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Universitätsmedizin Berlin have discovered a key mechanism for appetite and weight control. It helps the brain to regulate feelings of hunger.

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A part of the brain that is about the size of a sunflower seed in people could play a big role in our food consumption ...

Data from more than 18,000 people suggests that where excess fat is stored in the body influences its effects on brain structure, activity and health ...

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MRI does not use ionizing radiation, so there is not a risk of cancer as there is from excess X-rays and CT scans.

New research shows fat in arms, legs, torso, and around organs affects brain health differently, with visceral fat tied to Alzheimer’s risk.

"Metabolic rate is tied to body weight, not age," Bikman says. "When people gain weight, their metabolism actually rises. When they lose weight, metabolism falls. The problem isn't age — it's how ...