Scientists at Pennington Biomedical Research Center have gained greater clarity in the brain regions and neurons that control ...

The hypothalamus is the main area in the brain controlling appetite. The arcuate nucleus (ARC) in the hypothalamus and area postrema in the brainstem have direct access to circulating hormones ...

The hypothalamus is a brain area located below the thalamus. It consists of several nuclei with distinct functions, many of which involve regulation of the autonomic nervous system. POMC and AgRP ...

Compared to sugar, consuming sucralose-a widely used sugar substitute-increases activity in the hypothalamus, a brain region that regulates appetite and body weight, according to a new USC study.