Researchers have identified novel neurocircuitry between midbrain structures which are modulated by leptin to control eating behaviors in mice. Read More
Actively preparing your food, or watching others prepare your meal for you, can increase your desire to eat and lead you to consume more, a new study reports. Read More
Relaxing music can help enhance enjoyment while dining, a new study reports. However, normal background noise in restaurants can have a negative impact on the dining experience. Read More
Women who sleep poorly tend to overeat and have an unhealthy diet, putting them at increased risk of developing heart disease and obesity. Read More
Paraventricular hypothalamus to ventral lateral septum neurotransmission underlies dynamic feeding associated with emotional state. The network may underly the comorbidity between eating abnormalities experienced while under extreme stress. Read More
Neurons in the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BNST) appear to regulate food intake. The neurons appear to form part of a network that controls appetite loss in mice. Read More
Teenagers who regularly eat breakfast with their parents have a more positive body image than those who skip the meal or do not eat with their family. Read More
Researches report higher levels of the satiety hormone CCK could decrease a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Read More
Researchers have identified neurons in the brains of rats that control future food intake by preserving memories of past meals. The findings suggest boosting meal memories could help to manage overeating and curb obesity. Read More
A new study reveals the role dopamine plays in controlling eating behaviors. Researchers found when people crave specific foods, the brain releases more dopamine when they finally consume the item. The study reports the gastrointestinal tract is in constant contact with the brain and uses reward stimuli to control our desire for food. Read More
Upon eating, dopamine is released in the brain at two different times, during ingestion and when the food reaches our stomach, researchers report. Read More
Researchers have identified neurons in the guts of C. elegans that detect when bacteria are ingested and release a neurotransmitter that signals the brain to halt locomotion. Read More
