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Brain Pathway May Help Regulate Dietary Fat Intake

Aug 14, 2026

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Brain Pathway May Help Regulate Dietary Fat Intake

When researchers disrupted a protein in appetite-regulating brain cells, mice ate more fat and gained more weight, offering clues about how the brain helps control eating.

Hunger Neurons May Help GLP-1 Drugs Sustain Weight Loss

Aug 14, 2026

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Hunger Neurons May Help GLP-1 Drugs Sustain Weight Loss

A study in female mice found that brain cells known for driving hunger were unexpectedly needed for the full weight-lowering effects of GLP-1 drugs.

Lifestyle Program Did Not Boost Weight Loss Overall in Obesity Trial

Aug 14, 2026

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Lifestyle Program Did Not Boost Weight Loss Overall in Obesity Trial

Adding nutrition, exercise and behavioral support to ongoing obesity care did not significantly increase the chances of losing at least 5% of body weight, though some metabolic measures improved.

A Sweet Tooth May Be Linked to How People Handle Uncertainty

Aug 13, 2026

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A Sweet Tooth May Be Linked to How People Handle Uncertainty

People who preferred very sweet tastes were more likely to choose immediate rewards, but the reason may have more to do with avoiding uncertainty than impatience.

Endometriosis Was Linked to Higher Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Aug 13, 2026

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Endometriosis Was Linked to Higher Type 2 Diabetes Risk

In a study of nearly 3 million women, endometriosis was associated with greater diabetes risk, including among premenopausal women and those without obesity.

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