The hypothalamus is a small but critical region at the base of the brain that controls the autonomic nervous system, ...

OSU scientists created nanoparticles that deliver anti-inflammatory drugs across the blood-brain barrier, offering hope for ...

The hypothalamus consists of several nuclei that integrate peripheral signals, such as adiposity and caloric intake, to regulate important pathways within the CNS controlling food intake.

That second wave of energy is a normal part of the human circadian rhythm, but lifestyle factors also play a role.

A new method enables anti-inflammatory drugs to cross the blood-brain barrier, offering hope for treating brain-related ...

Oregon State University researchers have discovered a way to get anti-inflammatory medicine across the blood-brain barrier, ...

Researchers have discovered a way to get anti-inflammatory medicine across the blood-brain barrier, opening the door to potential new therapies for a range of conditions, including Alzheimer's disease ...

In "Leptin Receptor Neurons in the dorsomedial hypothalamus require distinct neuronal subsets for thermogenesis and weight loss," researchers laid out the pathways, chemicals, neurons and brain ...

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.