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Same receptor, two routes: Cambridge team maps the brain circuits behind obesity drugs
A study from the University of Cambridge has identified distinct brain circuits responsible for the weight loss effects of different obesity drugs. Researchers found that activating the GLP-1 receptor in the brainstem suppresses appetite, while blocking the GIPR receptor in the hypothalamus reduces weight through a separate mechanism. These findings could lead to the design of more effective combination obesity treatments.
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Scientists develop handheld device for measuring when your body is burning fat
Scientists have developed a new handheld breathalyzer device designed to measure when the human body is burning fat. The device works by identifying the amount of acetone present in a person's breath, which indicates if the body has entered a state of ketosis.