While small, the hypothalamus – a complex structure located deep in the brain – plays a gargantuan role in coordinating the wide array of neuronal signals that are responsible for keeping the body in ...
FGF19 triggers the brain to burn more energy and activate fat-burning cells, offering a potential new path for obesity ...
In a recent study published in Molecular Metabolism, researchers investigated whether under chronic [in obese mice with leptin-associated ob gene mutation (ob/ob)] or acute [six hours of fasting in ...
Sex differences exist in the regulation of energy homeostasis, the organism’s mechanism to keep a stable body weight. Current studies indicate for instance that female mammals, including humans, are ...
Hypothalamic obesity is a complex condition. Dietary changes won’t likely result in lasting weight loss, but there are other benefits for long-term health. The hypothalamus is a small but important ...
Hypothalamic obesity is a complex condition that doesn’t always respond to traditional weight loss methods. Medications, hormonal therapy, and surgery may be necessary to see results. Hypothalamic ...