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The Hypothalamus is the area of the brain that controls body temperature, hunger, and thirst.

Study finds altered brain connectivity in people with obesity

For the first time, researchers have discovered that the ventral tegmental area (VTA) of the brain-;a key structure involved in motivation and reward appreciation has altered connectivity patterns with specific brain regions in patients with obesity.

22 Aug 2023

How effective is the keto diet for managing PCOS?

Scientists discuss the metabolic advantages of the ketogenic diet in the management of polycystic ovarian syndrome.

21 Aug 2023

Cambridge scientists find structural differences in hypothalamus of overweight and obese people

Cambridge scientists have shown that the hypothalamus, a key region of the brain involved in controlling appetite, is different in the brains of people who are overweight and people with obesity when compared to people who are a healthy weight.

7 Aug 2023

Study explores the effectiveness of caffeine consumption for headaches: trigger or remedy?

Caffeine has a dual role in headaches as it can induces or remediate them.

20 Jul 2023

Elias family's gift to MD Anderson will help advance brain tumor and cancer neuroscience research

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced a $16.25 million gift from Howard and Susan Elias to accelerate brain tumor and cancer neuroscience research, an emerging field focused on integrating the role of the nervous system in cancer.

18 Jul 2023

How the brain keeps blood sugar levels in check

The body's blood glucose level needs to be maintained in a relatively narrow range. It cannot be too high, as it can lead to diabetes, and it cannot be too low because it can cause fainting or even death.

11 Jul 2023

Study uncovers neurons that track, regulate blood-sugar levels

New research has discovered neurons within the brain which detect and respond to changes in the level of sugar within the bloodstream.

11 Jul 2023

Orexin is crucial to the regulation of pupil size, research shows

The way the brain regulates pupil size is different from previously thought: fundamentally responsible is the neurotransmitter orexin, as researchers at ETH Zurich have now shown.

11 Jul 2023

Birth control pills disrupt women's stress response, study shows

New study shows that birth-control pills negatively impact women's stress response.

7 Jul 2023

Neurons involved in creating negative emotional states and chronic stress identified

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified a group of nerve cells in the mouse brain that are involved in creating negative emotional states and chronic stress. The

22 Jun 2023

Connecting the inflammatory dots: Obesity, depression, and Alzheimer's linked by neuroinflammation

Obesity-induced neuroinflammation significantly contributes to the pathophysiology of depression and Alzheimer's disease. Targeting midlife stage for intervention is crucial to potentially prevent Alzheimer's pathology.

13 Jun 2023

Thyrotropin-releasing hormone neurons play a key role in the response to fasting and weight loss

Regulation of thyroid hormone (TH) levels is a complex multilevel phenomenon. The paraventricular nucleus (PVN) of the hypothalamus (the region of the brain that controls the involuntary nervous system) has been identified as a direct regulator of thyrotropin (a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that regulates the production of thyroid hormones).

12 Jun 2023

Leucine deficient diet has antidepressant effects on chronic restraint stress-induced depression-like behaviors

Depression is a leading cause of disability around the world and contributes greatly to the global burden of disease.

6 Jun 2023

Does COVID-19 vaccination affect the menstrual cycle?

The association of COVID-19 vaccination with menstrual cycle abnormalities.

6 Jun 2023

Unlocking the potential of melatonin: A promising epigenetic weapon against cancer

Melatonin, a hormone derived from the pineal gland, has diverse effects on cellular processes. This review explores its potential role as an epigenetic regulator, particularly in modulating DNA methylation, and suggests its use in combination therapy as a novel anticancer strategy.

30 May 2023

Women with menstrual cycle dysfunction may experience adverse cardiovascular health consequences

A study of more than 58,000 women over a 12-year period found that longer or shorter menstrual cycles were associated with a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, heart attack or atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

24 May 2023

Tick-Tock on the biological clock: Shift work patterns may disrupt female fertility

Only four weeks of shift work-like patterns in female mice are enough to disrupt their biological clock and reduce fertility, according to research presented at the 25th European Congress of...

16 May 2023

Study unveils ATP as a key player in ovulation, paves the way for novel infertility treatments

Research explores the role of ATP as a potential neurotransmitter in stimulating kisspeptin neurons to induce ovulation in rodents. The findings shed light on the neurobiological mechanisms involved in ovulation and may have implications for understanding and treating ovulation disorders.

16 May 2023

Higher sunlight and vitamin D exposure is associated with a lower likelihood of having high perceived stress

Researchers from Italy evaluated the association between perceived stress levels and dietary and lifestyle factors.

16 May 2023

Study shows strong association between mastication and blood glucose levels among T2D patients

If you're a health care provider treating people with Type 2 diabetes (T2D), University at Buffalo researcher Mehmet A. Eskan has this suggestion for you: check your patients' teeth.

8 May 2023

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Study finds altered brain connectivity in people with obesity

How effective is the keto diet for managing PCOS?

Cambridge scientists find structural differences in hypothalamus of overweight and obese people

Study explores the effectiveness of caffeine consumption for headaches: trigger or remedy?

Elias family's gift to MD Anderson will help advance brain tumor and cancer neuroscience research

How the brain keeps blood sugar levels in check

Study uncovers neurons that track, regulate blood-sugar levels

Orexin is crucial to the regulation of pupil size, research shows

Birth control pills disrupt women's stress response, study shows

Neurons involved in creating negative emotional states and chronic stress identified

Connecting the inflammatory dots: Obesity, depression, and Alzheimer's linked by neuroinflammation

Thyrotropin-releasing hormone neurons play a key role in the response to fasting and weight loss

Leucine deficient diet has antidepressant effects on chronic restraint stress-induced depression-like behaviors

Does COVID-19 vaccination affect the menstrual cycle?

Unlocking the potential of melatonin: A promising epigenetic weapon against cancer

Women with menstrual cycle dysfunction may experience adverse cardiovascular health consequences

Tick-Tock on the biological clock: Shift work patterns may disrupt female fertility

Study unveils ATP as a key player in ovulation, paves the way for novel infertility treatments

Higher sunlight and vitamin D exposure is associated with a lower likelihood of having high perceived stress

Study shows strong association between mastication and blood glucose levels among T2D patients

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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