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Summary: A new study reveals that the brain uses two distinct neural pathways to regulate sugar and fat intake. In mice, glucoprivation—a drop in blood sugar levels—activates separate circuits in the hypothalamus: AMPK-regulated CRH neurons drive high-carbohydrate consumption, while MC4R-expressing neurons promote high-fat food intake. These pathways are triggered by NPY neurons in the brainstem, which respond to energy deficits. …

ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — A man was taken to the hospital early Saturday morning after a fiery crash in Elkhart County. It happened just after 12:45 a.m. on County Road 15, north of County Road 40. A man was sent to the hospital after he hit a tree early Saturday morning on County Road 15 (WSBT 22) Police say …

According to a study titled Coffee consumption and health: umbrella review of meta-analyses of multiple health outcomes, it has been found that coffee consumption is more often associated with benefit than harm for a range of health outcomes across exposures including high versus low, any versus none, and one extra cup a day. Consumption was also associated with a lower …

The silent bite: Deadly parasite-carrying bug lives in Louisiana  WWLTV.com Source link

Heart disease is the number one cause of death globally, and despite immense advancements in treatment, millions get diagnosed with it each year. While heart disease is not reversible, and is fairly progressive, it is entirely preventable and manageable (if detected early). Dr Evan Levine, a board certified cardiologist in US, lists out few tell-tale signs of heart disease that …

A guide on taking care of your health | The Jerusalem Post Jerusalem Post/Health & Wellness The rungs of the ladder represent special measures to carry out in one’s 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond until 120. An illustrative image of a person on a ladder. (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK) ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH OCTOBER 25, 2025 09:44 Source link

The COVID-19 mRNA-based vaccines that saved 2.5 million lives globally during the pandemic could help spark the immune system to fight cancer. This is the surprising takeaway of a new study that we and our colleagues published in the journal Nature. While developing mRNA vaccines for patients with brain tumors in 2016, our team, led by pediatric oncologist Elias Sayour, …

It’s not surprising that many people fear the dentist. Replacing a tooth often requires invasive surgery and implanting a titanium screw into a patient’s jawbone, then waiting months for that to strengthen into an artificial root, before attaching a crown or cap on top of it. But research groups around the world are working to find ways to implant or …

These patients got their vision back, thanks to new Stanford tech  SFGATE With a tiny eye implant and special glasses, some legally blind patients can read again  NBC News Vision Restored Using Prosthetic Retinal Implant  The New York Times Eye prosthesis is the first to restore sight lost to macular degeneration  Stanford Medicine What went right this week: the good news that matters  Positive News …

“I noticed spikes in my blood sugar cause crashes and really impacted my mood. It changed how I started my day, because what I eat at 11 a.m. affects how I feel at 7 p.m.,” said Berardi, 43. Continuous glucose monitors have become hugely popular and a billion-dollar business. While still a small percent of the overall market, the over-the-counter …