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

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.

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.

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

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