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Study: Liver hormone regulates sweet, alcohol preferences

Posted in Medicine on 27th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller

A hormone found in the liver has the ability to reduce sweet and alcohol cravings in mammals, a recent study found.

Experimental food additive makes people feel full sooner

Posted in Science on 11th Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller

Inulin-propionate ester (IPE) could be added to foods, causing them to suppress the consumer's appetite.

Ultrasound-released nanoparticles may help diabetics avoid the needle

Posted in Medicine on 25th Nov, 2013
by Alex Muller

A new nanotechnology based technique for regulating blood sugar in diabetics could give patients the ability to release insulin painlessly using a small ultrasound device.