Latest articles by Marianne Guenot
Scientists describe new type of fat in human bellies
Scientists have pinpointed and described unusual subtypes of fat cells that may help scientists explain why gut fat is linked to poor health. The research could open up new avenues for medical treatments.
Man nearly guaranteed to get early Alzheimer's is still disease-free in his 70s — how?
A man who should have developed early-onset Alzheimer's disease due to a genetic mutation is still symptom-free in his 70s. Scientists are trying to understand why.
People who can't 'see with their mind's eye' have different wiring in the brain
People with aphantasia still generate brain activity when attempting to visualize, but that image may be getting lost in translation, a new study suggests.
Sperm cells carry traces of childhood stress, epigenetic study finds
Fathers exposed to high stress in childhood had different epigenetic markers that may affect their offspring, though more research is needed.
Ozempic-like drugs may treat alcohol addiction, study finds
A study using Swedish patient data found anti-obesity drugs were linked with fewer hospitalizations related to alcohol use, adding to a body of work suggesting these drugs could potentially be used to manage addiction.
Fat cells have a 'memory' of obesity, study finds
Most people who lose weight through dieting will see it creep back up, leading to a cycle of "yo-yo dieting" that's hard on the body. A new study suggests fat cells keep a memory of previous weight gain, which may help to explain why this happens.
