The hypothalamus is divided into a cluster of cell bodies, called nuclei, with intersecting pathways that help it communicate and coordinate activity within itself and with other outside brain ...

Importantly, in the case of people with depression, hypothalamus size correlated directly with the severity of the condition. Medication did not affect the size of the brain region.

High-fat diets affect your brain, not just your physical appearance Date: September 9, 2019 Source: Yale University Summary: Much research has pointed to how an unhealthy diet correlates to ...

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.

Endocrine dysfunction is a common late effect experienced by children and adults with brain tumors treated with radiotherapy (RT) and is associated with significant morbidity and treatment cost for ...

Stem cells in the brain could be the key to extending life and slowing ageing. These cells — which are located in the hypothalamus, a region that produces hormones and other signalling molecules ...

Researchers are starting to learn how the early stages of menopause affect brain health — and what that could mean for treatment. Researchers are starting to learn how the early stages of ...