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Brain’s ‘Food Smell’ Circuitry Might Drive Overeating

The smell of food is appetizing when you’re hungry. At the same time, it can be a turnoff if you’re full. That’s due to the interaction between two different parts of the brain involving sense of smell and behavior motivation, a new study finds. And it could be why some… Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on May 17, 2024

USDA: Fully Cooked Hamburgers Pose No Bird Flu Risk

No bird flu virus was found after cooking ground beef to medium to well done, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said in a briefing on Thursday after conducting a study as it addresses concerns over an outbreak of the disease in dairy cattle. The findings, in which… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on May 17, 2024

Surgical Teams With More Women Improve Outcomes

Heading for surgery? The ratio of women to men in the operating room could influence your recovery, new research shows. Hospitals in Canada that had 35% or more surgeons and anesthesiologists who were female on staff tended to produce better outcomes for patients undergoing… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on May 17, 2024