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Jan 02, 2017 03:40 AM EST

Inactivity Does Not Cause Obesity; Obesity Causes Inactivity, Study Reveals

Obese people are not physically active, not because they are lazy but because their mind does not allow them to.

Oct 07, 2016 03:50 AM EDT

Smoking Pot Will Make You Less Creative, Unable To Recognize Mistakes

A new study suggests that smoking weed does not enhance your creativity. In fact, it kills it.

Jun 22, 2016 05:07 AM EDT

Obesity Linked To Abnormal Response To Sweet Foods, Researchers Say

A research team has found that for people with obesity preferences for sweet foods don't really change.

Jun 05, 2016 05:00 AM EDT

Study: Dopamine May No Longer Be Effective In Pushing Elders To Take Risks

As a person grows older, they grow wiser. That includes taking less risks which could be a result of their preference not to embark on gambles that will not reap positive rewards.

Apr 25, 2016 06:19 AM EDT

Certain Genes and Exercise Lengthen Lifespan, Study Says

Researchers say that certain gene and a healthy environment are factors in achieving long life.

Dec 25, 2015 04:32 PM EST

Brain's Reward Pathway Changed With Liver Hormone

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found a liver hormone that helps reduce cravings for sweets and alcohol through the brain's reward pathway, according to a new study.

Dec 14, 2015 02:09 PM EST

Science World Report Exclusive Interview: Loretta Graziano Breuning Talks About Her New Book, "Habits Of A Happy Brain"

Science World Report spoke with Loretta Graziano Breuning about her most recent book "Habits Of A Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, & Endorphin Levels." Breuning has written multiple books that examine brain chemicals associated with negativity and happines...

Nov 18, 2015 12:37 PM EST

Autism: New Treatment Options May Available, Oxytocin Increase Could Help

Olga Peñagarikano and Daniele Piomelli have recently made advancements in finding out if oxytocin levels could have a positive effect on those with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Oct 05, 2015 11:58 AM EDT

Enzyme Malfunction May Cause Binge Drinking To Lead To Alcoholism

Scientists have identified a malfunctioning enzyme as a possible reason that binge drinking increases the odds of alcoholism.

Sep 03, 2015 10:20 AM EDT

Neuron Responsible for Alcoholism Found by Scientists,

Scientists located neurons in the brain that influence whether we have one drink or two, and it could lead to a cure for alcoholism and other types of addictions.

May 11, 2015 04:15 PM EDT

People Prefer Instant Gratification Over Larger, Delayed Rewards

New findings published in the journal Biological Psychiatry show that Dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that is most closely associated with pleasure and reward, showed just how much people push for instant gratification.

Oct 16, 2013 02:19 PM EDT

Scientists Design Genetic Module That Lowers Blood Pressure Triggered by Happiness

A synthetic gene module controlled by the happiness hormone dopamine produces an agent that lowers blood pressure. This opens up new avenues for therapies that are remote-controlled via the subconscious.