/medhealthsci/taxonomy/term/5719/all en /medhealthsci/channels/event/49th-preston-robb-neuroscience-day-359534 <p>The event honours the career and memory of Preston Robb, who is considered one of the founders of Canadian child neurology. Dr. Robb started pediatric neurology at the MCH.</p> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:21:32 +0000 admin 325303 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/news/weight-loss-success-linked-active-self-control-regions-brain-290838 <p><em>Source: Cell Metabolism</em></p> <p>New research suggests that higher-level brain functions have a major role in losing weight. In a study among 24 participants at a weight-loss clinic, those who achieved greatest success in terms of weight loss demonstrated more activity in the brain regions of the lateral prefrontal cortex associated with self-control. The results of the study were published in Cell Metabolism on October 18.</p> Wed, 16 Dec 2020 20:15:24 +0000 megan.liley@mcgill.ca 321667 at /medhealthsci