#energy-expenditure

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ScienceDaily
1 month ago
Medicine

Dermatologists find ultraviolet irradiation increases appetite but prevents body weight gain

UV exposure affects norepinephrine, leptin levels, and subcutaneous fat, potentially influencing energy expenditure and offering new obesity treatment approaches. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Humans are one of the species that spend the most amount of energy on having a baby

Humans have one of the highest metabolic costs of reproduction among species. Total cost includes both energy in offspring and energy used to produce them.
Quantifying the real cost of reproduction can be complex and varies among different animal species due to various reproductive strategies and postnatal care practices. [ more ]
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