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Sweetener 'Stevia' does not alter gut microbiota composition, confirms new study

The impact of 12 weeks of regular consumption of stevia, non-nutritive sweeteners (NNSs), on the human gut microbiota.

22 Jan 2024

Air pollution affects the heart at surprisingly low levels, but diet may offer protection

Exposure to air pollutants, even at very low concentrations, was associated with adverse changes in cardiometabolic risk factors in a recent Finnish study

22 Jan 2024

Exploring the impact of probiotics on preventing weight gain from psychiatric medication

Researchers discuss the effectiveness of probiotics and their use in reducing drug-induced weight loss.

19 Jan 2024

Important discovery could lead to novel treatment for obesity

A team comprised primarily of Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists has made an important discovery that could lead to a novel treatment for obesity and obesity-associated diseases or conditions.

18 Jan 2024

Study unveils how cannabis affects brain's feeding center

While it is well known that cannabis can cause the munchies, researchers have now revealed a mechanism in the brain that promotes appetite in a set of animal studies at Washington State University.

16 Jan 2024

100% orange juice proves better for blood glucose than sugary alternatives

The effect(s) of consuming 100% orange juice compared to an orange-flavored sucrose-sweetened beverage (SSB).

16 Jan 2024

Nicotine's surprising effect on gut microbiota and metabolism uncovered

The impact of nicotine exposure on host nutritional status, gut microbial metabolites, and metabolic homeostasis.

15 Jan 2024

Genetics linked to BMI differences across socio-economic groups, study finds

Study in the International Journal of Obesity finds genetic factors contribute to socio-economic position (SEP) related differences in BMI, with lower SEP groups showing higher genetic predisposition to increased BMI.

11 Jan 2024

Combination therapy of dapagliflozin and semaglutide shows superior efficacy in type 2 diabetes management

Study demonstrates that combining dapagliflozin and semaglutide significantly improves glycemic control and other health parameters in type 2 diabetes patients, outperforming dapagliflozin alone.

3 Jan 2024

Heart-healthy diet boosts patient satisfaction and safety before cardiac catheterization

The days of prolonged fasting prior to cardiac catheterization may be numbered, as the body of evidence grows to allow patients to eat before the procedure.

3 Jan 2024

Unlocking the appetite-stimulating secrets of cannabis through rodent brain studies

Study reveals that cannabinoid-1 receptor-expressing neurons in the mediobasal hypothalamus play a key role in the appetite-stimulating effects of inhaled cannabis in rodents, offering insights into potential treatments for anorexia.

2 Jan 2024

'Visual system' protein appears to be key for stabilizing the body's circadian rhythms

Scientists at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health have identified a protein in the visual system of mice that appears to be key for stabilizing the body's circadian rhythms by buffering the brain's response to light.

28 Dec 2023

Appetite News and Research

Sweetener 'Stevia' does not alter gut microbiota composition, confirms new study

Air pollution affects the heart at surprisingly low levels, but diet may offer protection

Exploring the impact of probiotics on preventing weight gain from psychiatric medication

Important discovery could lead to novel treatment for obesity

Study unveils how cannabis affects brain's feeding center

100% orange juice proves better for blood glucose than sugary alternatives

Nicotine's surprising effect on gut microbiota and metabolism uncovered

Genetics linked to BMI differences across socio-economic groups, study finds

Combination therapy of dapagliflozin and semaglutide shows superior efficacy in type 2 diabetes management

Heart-healthy diet boosts patient satisfaction and safety before cardiac catheterization

Unlocking the appetite-stimulating secrets of cannabis through rodent brain studies

'Visual system' protein appears to be key for stabilizing the body's circadian rhythms

MIT engineers develop 'vibing belly' pill to control appetite and curb obesity

How fasting makes the brain and gut work together for weight loss

Study investigates the connection between changing light levels and mental health

From diabetes drug to anti-inflammation powerhouse: The unexpected evolution of GLP-1

Chia genome sequenced, revealing potential health benefits

‘They see a cash cow’: Corporations could consume $50 billion of opioid settlements

Fetal hormone GDF15 linked to nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

Tirzepatide shows success in maintaining weight loss in obese adults

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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