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An increase in high-fat, high-fructose foods in people's diets has contributed to a dramatic increase in type 2 diabetes.

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Beet juice is a nutritious beverage with many health benefits. This article reviews the benefits, safety, and use of beet ...

Nerve cells called pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) neurons were found to be responsible for post-feeding sugar consumption.

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The functioning of the brain relies on the precise organization of neuronal connections. In an article published in ...

Fewer than 500 people in the United States have a genetic mutation linked to their case of ALS. Researchers have studied this gene and developed a drug to counteract its impact, marking a significant ...

Fundamental concept to first understand is that you don’t detect pain – it is a sensation that your brain has created – from ...

Researchers have discovered that "dessert stomach," the second wind one gets when consuming sweets, is real and in your head.