Researchers identify “meal memory” neurons in laboratory rats that could explain why forgetting lunch leads to overeating. Scientists have discovered a specific group of brain cells that create ...
Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high-level patient ...
Polyphagia is excessive hunger, often due to health issues like diabetes or hyperthyroidism. Managing polyphagia may involve medication, lifestyle changes, and addressing underlying causes. Polyphagia ...
Prader-Willi syndrome or PWS is a rare condition that can affect children from 0 to 6 years of age. It is a multisystem genetic disorder caused by the loss of paternally expressed genes on chromosome ...
Not all zero-calorie sugar substitutes are as sweet as they might seem. New research suggests that sucralose — one of the most popular artificial sweeteners on the market — messes with a brain region ...
A recent study looks at how moderate-intensity exercise could lower appetite and thus aid weight loss. Image credit: Michal Fludra/NurPhoto/Getty Images. Moderate-intensity exercise appears to have ...