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Obesity
Investigators at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey target obesity
May 6th, 2008
According to recent research published in the journal Current Opinion in Gastroenterology, "Purpose of review The majority of adults in many developed countries are overweight or obese. The obesity epidemic is also affecting children worldwide." "Obesity increases the risk of several diseases leading to life-threatening complications. Weight regulation depends on food intake (energy intake) and energy expenditure. The purpose of this review is to provide updated information on the neuroendocrine regulation of food intake and energy homeostasis. Recent findings New knowledge about the role of the prefrontal cortex in the regulation of food intake has emerged. The...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-05-06)
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