Researchers have identified genetic triggers that help to regulate appetite in fish and mice.
Hippocampal dopamine 2 receptors, cells known to play a role in regulating memory, help curb the impulse to overeat.
Researchers report becoming overweight at an early age can trigger the early onset of puberty in females.
A new study reports trace amounts of lithium in drinking water may slow death rates in people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers also discovered rates of obesity and diabetes are also lower in areas where lithium is present in the water supply.
Researchers focus on gray matter volume on three areas of the brain. Findings suggest cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity and diabetes could be early indicators for Alzheimer's disease.
According to a new study, those who are aware they are overweight or obese might gain more weight than those who are unaware of their weight problems.
Researchers uncover how specific retinal cells respond to the artificial light generated by cell phone and tablets. The study reveals how retinal ganglion cells process ambient light and reset our circadian clocks, leading to sleep disruptions.
According to a new study, the area of the brain associated with impulsivity and the development of OCD is activated in obese children when they smell food.
Regardless of socioeconomic status, children who were overweight by age 7 had a higher risk of developing emotional problems by age 11, researchers report.
Drinking water can suppress the vasopressin hormone receptor, mitigating obesity and metabolic syndrome in mice.
A new study reveals 52 genes implicated in intelligence, 40 of which are new discoveries.
Study adds to a growing body of evidence that chronic low-grade inflammation during pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of childhood neurodevelopmental delays.
