Blocking a brain chemical curbs appetite in mice study
Researchers at the University of Washington report that removing neuropeptide Y reduces appetite and fat accumulation in mice lacking the leptin gene. The study links NPY to obesity mechanisms, though extrapolation to humans remains uncertain and further work is needed to identify additional factors involved.
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Home video game ratings tied to mall access
A National Institute on Media and the Family study gives home video and computer games top marks for ratings while arcade machines and parlors receive a failing grade for voluntary enforcement. Lawmakers Lieberman and Kohl push for stronger regulation or mandatory ratings. Arcade staff and teens say warnings at arcades barely affect choices as popular fighting and shooting games draw crowds.
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Milk prices to ease for holiday bakers
Washington AP report outlines rising dairy costs as October spikes fade, yet farmers face potential price drops. Butter, milk, and cheese costs show a downshift for shoppers, while farm-level prices may fall below 13 dollars per hundredweight amid lower grain prices and higher overall supply. Experts note volatility in farm pricing and dairy industry influence on policy.
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