Jet lag may disrupt athletes’ gut microbiome and slow recovery
Long-haul travel may do more than disturb sleep; it could also alter the gut microbiome in ways that…
Cambridge scientists solve brain puzzle behind popular obesity drugs
Cambridge scientists have solved the mystery of why both stimulating and blocking a particular ‘switch’ in the brain…
Labor to expand Paid Prac for frontline health workers
People training to be physiotherapists and paramedics are among a group of future frontline health workers who will…
ADHD treatment: Dexamphetamine and methylphenidate compared
Head-to-head comparison of two commonly prescribed ADHD stimulants found comparable symptom response but differences in weight outcomes over…
Evening chronotype links later eating with higher body fat
Healthy women who naturally prefer later sleep and meal times showed higher body fat and less favorable metabolic…
Simple blood test could identify the most effective obesity drug
A simple fasting blood test measuring two key incretin hormones could help match patients with severe obesity to…
Lost weight is less likely to return when exercise follows obesity treatment
Exercise may offer a modest but measurable defense against weight regain after dieting or bariatric surgery, but the…
Gut microbes may help explain why obesity and type 2 diabetes become harder to reverse
A new review maps how microbial signals from the gut may disrupt appetite control, insulin sensitivity, inflammation, and…
Ghrelin rises in depression despite obesity’s usual appetite-hormone suppression
A new study finds elevated active and deacylated ghrelin in unmedicated patients with both major depression and obesity,…
Gene mapping highlights strong immune and brain connections in depression
Neurons and white blood cells differ greatly in shape, function, and location within the body. However, researchers at…
GLP-1 drugs may reshape how brain values rewarding foods
A new study from the University of Virginia reveals that a widely used class of weight-loss drugs does…
What a Nutritionist Would Eat in a Day on GLP-1s for Protein, Fiber
Since GLP-1s for weight loss hit the scene a few years ago, Rob Hobson, a nutritionist, has been…