Researchers explore the relationship between food buying habits and our neurobiology. Read More
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. Read More
Researchers reveal neurons in the brains of fruit flies which specifically respond to food odors.The findings could help scientists better understand why obese people choose to eat certain foods. Read More
Researchers find a key function of the neuropeptide sNPF which regulates sleep, hunger and metabolism in Drosophila. Read More
Researchers have pinpointed the precise cellular connections responsible for triggering overeating. Read More
New research suggests brain circuits which control obsessive compulsive behavior are intertwined with circuits which control food intake and body weight. The findings could have implications for treating obsessive compulsive disorder. Read More
Targeting the nucleus accumbens by using deep brain stimulation could modify specific eating behaviors linked to weight changes and obesity, a new study suggests. Read More
Researchers discover a population of cells, called tanycytes, are capable of generating new appetite regulating neurons in the brains of both young and adult rodents. The discovery could offer new avenues for tackling obesity. Read More
New research has established a possible link between high-fat diets and such childhood brain-based conditions as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and memory-dependent learning disabilities. Read More
Researchers suggest obesity may increase the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) in children and teenage girls. The study found the risk was one and a half times higher in overweight girls. Read More
New research sheds light on why images of enticing food affect us less when we are full. Read More
Researchers have new evidence in rats to explain how it is that chocolate candies can be so completely irresistible. The urge to overeat such deliciously sweet and fatty treats traces to an unexpected part of the brain and its production of a natural, opium-like chemical. Read More
