Most people probably think that we perceive the five basic tastes—sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami (savory)—with our tongue, which then sends signals to our brain "telling" us what we've tasted. However, scientists ...
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Frequent teen vaping might boost the risk of exposure to lead and uranium, potentially harming brain and organ development, suggests research published online in the journal Tobacco Control.
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For many people, a high-sugar diet has become almost accidental.
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New research has identified the specific brain cells that control how much sugar you eat and how much you crave sweet tasting food.
Jul 10, 2020
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The food animals eat can change how they perceive future food. This response uses the same machinery that the brain uses to learn, new research has found.
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The influence of artificial sweeteners on the brain and ultimately metabolism has been hotly debated in recent years. Some studies have found adverse effects on blood sugar and insulin levels, while others have not. In a ...
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According to new research from the Monell Center and collaborating institutions, the sweet taste cells that respond to sugars and sweeteners on the tongue also contain digestive enzymes capable of converting sucrose (table ...
May 9, 2016
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Sugar's sweetness and calorie content combine to give it lethal power to destroy diets, many scientists have assumed. However, new study by Yale University researchers says the brain responds to taste and calorie counts in ...
Jan 25, 2016
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Gratitude is universally considered a social good—the warm feeling that results from a kindness received.
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A new study from the Monell Center and collaborating institutions suggests that a single set of genes affects a person's perception of sweet taste, regardless of whether the sweetener is a natural sugar or a non-caloric sugar ...
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