Light pollution, or artificial light at night (ALAN), is a widespread phenomenon in areas with dense human populations.

And in those people, there’s always the risk of dehydration, especially on very hot days.” One 2005 study suggested that up ...

Over a short period in the late 1990s, three groups converged on the discovery of a neuropeptide system, centred in the dorsolateral hypothalamus, that regulates arousal states, influences feeding ...

The Supreme Court's Skirmetti decision, upholding Tennessee's law singling out trans youth, reaches back to a discredited ...

In addition to the effect cold water has on the hypothalamus, the body also must work harder to maintain its core temperature in cold water, "leading to an increased hunger," says Whyte.

A health alert has been issued for individuals taking five different medications due to potential adverse reactions in the ...

Children exposed to gestational diabetes in utero have an altered hypothalamic response to glucose that leads to higher ...

Once-weekly cagrilintide–semaglutide combination therapy produced unprecedented weight reductions in adults with overweight or obesity, with 60% achieving ≥20% loss and strong cardiometabolic benefits ...

Two specific types of antidepressants – selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and tricyclics (TCAs) – may make ...

Dopamine drives our desire for rewards—understanding how it works can help us break bad habits, build motivation, and harness ...

As the UK continues to bask in a heatwave, people are being warned to take extra care in the sun if they are on certain ...

An incredibly common prescription drug taken by millions of Brits can have dangerous side effects during a heatwave like the ...