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A 2026 neuron and mouse study found that CB1 receptors accumulate when autophagic flux is blocked, but p62 deficiency did not significantly increase steady-state CB1 receptor abundance in br…
Read articleA 2026 single-arm Survivors RESET study enrolled 20 Black female breast cancer survivors with obesity and elevated stress, then met its enrollment, retention, and adherence feasibility bench…
Read articleA 2026 study involving 118 prostate cancer survivors found the clearest lifestyle-cognition signal around smoking: smokers learned fewer words across repeated verbal-memory trials, while obe…
Read articleSensation seeking has long been linked to risky behaviors in teens, but its role in eating-disorder psychopathology has been mixed. A 2026 study by Bogner and colleagues clarifies the pictur…
Read articleLisdexamfetamine remains the only FDA-approved medication for binge-eating disorder — a serious condition affecting roughly 1.2% of adults. A 2026 human laboratory study by McKee and colleag…
Read articleObsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is more than a mental health issue; it’s a condition that can influence the physical health and lifestyle habits of those it affects. A recent internation…
Read articleIn the quest to understand the alarming rise in obesity rates worldwide, recent research has pointed towards a surprising culprit: endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), such as bisphenol A …
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