Cannabinoids give worms the munchies, too
Marijuana (cannabis) is well known for giving people the “munchies.” Not only does it make people want to eat more, but it also makes them crave the tastiest, most high-calorie foods. Now a new study in the journal Current Biology on April 20 shows that well-studied nematode worms (C. elegans) react to those chemicals known […]
Sugar is processed differently in the brains of obesity-prone vs. obesity-resistant rats: Molecular insights point to neuronal underpinnings of obesity
On a diet? Perhaps you’re avoiding sweets or carbs altogether or curbing late-night munchies. These are examples of behavior modifications and when it comes to food, avoiding those diet triggers can be pretty hard to do. To understand what drives people to overeat, scientists are looking more closely at a brain structure involved in motivation, […]