Researchers report sensory nerves allow brown fat to communicate with the brain while the fat is generating heat.
According to a new study, the marijuana 'munchies' appear to be driven by neurons which are usually involved in suppressing hunger.
New findings point to a shift in how lipids are metabolized and evidence of oxidative stress due to sleep restriction in humans and rats.
Neuroimaging study identifies differences in cerebral white matter in bipolar patients who do not take lithium.
Enhancers control the expression of genes, a new study reports.
Researchers report correct coordination between our circadian clock and gut bacteria could be critical for preventing metabolic diseases.
A new study reveals a molecular process in the brain which impacts how much energy we can burn and how much weight we can lose.
Consuming drinks which are high in sugar or high-fructose corn syrup leads to memory problems and neuroinflammation in adolescent rats, a new study reports.
Mutations in a pair of genes, which normally help regulate eating scheduled and keep them in sync with daily sleep rhythms, may play a role in so called night eating syndrome.
A new study sheds light on how diet can help control seizures in those with epilepsy.
Biological mechanisms related to sleep loss affect the immune system and trigger an inflammatory response, a new study reports.
The loss of fat metabolizing protein PPARalpha in the hippocampus can lead to dementia, a new study finds.
