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Estrogen-regulated brain circuit helps females control obesity

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022brain circuit, estrogen, Obesity, physical activity, Research, weight control

An estrogen-activated brain circuit connects specific brain regions, providing anti-obesity benefits in an animal model.

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More than an anticoagulant; heparin also promotes appetite in mice

November 9, 2017AgRP neurons, anticoagulant, appetite control, heparin, hypothalamus, weight control, weight gain

Naturally-produced heparin is well-known for its role as an anticoagulant. Heparin is also widely used as a medication to prevent blood clotting. “In addition to

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