Obesity, abnormal 'reward circuitry' in brain linked by imaging studies
Friday, October 17, 2008 - 09:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Using brain imaging and chocolate milkshakes, scientists have found that women with weakened 'reward circuitry' in their brains are at increased risk of weight gain over time and potential obesity. The risk increases even more for women who also have a gene associated with compromised dopamine signalling in the brain...
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