Researchers have identified neurons in the hippocampus that store "meal memories," encoding both what and when food was consumed.

A team of scientists has identified specialized neurons in the brain that store "meal memories" detailed recollections of when and what we eat. These engrams, found in the ventral hippocampus, help ...

Scientists have discovered a specific group of brain cells that create memories of meals, encoding not just what food was ...

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Scientists know the stomach talks to the brain, but two new studies from Rutgers Health researchers suggest the conversation ...

Recent studies are helping researchers better understand the power of the mind-body connection in treating hot flashes.

Among the global rise in obesity rates, a study showed that being overweight can lead to mental health issues like anxiety a ...

Using a specialized brain imaging technique called pulsed arterial spin labeling (pASL), researchers measured blood flow in the hypothalamus before drinking and at 10 and 35 minutes afterward. This ...

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.

Image Credit: crystal light / Shutterstock.com A recent Nature Medicine study identifies neurons in the lateral hypothalamus ... to achieve whole-brain labeling of cFos, a marker of neuronal ...

If you’re tapering off antidepressants or recently skipped a dose or two, you may have experienced a mysterious side effect commonly known as “brain zaps.” Don’t worry, you aren’t ...