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MONDAY, June 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity seems to alter the normal way the brain responds to sugar and fat -- a problem that may not be corrected by weight loss, a new study suggests."It could help explain why weight loss and weight-loss maintenance are so hard," said senior researcher Dr. Mireille Serlie, a professor at Yale School of Medicine.She and her colleagues found that compared with lean adults, those with obesity did not have the same brain responses to infusions of dietary fat or sugar into the stomach. Their brain activity was blunted, and they did not have the normal release of dopamine -- a chemical involved in feelings of "reward" from food."Our interpretation is, there's a generally reduced nutrient-sensing in people with obesity," said Serlie.In essence, she...

MONDAY, June 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Hepatitis C can ruin your liver, and there's no vaccine to prevent it, but you can take steps to lower your chances of infection.According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 2 million U.S. adults are infected with hepatitis C. The virus strikes the liver and is one of the leading causes of liver transplantation in the United States. When first exposed to the virus, it can remain undetected and cause harm without the individual knowing they are infected. Hepatitis C can result in liver scarring, cancer and death. While there are vaccines for hepatitis A and hepatitis B, viruses that also affect the liver, there is no vaccine for hepatitis C. Here, you will find information about how you can protect yourself against this...

MONDAY, June 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Hepatitis C is a serious viral infection that can damage your liver over time, but is there a cure for this insidious disease?Over 2 million adults in the United States are infected with hepatitis C, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This virus attacks the liver, often silently, in the early stages of the disease. Untreated, hepatitis C can lead to liver scarring, liver cancer and death. It is one of the leading causes of liver transplants in the United States. Fortunately, this potentially deadly disease is curable.How is hepatitis C curable?There have been significant advances in the treatment of hepatitis C. According to the Mayo Clinic, “direct-acting” antiviral medications successfully treat the virus....

MONDAY, June 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Men typically don't want to discuss mental health issues, much less get treatment for one.That's a problem, given how many males struggle with mental health problems: Six million American men suffer from depression every year, while 3 million struggle with anxiety disorder, according to Mental Health America. Beyond that, 90% of those diagnosed with schizophrenia by age 30 are men, and 25% of those with binge eating disorder are males. Unfortunately, men are less likely to seek professional help for their problems.When it comes to suicide, the picture is also troubling. While women are more likely to attempt suicide, it is the 7th leading cause of death among males, and white men over the age of 85 are the most likely to die by suicide.Here,...