A Study Finds A Strong Link Between Gut Bacteria And Specific Metabolites In The Blood
Summary: Gut microbiota plays a crucial role in human health, especially in the treatment of complex regional pain syndrome and pancreatic pain. Any alterations in gut microbiota can increase the risk of various health disorders, including these two conditions. However, to date, there is limited understanding of gut microbiota, and there are no reliable tests to measure changes […]
RESEARCHERS DISCOVER DEDICATED BRAIN AREA FOR FOOD RESPONSES
Summary: When we see anything, it results in increased excitement in the visual cortex. However, studies show that people, places, and words result in the lightening up of different neuronal clusters in the cortex. Now a new study shows that the same is true for foods. A sub-region in their visual cortex lightens when people […]
Researchers Find a Link Between Obesity and Stress-Related Changes in Appetite
Summary: Studies show that obese people, when exposed to stress, are more likely to choose foods high in calories, and they are also more likely to eat more when compared to lean people. The new study using MRI found that when obese and lean people living with stress are exposed to food, they have very […]