSF) have made a significant breakthrough in Alzheimer’s disease research using an advanced brain-mapping technique. Their findings shed new light on the specific neurons that are vulnerable to the protein buildup associated with the disease, offering fresh avenues for targeted…
-
Childhood Adversity Can Foster Resilience to Anxiety
Childhood adversity is an unsettling reality for many, with research consistently showing that early traumatic experiences can increase the risk of developing anxiety disorders later in life. However, a groundbreaking study led by Yale University suggests that the timing and intensity of adversity during brain development may play a crucial role in fostering resilience to…
-
Study Finds Strong Link Between Western Diet During Pregnancy and ADHD
A new comprehensive clinical study from Denmark indicates that the dietary choices of pregnant women can significantly influence the neurodevelopmental health of their children. According to the research conducted by the University of Copenhagen and the Copenhagen Prospective Studies on Asthma in Childhood (COPSAC) at the Danish Paediatric Asthma Centre, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, a…
-
New Study Links Tattoos to Increased Risk of Cancer
New research from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and the University of Helsinki has uncovered a potential link between tattoos and an increased risk of skin and lymphoma cancers. The findings, published in BMC Public Health, suggest that ink particles from tattoos may migrate to the lymph nodes, accumulating and potentially affecting the immune…
