Is endurance all in your head? A new study reveals that VMH neurons in the brain direct the body to boost physical stamina.

A new study has implicated several genes involved in a variety of bodily functions associated with the hypothalamus, a notoriously difficult-to-study region of the brain. The findings could help ...

The hypothalamus is a small but critical region at the base of the brain that controls the autonomic nervous system, regulates body temperature, signals hunger and thirst, exerts hormonal control over ...

Overweight and obese young adults have significantly larger overall hypothalamic volumes, according to a new study of structural MRI scans by researchers at the University of Cambridge. The team noted ...

Hypothalamic obesity (HyOb) is a rare type of obesity caused by damage to the hypothalamus, the brain region that regulates hunger, metabolism, and energy balance. This damage disrupts your body’s ...

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a multifaceted disorder that impacts approximately 20–25% of the global population. This syndrome encompasses a range of conditions, including obesity, type 2 diabetes ...