A research group has identified the so-called PNOC/NPY nerve cells in the brains of mice. When activated, these cells ...

The body’s pathogen fighters can act as surveillance forces that ferry information from the gut and fat deposits to the brain ...

Consuming a high-fat diet can lead to a variety of health problems—not only weight gain but also an increased risk of ...

Nerve cells in the hypothalamus: These neurons influence eating behavior and weight gain. Hormone-controlled: These nerve ...

In a dramatic new discovery, scientists found that eliminating a single amino acid from the body triggers an extreme energy ...

Estrogen generated in the brain may play a role in regulating appetite, potentially opening new avenues for treating obesity.

Mice genetically engineered to lack the ability to make the amino acid cysteine, and fed a cysteine-free diet, lost 30 percent of their body weight in just one week, a new study shows.

Polysorbate 80 is an emulsifier, a chemical used to control the consistency of thousands of supermarket products.

Swedish researchers have tracked how nerve cells get activated by weight loss drugs such as semaglutide and how it affects ...