Blocking
Researchers examine effectiveness of blocking nerve to help with weight loss
Among patients with morbid obesity, blocking the vagus nerve, which plays a role with appetite and metabolism, did not meet pre-specified efficacy objectives compared to a control group, although the intervention did result in greater weight loss, according to a study in the September 3 issue of JAMA. Bariatric surgery can produce significant weight loss […]
Blocking pain receptors extends lifespan, boosts metabolism in mice
Blocking a pain receptor in mice not only extends their lifespan, it also gives them a more youthful metabolism, including an improved insulin response that allows them to deal better with high blood sugar. “We think that blocking this pain receptor and pathway could be very, very useful not only for relieving pain, but for […]