Scientists discovered years ago that the hypothalamus—which helps to manage body temperature, hunger, sex drive, sleep and ...

A high-resolution spatial map of the human hypothalamus makes it possible to identify specific cells, determine their exact ...

Researchers say the findings highlight the importance of early intervention for obesity to protect brain health, particularly in females.

Scientists discovered years ago that the hypothalamus — which helps to manage body temperature, hunger, sex drive, sleep and ...

In mice, the neurons that dictate the feeling of being full are also the ones that cause sugar cravings, potentially ...

Have you ever finished a huge meal but still found room for dessert? Some people might talk about having a separate stomach ...

When it comes to tau tangles, cortical deposits receive the lion’s share of scientists’ attention, but it is the tiny subcortical regions where tangles originate that might set the course for ...

Love happens in the brain, where hormonal releases and brain chemicals like dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin are released.

You lean back from the dinner table, feeling like you physically couldn’t fit another bite in – but then someone offers pie ...